"Since you said this Gennanet is from Pyxous, how could he possibly contend for the position of chief in Grumentum?" Asistes asked, his brow furrowed with puzzlement.
Izam, ever the showman, grinned slyly. "Because Akpiru, in an effort to secure an alliance with Pyxous, married his daughter to Gennanet. As a result, Grumentum's and Pyxous's chiefs became family by marriage. Gennanet, as Akpiru's son-in-law, has gained the support of certain tribes in Grumentum, though others remain undecided."
Juleios's mind raced at the revelation. The destruction of the Lucanian coalition had not just fractured their alliance but reshaped the power dynamics across Lucania. The once-unified region was now awash in intrigue and instability—an opportune moment for Amendolara to seize the advantage.
"Can you draw a map of Lucania?" Juleios asked eagerly, recalling that he had instructed Izam to document the geography before his departure.
"I can," Izam replied confidently.
