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Send us a textIn this episode, the hosts discuss the latest happenings in the Premier League, including match highlights, player performances, and fantasy football strategies. They analyze key games such as Man City vs Everton, Bournemouth vs Crystal Palace, Chelsea vs Fulham, and Newcastle vs Aston Villa, while also debating the merits of various players and their potential impact on fantasy teams. In this conversation, the hosts delve into various aspects of fantasy football, focusing on player performances, fixture analyses, and strategies for team selection. They discuss the implications of upcoming matches, the importance of player form, and the dynamics of league standings. The conversation also touches on future transfers, wildcard strategies, and the overall management of football clubs, highlighting the challenges and expectations faced by teams and players alike.takeawaysThe importance of player selection in fantasy football.Man City's current struggles and potential for improvement.Bournemouth's surprising rise in the league standings.Chelsea's inconsistent performance and its implications for fantasy picks.Newcastle's strong form and key players to watch.The debate around Spurs players and their value in fantasy football.The significance of fixture difficulty in player selection.Understanding regression to the mean in player performance.The impact of injuries on team dynamics and player choices.The role of betting odds in fantasy football decisions. Milankovic is performing well with 65 points this season.Fixture analysis is crucial for predicting player performance.Away games are statistically less likely to yield wins.Liverpool's upcoming match against Leicester is expected to be a thrashing.Chris Wood's scoring is surprising given his team's performance.Brighton and Brentford are both considered decent teams.Trossard and Havertz are not recommended picks.The internal issues at clubs can affect team performance.Sacking managers too quickly can lead to long-term problems.Future transfers and wildcard strategies are essential for success.

Predictions from last week:Current standingsChris - 31Pete - 35Sids - 31Scores from the weekendMan City 1-2 UnitedArsenal 0-0 EvertonForest 2-1 VillaChris Man City 3-1 United (0pts)Arsenal 2-0 Everton (0pts)Forest 2-2 Villa (0pts)Pete Man City 2-1 United (0pts)Arsenal 3-1 Everton (0pts)Forest 2-1 Villa (3pts)SidsMan City 2-0 United (0pts)Arsenal 3-0 Everton (0pts)Forest 1-1 Villa (0pts)In this week's final 2024 episode of Football Fridays, Pete, Sids, and Chris tackle the burning question of whether a manager sacking can truly save a team fighting relegation. With personal anecdotes from their playing days, the trio discuss the tension between players and managers, the realities of midseason coaching changes, and the crucial moments that define a season's fate.From exploring the significance of the winter break to analysing some of the league's top matchups, the conversation gets lively as they debate Spurs' resurgence, Liverpool's chances, and the unstoppable home form of Brentford. Chumbawamba 00:00 - Intro04:03 - “He's a Stick Man!”09:14 - Nostalgia trip14:12 - Russell Martin's struggles17:21 - Manager dynamics.21:37 - Predictions heat up: Spurs vs. Liverpool26:48 - Wood standing strong…33:02 - Sarah and The Dream Boys39:11 - Moody Spurs shirt43:07 - Closing xmas wishes - regards to your familiesSubscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFULBvlxNWW8cWsrV6fGrcwFollow our Clips page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNBLB3xr3LyiyAkhZEtiAA For more Peter Crouch: Twitter - https://twitter.com/petercrouch Therapy Crouch - https://www.youtube.com/@thetherapycrouch For more Chris Stark Twitter - https://twitter.com/Chris_StarkInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/chrisstark/For more Steve Sidwell Twitter - https://twitter.com/sjsidwell Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stevesidwell14 #PeterCrouch #ThatPeterCrouchPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sacking season is in full flow. Russell Martin departed Southampton, hours after Gary O'Neil was shown the door at Wolves. Three wins between these teams, 76 goals conceded. It has been coming.  Today, we focus on Wolves, who look set to appoint Vitor Pereira. So… just how much relegation danger are they in? Host: Michael Bailey With: Tim Spiers, Phil Hay and David Novo Executive Producer: Abi Paterson Producer: Mike Stavrou and Guy Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Ruud awakening for Leicester this weekend, as Isak and Hall haul at St James' Park. Liverpool and Fulham play out a superb 2-2 at Anfield, but Arsenal don't take advantage, as they find Pickford in fine form. Elsewhere, Palace beat Brighton and Wolves fall at home to a last-minute Ipswich winner, which lead to the club SACKING manager Gary O'Neil on Saturday night. What a weekend! A massive THANK YOU for all your support watching, liking and sharing our videos!  _________________________         

Klick&Rush meldet Vollzug in Sachen Entlassungen bei Wolverhampton und Southampton, zieht erste Vergleiche von Amorim zu TenHag, tut Buse bei ManCity und kürt den Meister der Premier League. Oder?

Kevin and Kieran analyse mow much non-League clubs make from digital advertising hoardings at FA Cup games, and find out whether clubs budget for sacking their manager mid-season. Follow Kevin on X - @kevinhunterday Follow Kieran on X - @KieranMaguire Follow Producer Guy on X - @guykilty Follow The Price of Football on X - @pof_pod Send in a question: questions@priceoffootball.com Support The Price of Football on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/priceoffootball Check out the Price of Football merchandise store: https://the-price-of-football.backstreetmerch.com/ Visit the website: https://priceoffootball.com/ For sponsorship email - info@adelicious.fm The Price of Football is a Dap Dip production: https://dapdip.co.uk/ contact@dapdip.co.uk Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Graham Potter is a widely respected football coach, known for his thoughtful approach and his ability to guide teams through challenging circumstances. From his early career in Sweden to his tenure in the Premier League, Potter's journey has been marked by resilience, adaptability, and a strong commitment to his principles. In this episode, Jake and Damian dive into Graham's story, uncovering the life lessons and hard-earned insights that make him a unique figure in football. Graham speaks openly about his turbulent time at Chelsea, describing the intense expectations he faced and how things ultimately didn't go as planned. He reflects on his release by Todd Boehly and the mental resilience it took to come to terms with that setback, sharing how he protected his mental health in the face of intense pressure. Graham also shares his perspective on leadership in football and the critical support that head coaches need. He offers advice for other coaches on aligning their values with club leadership, emphasising how essential this is for success. Graham also reflects on the often harsh media narrative surrounding football and the real human costs it brings for players, coaches, and their families.This episode provides an honest glimpse into the highs and lows of top-level management, the value of staying grounded, and the importance of supporting others through challenging times.

