March through Boeotia (CYOAH!3)

The Athenian army pillages the island of Melos, before sailing to Boeotia and landing near Oropos.

At the Battle of Tanagra the combined Boeotian and Spartan forces would resoundingly defeat the Athenians, driving them back to the city of Athens proper.

The defeat does not completely halt Athens' ambitions, however, as the state continues to launch naval attacks on Spartan territory. The stronghold near Pylos is further strengthened and fortified, attracting deserters and rebels to pillage alongside the Athenians.

In the north, however, the Athenian army under the command of Demosthenes, lifted its siege of Leucas, and instead attempted an invasion of Aetolia. The Athenians are defeated here by the native Aetolian tribes, and Demosthenes retreats to Naupactus.

Meanwhile approximately 3,000 allied hoplites from Ambracia have launched an invasion of Amphilochian Argos in Acarnania, occupying the fort of Olpae. The Acarnanians and Demosthenes' forces seem to be preparing to attack the fort, which sends requests for reinforcements.


 * Return ours forces to Sparta in preparation for an assault on the stronghold near Pylos.
 * Ally with the Aetolians and launch a joint attack on the stronghold at Naupactus.
 * Send reinforcements from Sparta to Olpae to repulse the Athenian counterattack.