------------------------------------> Antiochus I Soter (King) and his son Antiochus II Theos (successor) General Philip Name: The Seleucid Kingdom Government: Absolute Monarchy Official Language(s): Greek, Currency: Greek drachma Capital: Antiocheia Motto: Conquest,Glory,Colonianism. Previous faction Leader: Seleukus I Nicator+Married with Apama (died at age of 89 years) Faction leader: Antiochus I Soter+Married with Stratonice of Syria (aged at 51 years) Heir (succesor): Antiochus II Theos+married with Mitra of Pontos (aged 21 years) Religion(s): Olympianism Favoured gods: Hades and Ares Tradition: Heavy drinking Description: The Seleucid Empire was a Hellenistic state ruled by the Seleucid dynasty founded by Seleucus I Nicator following the division of the empire created by Alexander the Great following his death. Seleucus received Babylonia and, from there, expanded his dominions to include much of Alexander's near eastern territories. At the height of its power, it included central Anatolia, the Levant, Mesopotamia, Persia, Afghanistan, Turkmenistan, India and Pakistan.The Seleucid Empire was a major center of Hellenistic culture that maintained the preeminence of Greek customs where a Greek-Macedonian political elite dominated, mostly in the urban areas.The Greek population of the cities who formed the dominant elite were reinforced by emigration from Greece. Seleucid expansion into Anatolia and Greece was abruptly halted after decisive defeats at the hands of the Roman army. Their attempts to defeat their old enemy Ptolemaic Egypt were frustrated by Roman demands. Much of the eastern part of the empire was conquered by the Parthians under Mithridates I of Parthia in the mid-2nd century BC, yet the Seleucid kings continued to rule a rump state from Syria until the invasion by Armenian king Tigranes the Great and their ultimate overthrow by the Roman general Pompey. An alliance would be wise, we are victorious, We can offer you great things like iron silk etc, sharing you behind the victor would be wise. Current Disposition towards other nations: Rome - Neutral Sparta - Neutral Macedon - neutral Epirus - neutral Pontus -neutral Carthage - neutral Egypt - Poor Athens -very friendly (alliance+trade rights) Iceni-Neutral Parthia- At war Arverni-Very friendly (alliance+trade rights) suebi-Neutral May the Great sons of Zeus smile on your faction and curse the Agresive people of Parthia
The photo is with King Phillip and Alexander from "Alexander (2004)"
Yeah lol, but they fit the style of the seleucid empire so why not post it i thought
Athens is now agressive towards Seleucid Empire.
Why are you aggresive towards your own people who came from Greece ? We should unite and recreate the Empire of Alexander and Destroy the enemies who opposed Alexander the great?
You may be the same to us, but we are spiritually closer to Parthia who refuses war for wealth and power but freedom for people . JUST LOOK AT THEM and UNDERSTAND THEIR WAYS!
Stop,This is not a public brawl.Apologize By Hades,Before you dishonor me. Stop spreading lies to my other greek brothers You covet our countries to much, i see it in your eyes I command you, apologize for your insults and lies.
NO! *spits on the floor and rides to Athens*
You insult me! You bastard! Get out of my palace! You're exiled, You bastard! Banished from our lands, You're not welcome here (inspired from the movie alexander lol)
Change your attitude towards Pontus i heard the new king comes at Parthia's request so muhahahaahaaha!
Ambassador Orodes arrives on horse with three servants and six guards. He requests an audience with a member of Seleucid royalty. "The world is a very tumultuous place," the Parthian says slowly, choosing his words carefully. "Pontos has descended into anarchy and Athens has new leaders who are currently neutral towards all. International relations change as swiftly as the horse rides! Since your Pontic allies will not help you and since Egypt openly supports Parthia, you are now in a precarious position, lord. I suggest you agree to this proposed border arrangement: http://goo.gl/6vepVZ If you do so, Parthia and her allies will not crush you and peace might be established between us. We allow you conquest opportunities in Armenia, southern Anatolia, Macedon/Thrace, and Attica. In exchange you'll have to abandon your claims in the East. What do you say to this proposal, lord?" The ambassador waits patiently for an answer.
The world changes indeed says Antiochus II Theos, succesor of Antiochus I slowly. this offer is acceptable BUT we want expand westward where we want and not where you want, our claims in the east will be forgotten if you allow that. What is your wish?
"All of Hellas can be conquered by you, King, for all I care," Orodes states. "Athens, Sparta, Epirus, whatever. It's all Greek to me. However, we cannot agree to peace until you transfer the city of Jerusalem to our noble friends, the Egyptians (in accordance with our proposed border treaty above). Perhaps I can convince them to seize a region in Anatolia to trade you for it," the ambassador muses. "What say you to this condition?"
The ptolmaics declared war on our empire first. So they're started the war first. I hope we still can negotiate Egypt can't be negotiated anymore since it's to late but what do you think about these borders Orodes? http://goo.gl/tThO3L
"That proposed map is unacceptable," Orodes states firmly. "Hatra will be ours. And if you will not try to negotiate with Egypt (Parthia will act as an intermediary if you do) then we will remain at war with you on behalf of our ally."
Then war will remain, The ptolmaics began the war,well they shall receive war and i shall not negotiate with agressors And in name of Hades all of your warriors will go to hell. Our negotiations are off and Orodes gets no Horse to return back home, so he'll have to go on foot through the dessert.
Orodes, having rode here on his own horse, rides with his companions back to Parthia. "Figures," he says. "These people have not learned any diplomacy and do not seek peace, even if it slapped them in the face, which it did, but oh well..."