Who does Gary think Leicester should get as their next manager? What did we learn from Ruben Amorim's first game as Man United boss? Have teams finally started to ‘work out' Man City? Gary, Alan and Micah also discuss how Liverpool have still got a number of levels to go to despite being 8 points clear at the top of the league. Sign up to The Rest Is Football newsletter at therestisfootball.com  Guinness makes its own debut as the Official Beer and Non-Alcoholic Beer of the Premier League. 18+ only, please drink responsibly and do not share with anyone under the legal drinking age. Search https://www.guinness.com/en-gb/sport/premier-league today Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Damian Barrett, Nat Edwards, Sarah Olle and Josh Gabelich for the 2024 Year in Review on AFL Daily.  Catch up on the on-field lows from 2024 that saw Adam Simpson lose his spot as coach of the Eagles through the midway point of the season, for almost the perfect home and away season, the Swans have nothing to show for it after being embarrassed at the MCG on Grand Final day, Port Adelaide fans didn't cover themselves in glory when they boo'd Ken Hinkley off the ground after losing to the Lions at the Adelaide Oval.  Subscribe to AFL Daily wherever you get your podcasts to never miss an episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 29 - The Lost Diadem“Alecto, Amycus's sister, teaches Muggle Studies, which is compulsory for everyone. We've all got to listen to her explain how Muggles are like animals, stupid and dirty, and how they drove wizards into hiding by being vicious toward them, and how the natural order is being reestablished. I got this one,” he indicated another slash to his face, “for asking her how much Muggle blood she and her brother have got.”Q1 - Obviously not entertaining Death Eater ideas, but do they have any kind of point?Thing was,” he faced them, and Harry was astonished to see that he was grinning, “they bit off a bit more than they could chew with Gran. Little old witch living alone, they probably thought they didn't need to send anyone particularly powerful. Anyway,” Neville laughed, “Dawlish is still in St. Mungo's and Gran's on the run. She sent me a letter,” he clapped a hand to the breast pocket of his robes, “telling me she was proud of me, that I'm my parents' son, and to keep it up.”Q2 - What do you think of all the students rebelling at Hogwarts?Q3 - What do you think about the Room of Requirement hideout?“There's something important we need to do —” “What is it?” “I — I can't tell you.” There was a ripple of muttering at this: Neville's brows contracted. “Why can't you tell us? It's something to do with fighting YouKnow-Who, right?” “Well, yeah —” “Then we'll help you.” The other members of Dumbledore's Army were nodding, some enthusiastically, others solemnly. A couple of them rose from their chairs to demonstrate their willingness for immediate action. “You don't understand.” Harry seemed to have said that a lot in the last few hours. “We — we can't tell you. We've got to do it — alone.” Q4 - Is it good they're being so secretive? Harry looked from Ron to Hermione, who murmured, “I think Ron's right. We don't even know what we're looking for, we need them.” And when Harry looked unconvinced, “You don't have to do everything alone, Harry.” Q5 - Should they tell?Q6 - Where is the Diadem?“Which came first, the phoenix or the flame?” “Hmm . . . What do you think, Harry?” said Luna, looking thoughtful. “What? Isn't there just a password?” “Oh no, you've got to answer a question,” said Luna. “What if you get it wrong?” “Well, you have to wait for somebody who gets it right,” said Luna. “That way you learn, you see?” “Yeah . . . Trouble is, we can't really afford to wait for anyone else, Luna.” “No, I see what you mean,” said Luna seriously. “Well then, I think the answer is that a circle has no beginning.” Q7 - What do you think about the Ravenclaw tower's entrance?Harry stepped out from under the Cloak and climbed up onto Ravenclaw's plinth to read them. “‘Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure.'” “Which makes you pretty skint, witless,” said a cackling voice. Harry whirled around, slipped off the plinth, and landed on the floor. The sloping-shouldered figure of Alecto Carrow was standing before him, and even as Harry raised his wand, she pressed a stubby forefinger to the skull and snake branded on her forearm. Chapter 30 - The Sacking of Severus Snape“We can push it off on the kids,” said Amycus, his piglike face suddenly crafty. “Yeah, that's what we'll do. We'll say Alecto was ambushed by the kids, them kids up there” — he looked up at the starry ceiling toward the dormitories — “and we'll say they forced her to press her Mark, and that's why he got a false alarm. . . . He can punish them. Couple of kids more or less, what's the difference?” “Only the difference between truth and lies, courage and cowardice,” said Professor McGonagall, who had turned pale, “a difference, in short, which you and your sister seem unable to appreciate. But let me make one thing very clear. You are not going to pass off your many ineptitudes on the students of Hogwarts. I shall not permit it.” Q1 - Thoughts on McGongall and the Carrows?“It's not a case of what you'll permit, Minerva McGonagall. Your time's over. It's us what's in charge here now, and you'll back me up or you'll pay the price.” And he spat in her face. Harry pulled the Cloak off himself, raised his wand, and said, “You shouldn't have done that.” As Amycus spun around, Harry shouted, “Crucio!” Q2 - Should Harry have used crucio?