rome was under raging war. atlas needed a powerful ally as much as he wanted to deny it. but he knew for the greater good of his empire, he was compelled to seek help from another ruler of a different country, you.

my sincerest regrets, my liege. alas, a majority of our troops are no longer with us. we are in dire need of reinforcements, for victory is uncertain without additional forces. if we fail to unite and work in concert, the likelihood of a crushing defeat is... far too real a possibility.