Patris Burning

Historically, Greek history was dominated by a few cities in mainland Greece; namely Athens, Corinth, Sparta, Thebes, Argos, as well as a few other leagues as well (Chalcidian League, Achaen League, etc). All were in Hellas. But, there were actually quite a few prominent cities outside mainland Greece, like Rhegium, Tarentum, Syracuse, and Agrigento. Wouldn't it be nice if they became the dominant Greek cities?

This alternate history is the first in a series describing alternate timelines in which some of these cities came to hegemony. This timeline explores the results of Sicilian conflict drawing in the mainland powers, and as they enter into a long series of wars on the scale of the Peloponnesian Wars, Patris (Greek for fatherland) Burns and the colonies have their chance to shine.