“Time's running out, Voldemort's getting nearer. Professor, I'm acting on Dumbledore's orders, I must find what he wanted me to find! But we've got to get the students out while I'm searching the castle — it's me Voldemort wants, but he won't care about killing a few more or less, not now —” not now he knows I'm attacking Horcruxes, Harry finished the sentence in his head. “You're acting on Dumbledore's orders?” she repeated with a look of dawning wonder. Then she drew herself up to her fullest height. “We shall secure the school against He-Who-Must-Not-BeNamed while you search for this — this object.” “Is that possible?” “I think so,” said Professor McGonagall dryly, “we teachers are rather good at magic, you know. I am sure we will be able to hold him off for a while if we all put our best efforts into it. Of course, something will have to be done about Professor Snape —” She marched toward the door, and as she did so she raised her wand. From the tip burst three silver cats with spectacle markings around their eyes. The Patronuses ran sleekly ahead, filling the spiral staircase with silvery light, as Professor McGonagall, Harry, and Luna hurried back down.Q3 - What was the doe Patronus?“No, he's not dead,” said McGonagall bitterly. “Unlike Dumbledore, he was still carrying a wand . . . and he seems to have learned a few tricks from his master.” With a tingle of horror, Harry saw in the distance a huge, batlike shape flying through the darkness toward the perimeter wall. There were heavy footfalls behind them, and a great deal of puffing: Slughorn had just caught up.Q4 - Is Snape as dark as Voldemort?“My word,” he puffed, pale and sweaty, his walrus mustache aquiver. “What a to-do! I'm not at all sure whether this is wise, Minerva. He is bound to find a way in, you know, and anyone who has tried to delay him will be in most grievous peril —” “I shall expect you and the Slytherins in the Great Hall in twenty minutes, also,” said Professor McGonagall. “If you wish to leave with your students, we shall not stop you. But if any of you attempt to sabotage our resistance or take up arms against us within this castle, then, Horace, we duel to kill.” “Minerva!” he said, aghast. “The time has come for Slytherin House to decide upon its loyalties,” interrupted Professor McGonagall. “Go and wake your students, Horace.”Q5 - Do we trust Slughorn?There was a scuffling and a great thump: Someone else had clambered out of the tunnel, overbalanced slightly, and fallen. He pulled himself up on the nearest chair, looked around through lopsided horn-rimmed glasses, and said, “Am I too late? Has it started? I only just found out, so I — I —” Percy spluttered into silence. Evidently he had not expected to run into most of his family.Q6 - Do we trust Percy? How do you like him coming back at this moment?“I was a fool!” Percy roared, so loudly that Lupin nearly dropped his photograph. “I was an idiot, I was a pompous prat, I was a — a —” “Ministry-loving, family-disowning, power-hungry moron,” said Fred. Percy swallowed. “Yes, I was!” “Well, you can't say fairer than that,” said Fred, holding out his hand to Percy. Mrs. Weasley burst into tears. She ran forward, pushed Fred aside, and pulled Percy into a strangling hug, while he patted her on the back, his eyes on his father. “Where's Ron?” asked Harry. “Where's Hermione?” “They must have gone up to the Great Hall already,” Mr. Weasley called over his shoulder. “I didn't see them pass me,” said Harry. “They said something about a bathroom,” said Ginny, “not long after you left.” “A bathroom?” Q7 - Where did they go?Chapter 31 - The Battle of HogwartsQ1 - What did you think of the students staying back to help and do they stand any chance against Voldemort and the Elder wand?“Well, help me, then!” Her composure was slipping. “It — it is not a question of —” she stammered. “My mother's diadem —” “Your mother's?” She looked angry with herself. “When I lived,” she said stiffly, “I was Helena Ravenclaw.” “You're her daughter? But then, you must know what happened to it!” Q2 - What do you think about the Grey Lady?“He tracked me to the forest where I was hiding. When I refused to return with him, he became violent. The Baron was always a hot-tempered man. Furious at my refusal, jealous of my freedom, he stabbed me.” “The Baron? You mean — ?” “The Bloody Baron, yes,” said the Gray Lady, and she lifted aside the cloak she wore to reveal a single dark wound in her white chest. “When he saw what he had done, he was overcome with remorse. He took the weapon that had claimed my life, and used it to kill himself. All these centuries later, he wears his chains as an act of penitence . . . as he should,” she added bitterly. Q3 - What do you think of her story?“He hid the diadem in the castle, the night he asked Dumbledore to let him teach!” said Harry. Saying it out loud enabled him to make sense of it all. “He must've hidden the diadem on his way up to, or down from, Dumbledore's office! But it was still worth trying to get the job — then he might've got the chance to nick Gryffindor's sword as well — thank you, thanks!” Q4 - Do you understand why he applied for the job now?“— attacking because they haven't handed you over, yeah,” said Aberforth, “I'm not deaf, the whole of Hogsmeade heard him. And it never occurred to any of you to keep a few Slytherins hostage? There are kids of Death Eaters you've just sent to safety. Wouldn't it have been a bit smarter to keep 'em here?” Q5 - Would you have kept a few Slytherins captive?