Round 1Hyrcanus was the eldest son of Alexander Jannaeus, King and High Priest, and Alexandra Salome. After the death of Alexander in 76 BC, his widow succeeded to the rule of Judea and installed her elder son Hyrcanus as High Priest.
When Salome died in 67 BC, she named Hyrcanus as successor to the Kingship as well. Hyrcanus was already High Priest but also shared his mother's religious views, sympathetic to the Pharisees. In contrast to this, Alexander Jannaeus had supported the Saducees.
Hyrcanus had scarcely reigned three months when his younger brother Aristobulus II, who agreed with his father's Sadducean stance, rose in rebellion. Hyrcanus advanced against him at the head of his mercenaries and his followers. The brothers met in battle near Jericho and many of Hyrcanus' soldiers went over to Aristobulus II, and thereby gave the latter the victory.
Hyrcanus took refuge in the citadel of Jerusalem; but the capture of the Temple by Aristobulus II compelled Hyrcanus to surrender. A peace was then concluded, according to the terms of which Hyrcanus was to renounce the throne and the office of high priest, but was to enjoy the revenues of the latter office.
This agreement however did not last..........
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Rise of Rome tournament will cover 4 games, with each round lasting approximately 2 weeks, with an additional week being available upon request.
Army size 500 points
FOG: ON
Double move: ON
When the list is posted, players on the left to raise games, and send to list of players on the right.
First round will be out the hat. Following rounds will play random players within three places higher or lower.
Round One: ...Later Jewish (HyrcanusII)
Start date: Play can now begin, closing date: 19th June 2011.
(Play will be extend if requested for an additional week).
So both players at the end of the game win or lose, please remember to list out your points, especially those points gained in game by the additional bonuses.
Scoring
Win.......... .......................................10 points
Draw.................................................5 points
Loss within 5% (99%-95%).................2 points
Loss within 10% (94%-90%)...............1 point
Other Losses.........0 points
Additional Bonus for both sides
Capture, route or kill a (1 & 2 flag) general..........1 point
Remove and destroy the enemy camp....2 points
Capture, route or kill inspired (3 flag) general....3 points
It would be interesting to hear of tales of valour, or just how good your selection was, after the games.
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