“I was the last to come through,” said Mrs. Longbottom. “I sealed it, I think it unwise to leave it open now Aberforth has left his pub. Have you seen my grandson?” “He's fighting,” said Harry. “Naturally,” said the old lady proudly. “Excuse me, I must go and assist him.” With surprising speed she trotted off toward the stone steps. Q6 - Understand why I love Neville so much now?Q7 - What do you think of Crabbe and Goyle and Malfoy?And he saw them: Malfoy with his arms around the unconscious Goyle, the pair of them perched on a fragile tower of charred desks, and Harry dived. Malfoy saw him coming and raised one arm, but even as Harry grasped it he knew at once that it was no good: Goyle was too heavy and Malfoy's hand, covered in sweat, slid instantly out of Harry's — “IF WE DIE FOR THEM, I'LL KILL YOU, HARRY!” roared Ron's voice, and, as a great flaming chimaera bore down upon them, he and Hermione dragged Goyle onto their broom and rose, rolling and pitching, into the air once more as Malfoy clambered up behind Harry.Q8 - What do you think about Harry saving them and Crabbe dying?He pulled the diadem from his wrist and held it up. It was still hot, blackened with soot, but as he looked at it closely he was just able to make out the tiny words etched upon it: Wit beyond measure is man's greatest treasure. A bloodlike substance, dark and tarry, seemed to be leaking from the diadem. Suddenly Harry felt the thing vibrate violently, then break apart in his hands, and as it did so, he thought he heard the faintest, most distant scream of pain, echoing not from the grounds or the castle, but from the thing that had just fragmented in his fingers.Q9 - They're getting close…Nagini is only left?Then he heard a terrible cry that pulled at his insides, that expressed agony of a kind neither flame nor curse could cause, and he stood up, swaying, more frightened than he had been that day, more frightened, perhaps, than he had been in his life. . . . And Hermione was struggling to her feet in the wreckage, and three redheaded men were grouped on the ground where the wall had blasted apart. Harry grabbed Hermione's hand as they staggered and stumbled over stone and wood. “No — no — no!” someone was shouting. “No! Fred! No!” And Percy was shaking his brother, and Ron was kneeling beside them, and Fred's eyes stared without seeing, the ghost of his last laugh still etched upon his face. Q10 - RIP Fred…Chapter 32 - The Elder WandShe had pulled Ron behind a tapestry: They seemed to be wrestling together, and for one mad second Harry thought that they were embracing again; then he saw that Hermione was trying to restrain Ron, to stop him running after Percy. “Listen to me — LISTEN, RON!” “I wanna help — I wanna kill Death Eaters —” His face was contorted, smeared with dust and smoke, and he was shaking with rage and grief. “Ron, we're the only ones who can end it! Please — Ron — we need the snake, we've got to kill the snake!” said Hermione. But Harry knew how Ron felt: Pursuing another Horcrux could not bring the satisfaction of revenge; he too wanted to fight, to punish them, the people who had killed Fred, and he wanted to find the other Weasleys, and above all make sure, make quite sure, that Ginny was not — but he could not permit that idea to form in his mind — Q1 - What do you think of Ron's anger and grief here?Q2 - Is Hagrid dead?“How — how're we going to get in?” panted Ron. “I can — see the place — if we just had — Crookshanks again —” “Crookshanks?” wheezed Hermione, bent double, clutching her chest. “Are you a wizard, or what?”Q3 - Do you remember where you first read this line?“. . . my Lord, their resistance is crumbling —” “— and it is doing so without your help,” said Voldemort in his high, clear voice. “Skilled wizard though you are, Severus, I do not think you will make much difference now. We are almost there . . . almost.” “Let me find the boy. Let me bring you Potter. I know I can find him, my Lord. Please.” Snape did not speak. “Perhaps you already know it? You are a clever man, after all, Severus. You have been a good and faithful servant, and I regret what must happen.” “My Lord —” “The Elder Wand cannot serve me properly, Severus, because I am not its true master. The Elder Wand belongs to the wizard who killed its last owner. You killed Albus Dumbledore. While you live, Severus, the Elder Wand cannot be truly mine.” “My Lord!” Snape protested, raising his wand. “It cannot be any other way,” said Voldemort. “I must master the wand, Severus. Master the wand, and I master Potter at last.” And Voldemort swiped the air with the Elder Wand. It did nothing to Snape, who for a split second seemed to think he had been reprieved: But then Voldemort's intention became clear. The snake's cage was rolling through the air, and before Snape could do anything more than yell, it had encased him, head and shoulders, and Voldemort spoke in Parseltongue. “Kill.” Q4 - Initially you were happy Snape died…has your tune changed?Harry took off the Invisibility Cloak and looked down upon the man he hated, whose widening black eyes found Harry as he tried to speak. Harry bent over him, and Snape seized the front of his robes and pulled him close. A terrible rasping, gurgling noise issued from Snape's throat. “Take . . . it. . . . Take . . . it. . . .” Something more than blood was leaking from Snape. Silvery blue, neither gas nor liquid, it gushed from his mouth and his ears and his eyes, and Harry knew what it was, but did not know what to do — A flask, conjured from thin air, was thrust into his shaking hands by Hermione. Harry lifted the silvery substance into it with his wand. When the flask was full to the brim, and Snape looked as though there was no blood left in him, his grip on Harry's robes slackened. “Look . . . at . . . me. . . .” he whispered. The green eyes found the black, but after a second, something in the depths of the dark pair seemed to vanish, leaving them fixed, blank, and empty. The hand holding Harry thudded to the floor, and Snape moved no more. Q6 - What do you think?Q7 - Voldemort owns the Elder Wand now?

Starring on this weeks episode, we look at the Good being Derrick Henry's career benchmark of 100 plus touchdowns, the Bad being THAT hit by Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch and his subsequent ejections, and the Ugly demise of the New Orleans Saints. Of course the guys will also be giving this weeks Hot Seat takes and their Cold Throne Kings!!

Sacking the Palace. By wolvie19.  Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories. King Boroth at War “King Boroth, we were able to hold off the Spartans on the Eastern borders another day. And they have borne significant losses. They will not march further without reinforcements; this should give us some time to strengthen our guards.” Said the Commander of the Andburn armies. “Do you not know anything about the Spartans? They will not turn back, they will not wait for reinforcements, the best we can hope for is our troops will slow down. What about the south?“Prince Icarus' troops are at the southern gates, they have setup camp there, but their army is quite small. They don't seem to have plans to attack the city.” “Perhaps they are waiting for the Spartans to reach the eastern gates, that gives us a few days. We need to negotiate a deal with the Consentians, tell them we are willing to give them full access to the west river, for them to join the war with us, and if they win, half access to the west river.” “My King, the east river is the smallest one, perhaps a better offer would help them sway,” said the minster of external affairs. “Those buffoons have been dying of thirst, if the news spreads their Prince rejected our offer their troops will rebel, easy to crush.” The king said in arrogance. “How are the negotiations going with Queen Yadwika?” “My King, she is not willing to enter the war for us. She does not feel it is her war. However, she has offered to provide refuge to Princess Lyssa, at the condition that Princess Lyssa accepts priesthood of their religion and promise to dedicate her life towards spreading their religion.” “That religious whore! Well, I cannot risk the life of my last living heir. Tell Yadwika we are willing to accept their proposal, send Princess Lyssa to Trusa. Once I win this war, I will crush those religious nuts as well fuck her in the balcony of her temple. Send our strongest legions to the east at once. We will choke the Spartans in the eastern valley. The Spartans cannot be beaten in open fields, but they do not know mountain warfare. Send a legion to guard the southern gate. And some of our best warriors to escort Princess Lyssa to Trusa. Long Live Andburn!” “Long Live Andburn!” everyone said as they dispersed. King Boroth's Bedchamber That night King Boroth was sipping wine in his royal chambers with his wife. “My king are you not worried?” asked the queen. “I am not worried; I have set my traps. The Spartans will never cross the Eastern Valley. They will try and try and eventually stop. Their numbers won't make a difference. Tomorrow when I hear the news of our victory on the east, Icarus' troops will get their last opportunity to join us or be crushed.” “As you say my King. Come to bed, you shall need all the rest for tomorrow.” “I don't need rest, what I need is my cock being sucked.” “Of course, my king,” the queen said as she reached out to lower the trousers of the king. “Not by you tonight. I am going to war tomorrow; I need to feel young. I can't feel young fucking you. Bring in your maids, all of them, I will pick them myself.” The queen was both insulted and ashamed. However, she had to follow the order of the king and brought called for all five of her chamber maids. Queen's maids were young and beautiful, each one of a different hair, skin and body. But each one of prettier than the other. All five of them entered the king's chamber. The king went to them as they stood in a line, touching their breasts and butts, examining them. He stepped back, “You blonde, and you with the silver hair. You both will suck my cock and lick my balls. And you, red, I want to suck your titties. The rest of you, finger fuck the queen and suck her tits. If I don't hear the Queen moan, I will send you as gifts to my soldiers. The women took of their robes and as instructed by the king began their tasks. The king dropped on his bed as he started kissing and groping the redhead, while the other two maids pulled his trousers down and started sucking his balls. The queen meanwhile was getting her vagina licked by one maid and tits licked and squeezed by another. The king was so immersed in his drunken orgy he was oblivious to some faint screams in the distance. One by one, he continued ravishing every young maid and fucking them any way he wanted. The queen noticed some yelling in the distance, "My king. I could hear someone shouting.” “Shut up, that's my army getting ready. You come here,” the king pointed to one of the maids fingering the queen, “and you go take her place, go finger fuck the queen. If she doesn't squeal like a pig, I will throw you off the balcony” The King continued fucking the maids in turns, oblivious to what was happening around him. After a few more minutes of fucking, the king was close to cumming, “All of you on your knees in front of me. Even you, my Queen. All of your mouths will be blessed by my cum.” All the maids kneeled around the king. The queen ashamed and enraged at being treated like common whore put her clothes back on, and walk out of there and headed to the door. The king standing tall and jerking off his cock, finally reached climax and started squirting his cum over the faces of all his maids. The queen had seen enough. She opened the door and stood shocked. To her horror, as soon as she opened the door, she saw Icarus standing there with a few men. Her eyes popped in shock, while the king still enjoying discharging his cum on the maids. “So nice of you my queen to greet us at the door, my queen.” Icarus said. His men quickly captured the queen. The King stood there in naked in astonishment of the sight of Icarus and his men. “I am glad my King Boroth you had a nice last fuck.” Icarus said as he drew his sword and raised it towards Boroth. The women screamed and were about to run. “Stay where you are!” Icarus screamed. “You ladies are not in any danger.” Icarus threw ropes towards them. “You both, tie the king's hands behind his back” Icarus moved closer towards the king. “How the hell did you get in here?” the king asked in anger. “ While you were planning your grand plan, I accompanied my men through your underground tunnels. If somehow you had lived through tonight, tomorrow you would have learned, that your entire army you sent to the East was ambushed by the Spartans. Following our instructions, the Spartans sacrificed some of their men making you think they had lost a battle but before your men could get to the valley, were at the top just waiting to push the boulders down on them. Your entire army is trapped in the valley at the mercy of Spartans.” “Take them both to the dungeons. You, what's your name? "Jeera, my lord.” The maid replied “Take me to Princess Lyssa's chamber.” Jeera escorted Prince Icarus to Lyssa's chambers. When Icarus got to her chamber, he found it locked. He kicked it open only to find two men holding Princess Lyssa trying to rape her. “You both are supposed to guard her and instead you are raping the princess?” The maid yelled. “We are going to die tonight, might as well die with our cock up the princess' tight ass now.” Said one of the men. Prince Icarus quickly drew his sword as the two men attacked him. With one swift blow he cut one soldiers throat and then plunged his sword into the heart of the other. As the two men dropped to the floor, Icarus looked at a terrified Lyssa who was still shaking in horror. He couldn't believe the beauty in front of him. He had heard tales of beauty of Princess Lyssa, but none made justice to realty. Her eyes were green as a lush forest, her lips like strawberry. Wavy golden hair like molten gold. Her slender and slim waist perfectly balanced her ample breasts and curvy buttocks. Her torn robes displayed her slender long legs. Icarus forgot to blink. “So, you saved me from them, just to rape me yourself?” the princess said in a trembling voice. Lyssa's angelic voice snapped Icarus out of his gaze, “Princess Lyssa, I apologize for the circumstances we meet. Rest assured my intentions aren't to harm you.” “Are you going to let me go?” “I am afraid I cannot do that either. The war is over, your father's army is defeated. Queen Dione, and my King Alexandros, my father is expected to arrive in the city in two days. Until then you will have to stay in your chambers. You will be safe; my guards will be protecting your doors at all times. Unlike your guards, they will not dare break their orders.” Icarus turned to the maid who had accompanied her. “What is your name?” “Jeera, you will be attend your Princess, serving at all times. You will tend to her for all requests. If you need something, you will come straight to me.” “Yes, my lord.” Jeera meekly replied. “So, I will be a prisoner in my own chambers?” Lyssa asked boldly. “Perhaps, that is one way to look at it.” “What about my mother and father?” “I am afraid, their fate could be much worse, and not for me to decide. Tomorrow morning, I request you to address your citizens to maintain order. We do not wish to cause any more harm than is required.” Queen Dione Meets King Alexandros The next day King Alexandros arrived, his council along with Price Icarus were in the council chamber silently celebrating the glory of their plan. After about an hour Queen Dione arrived. This was the first time Icarus was seeing Queen Dione in person. She was tall and muscular, broad shoulders and a stern face. Her face looked like carved out of steel, hair dark as night. The only thing sharper than the blade of the spear she was holding her gaze. She walked towards Icarus, towering a couple inches above him. Everyone rose up in honor the queen. King Alexandros approached the queen “Queen Dione,” Alexandros greeted, “Please accept my condolences for the loss of your sister.” Everyone sat down. Dione and Alexander sat around a table with their council sitting behind them, the traditional table of negotiations. Dione notices an empty chair. “Are we waiting for another King?” Dione asked pointing at the empty chair. “Not king, but a queen.” Alexandros replied. Princess Lyssa walked in escorted by Icarus' men. Lyssa was wearing a long red robe, dressed impeccably. Icarus couldn't believe that there was a possibility of Lyssa looking even more beautiful. “What is she doing without handcuffs? The city is sacked, she isn't a queen” “Her father and mother aren't King and Queen anymore. And a new ruler isn't crowned yet, which makes her the queen of Andburn. And even though provisional, that means she deserves a seat at this table.” “Where is the vile king?” “He is in our captive” Icarus replied. “I have waited long enough; I want their heads. What is your proposal King Alexandros?” “You wanted your revenge, I will provide you that. In return, my son, Prince Icarus would like a bride. And we see Queen Lyssa as a perfect match for him.” “Making your son the King of Andburn? A steep bargain, don't you think King Alexandros?” “Perhaps. We have heard tales of how highly Spartans value their revenge.” Queen Dione chuckled and said to Icarus, “We heard you fought bravely. Killed over a hundred men by yourself. I would've bet you had Spartan blood, except you are a little small for a Spartan.” “I make up in other ways Queen Dione.” Icarus smirked arrogantly. “It is done then. Your son gets to be the King of Andburn, and we get the parents of the vile man who murdered and raped my sister.” “Queen Dione, if I may?” Lyssa spoke, mustering some courage to speak. “Quite girl, you're lucky to be alive.” Dione replied angrily. “I believe if I am at the table, I have a voice to speak. How much ever weak that may be. I am not going to sit here and be sold like a street whore. I'd rather kill myself before that happens.” Queen Dione smiled, “Perhaps Icarus is getting a worthy queen. Speak girl.” “I am not a stranger to my father's vile acts, neither am I naïve towards the affairs of state and war. I cannot believe my brother would perform such a vile act, but there is nothing that could be done. But I know my mother is innocent, she is not involved in any of this and has been nothing but kind. I request you to pardon her.” “I don't care for your request, but I do care for justice. I will spare her life, but she will stay in Sparta for rest of her life, serving in our temples. These terms are non-negotiable.” “I accept them.” Lyssa said helplessly. “Father, Queen Dione, if I may. My wife and queen will not be treated like a street whore, she won't be traded. Queen Lyssa, you'll be my Queen only if you wish to be.” Icarus said assertively. “And what if I declined.” “I stand by my son's word. If you decide to decline, you will lose your titles. You can choose to stay in either Andburn or Consentia. You will be provided protection under the king; you will also not be allowed to marry another man.” “Those are generous terms. I would like to take the night to make my decision.” “Agreed!” King Alexandros said. “Fine,” Queen Dione stood up, “Icarus can take Andburn with or without Lyssa, that is none of my concern. We are taking the prisoners to Sparta, where Boroth will face execution. You girl, may see your mother in a year, if you manage to stay alive.” Queen Dione started walking out and stopped next to Icarus, “Spartans value a conqueror more than any riches in the world. Perhaps someday we may fight next to each other again, share a war camp,” Dione said softly but firmly. “Perhaps.” Icarus replied. Lyssa & Icarus Lyssa stood on her balcony, bathing in the moonlight looking over the city of Andburn. Everything was quiet, as if a storm had passed. She heard footsteps behind her. “Queen Lyssa, may I join you?” Icarus said. “I don't believe you need my permission to do anything in this city now. And don't embarrass me by calling a Queen, that I am not anymore.” “The laws of men suggest you are, but if those are your requests, I will address you as Lyssa.” “I appreciate it. So why are you up here Prince Icarus? Are you here to stop me from jumping down from the tower?” “If those were your plans, I would like if you didn't. But as of tonight, you are the Queen and free to do as you please.” “That was quite considerate of what you said in the court. Not many men of royalty wait for consent. I have not met many men who could not wait to put their cocks up a fallen princess' vagina. Heck, my own guards didn't even wait until the city had completely fallen.” “If I am being honest, until this morning I didn't think I was going to speak what I spoke either.” Lyssa turned facing Icarus. Her green eyes sparked in the moonlight as her skin shined. “And what changed your mind, my red dress?” Icarus chuckled, “No. Well, you looked spectacular. But, not many men, let along a captive princess can speak to Queen Dione and King Alexandros like you did. If I forced you to marry me I would get your name, and your body. I want the queen I saw in there. And that queen can't be forced into marriage. She needs to choose me as well.” “Lie down Prince Icarus, face the moon” Lyssa said Icarus looked a little surprised. “You called me queen, didn't you? Obey the queen. Lie down on your back.” Icarus followed her instructions. Lyssa got on her knees, untied Icarus' pants and pulled them down exposing his cock. She took the cock in her hands and squeezed it gently. “You are very trusting Prince Icarus.” Lyssa started stroking the cock, slowly turning his cock hard gradually. “What if I pulled a dagger and cut your cock straight off?” “Then I will hope you keep it,” Icarus said. The sight of Lyssa's beautiful body and her hard grip on his cock, by now had completely turned him on. Lyssa lifted her robe and got on top of Icarus. She untied her robes and dropped her dress down, exposing her luscious breasts. “In Andburn, we have a custom,” Lyssa said as she carefully positions Icarus' hard cock at the entrance of her vagina, “Women or the royal family do not lay with a man until they are betrothed,” Icarus' tip was inside Lyssa's virgin pussy. She rested her hand on his chest, “ah, and we in Andburn,” Lyssa slowly pushed herself down on his cock letting out slight moans, “ah, we accept a marriage proposal, ah, when we take the cock of the man we love in our virgin vagina's, ah,” Lyssa moaned loudly as pushed herself down completely on Icarus' cock. Icarus had never felt such a sensual wave pass through his body. He reached his hands out to grab Lyssa's breasts as she slowly started moving up and down on Icarus' cock. “Ah, my king, my king, ” Lyssa moaned as she slowly increased her speed. The pain of losing her virginity had now subsided and she was enjoying the pleasure of Icarus' cock. Icarus had fucked many women before but never had he a beauty like Lyssa ride his cock. Her perfect body, the pain of the pleasure on her face was pushing Icarus into a Euphoria. Icarus pulled himself up and turned Lyssa around against the rails of the balcony. He pulled her dress down completely exposing her beautiful naked body completely. “You will be my queen,” he said as he spread Lyssa's leg and positioned his cock between them, “ and we will rule this city together,” he said as he pushed his cock in her vagina. Icarus continued to stroke Lyssa from the back caressing grabbing her breasts. Icarus turned her around and pushed her against the wall behind him. Lyssa wrapped her legs around him as Icarus pushed his inserted himself again in Lyssa and continued to make love to her. Lyssa looked straight into her eyes. “I want your cum inside me, my love. Put your cum inside me,” Lyssa cried in passion as she was close to reaching her orgasm. Lyssa's words were too much for Icarus to handle as he climaxed and unloaded all his cum inside Lyssa. His cock continued pumping cum like it was the first time he had cum. His cock continued throbbing cum inside Lyssa as Lyssa also broke into orgasm. “Ah fuck, I am yours my King.” Lyssa said as the both collapsed on the floor. There was cum still dripping out of Lyssa's vagina. Icarus turned around and kissed Lyssa, “I will love you, forever, my Queen.” By wolvie19 for Literotica

Sacking the Palace. By wolvie19.  Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories. King Boroth at War “King Boroth, we were able to hold off the Spartans on the Eastern borders another day. And they have borne significant losses. They will not march further without reinforcements; this should give us some time to strengthen our guards.” Said the Commander of the Andburn armies. “Do you not know anything about the Spartans? They will not turn back, they will not wait for reinforcements, the best we can hope for is our troops will slow down. What about the south?“Prince Icarus' troops are at the southern gates, they have setup camp there, but their army is quite small. They don't seem to have plans to attack the city.” “Perhaps they are waiting for the Spartans to reach the eastern gates, that gives us a few days. We need to negotiate a deal with the Consentians, tell them we are willing to give them full access to the west river, for them to join the war with us, and if they win, half access to the west river.” “My King, the east river is the smallest one, perhaps a better offer would help them sway,” said the minster of external affairs. “Those buffoons have been dying of thirst, if the news spreads their Prince rejected our offer their troops will rebel, easy to crush.” The king said in arrogance. “How are the negotiations going with Queen Yadwika?” “My King, she is not willing to enter the war for us. She does not feel it is her war. However, she has offered to provide refuge to Princess Lyssa, at the condition that Princess Lyssa accepts priesthood of their religion and promise to dedicate her life towards spreading their religion.” “That religious whore! Well, I cannot risk the life of my last living heir. Tell Yadwika we are willing to accept their proposal, send Princess Lyssa to Trusa. Once I win this war, I will crush those religious nuts as well fuck her in the balcony of her temple. Send our strongest legions to the east at once. We will choke the Spartans in the eastern valley. The Spartans cannot be beaten in open fields, but they do not know mountain warfare. Send a legion to guard the southern gate. And some of our best warriors to escort Princess Lyssa to Trusa. Long Live Andburn!” “Long Live Andburn!” everyone said as they dispersed. King Boroth's Bedchamber That night King Boroth was sipping wine in his royal chambers with his wife. “My king are you not worried?” asked the queen. “I am not worried; I have set my traps. The Spartans will never cross the Eastern Valley. They will try and try and eventually stop. Their numbers won't make a difference. Tomorrow when I hear the news of our victory on the east, Icarus' troops will get their last opportunity to join us or be crushed.” “As you say my King. Come to bed, you shall need all the rest for tomorrow.” “I don't need rest, what I need is my cock being sucked.” “Of course, my king,” the queen said as she reached out to lower the trousers of the king. “Not by you tonight. I am going to war tomorrow; I need to feel young. I can't feel young fucking you. Bring in your maids, all of them, I will pick them myself.” The queen was both insulted and ashamed. However, she had to follow the order of the king and brought called for all five of her chamber maids. Queen's maids were young and beautiful, each one of a different hair, skin and body. But each one of prettier than the other. All five of them entered the king's chamber. The king went to them as they stood in a line, touching their breasts and butts, examining them. He stepped back, “You blonde, and you with the silver hair. You both will suck my cock and lick my balls. And you, red, I want to suck your titties. The rest of you, finger fuck the queen and suck her tits. If I don't hear the Queen moan, I will send you as gifts to my soldiers. The women took of their robes and as instructed by the king began their tasks. The king dropped on his bed as he started kissing and groping the redhead, while the other two maids pulled his trousers down and started sucking his balls. The queen meanwhile was getting her vagina licked by one maid and tits licked and squeezed by another. The king was so immersed in his drunken orgy he was oblivious to some faint screams in the distance. One by one, he continued ravishing every young maid and fucking them any way he wanted. The queen noticed some yelling in the distance, "My king. I could hear someone shouting.” “Shut up, that's my army getting ready. You come here,” the king pointed to one of the maids fingering the queen, “and you go take her place, go finger fuck the queen. If she doesn't squeal like a pig, I will throw you off the balcony” The King continued fucking the maids in turns, oblivious to what was happening around him. After a few more minutes of fucking, the king was close to cumming, “All of you on your knees in front of me. Even you, my Queen. All of your mouths will be blessed by my cum.” All the maids kneeled around the king. The queen ashamed and enraged at being treated like common whore put her clothes back on, and walk out of there and headed to the door. The king standing tall and jerking off his cock, finally reached climax and started squirting his cum over the faces of all his maids. The queen had seen enough. She opened the door and stood shocked. To her horror, as soon as she opened the door, she saw Icarus standing there with a few men. Her eyes popped in shock, while the king still enjoying discharging his cum on the maids. “So nice of you my queen to greet us at the door, my queen.” Icarus said. His men quickly captured the queen. The King stood there in naked in astonishment of the sight of Icarus and his men. “I am glad my King Boroth you had a nice last fuck.” Icarus said as he drew his sword and raised it towards Boroth. The women screamed and were about to run. “Stay where you are!” Icarus screamed. “You ladies are not in any danger.” Icarus threw ropes towards them. “You both, tie the king's hands behind his back” Icarus moved closer towards the king. “How the hell did you get in here?” the king asked in anger. “ While you were planning your grand plan, I accompanied my men through your underground tunnels. If somehow you had lived through tonight, tomorrow you would have learned, that your entire army you sent to the East was ambushed by the Spartans. Following our instructions, the Spartans sacrificed some of their men making you think they had lost a battle but before your men could get to the valley, were at the top just waiting to push the boulders down on them. Your entire army is trapped in the valley at the mercy of Spartans.” “Take them both to the dungeons. You, what's your name? "Jeera, my lord.” The maid replied “Take me to Princess Lyssa's chamber.” Jeera escorted Prince Icarus to Lyssa's chambers. When Icarus got to her chamber, he found it locked. He kicked it open only to find two men holding Princess Lyssa trying to rape her. “You both are supposed to guard her and instead you are raping the princess?” The maid yelled. “We are going to die tonight, might as well die with our cock up the princess' tight ass now.” Said one of the men. Prince Icarus quickly drew his sword as the two men attacked him. With one swift blow he cut one soldiers throat and then plunged his sword into the heart of the other. As the two men dropped to the floor, Icarus looked at a terrified Lyssa who was still shaking in horror. He couldn't believe the beauty in front of him. He had heard tales of beauty of Princess Lyssa, but none made justice to realty. Her eyes were green as a lush forest, her lips like strawberry. Wavy golden hair like molten gold. Her slender and slim waist perfectly balanced her ample breasts and curvy buttocks. Her torn robes displayed her slender long legs. Icarus forgot to blink. “So, you saved me from them, just to rape me yourself?” the princess said in a trembling voice. Lyssa's angelic voice snapped Icarus out of his gaze, “Princess Lyssa, I apologize for the circumstances we meet. Rest assured my intentions aren't to harm you.” “Are you going to let me go?” “I am afraid I cannot do that either. The war is over, your father's army is defeated. Queen Dione, and my King Alexandros, my father is expected to arrive in the city in two days. Until then you will have to stay in your chambers. You will be safe; my guards will be protecting your doors at all times. Unlike your guards, they will not dare break their orders.” Icarus turned to the maid who had accompanied her. “What is your name?” “Jeera, you will be attend your Princess, serving at all times. You will tend to her for all requests. If you need something, you will come straight to me.” “Yes, my lord.” Jeera meekly replied. “So, I will be a prisoner in my own chambers?” Lyssa asked boldly. “Perhaps, that is one way to look at it.” “What about my mother and father?” “I am afraid, their fate could be much worse, and not for me to decide. Tomorrow morning, I request you to address your citizens to maintain order. We do not wish to cause any more harm than is required.” Queen Dione Meets King Alexandros The next day King Alexandros arrived, his council along with Price Icarus were in the council chamber silently celebrating the glory of their plan. After about an hour Queen Dione arrived. This was the first time Icarus was seeing Queen Dione in person. She was tall and muscular, broad shoulders and a stern face. Her face looked like carved out of steel, hair dark as night. The only thing sharper than the blade of the spear she was holding her gaze. She walked towards Icarus, towering a couple inches above him. Everyone rose up in honor the queen. King Alexandros approached the queen “Queen Dione,” Alexandros greeted, “Please accept my condolences for the loss of your sister.” Everyone sat down. Dione and Alexander sat around a table with their council sitting behind them, the traditional table of negotiations. Dione notices an empty chair. “Are we waiting for another King?” Dione asked pointing at the empty chair. “Not king, but a queen.” Alexandros replied. Princess Lyssa walked in escorted by Icarus' men. Lyssa was wearing a long red robe, dressed impeccably. Icarus couldn't believe that there was a possibility of Lyssa looking even more beautiful. “What is she doing without handcuffs? The city is sacked, she isn't a queen” “Her father and mother aren't King and Queen anymore. And a new ruler isn't crowned yet, which makes her the queen of Andburn. And even though provisional, that means she deserves a seat at this table.” “Where is the vile king?” “He is in our captive” Icarus replied. “I have waited long enough; I want their heads. What is your proposal King Alexandros?” “You wanted your revenge, I will provide you that. In return, my son, Prince Icarus would like a bride. And we see Queen Lyssa as a perfect match for him.” “Making your son the King of Andburn? A steep bargain, don't you think King Alexandros?” “Perhaps. We have heard tales of how highly Spartans value their revenge.” Queen Dione chuckled and said to Icarus, “We heard you fought bravely. Killed over a hundred men by yourself. I would've bet you had Spartan blood, except you are a little small for a Spartan.” “I make up in other ways Queen Dione.” Icarus smirked arrogantly. “It is done then. Your son gets to be the King of Andburn, and we get the parents of the vile man who murdered and raped my sister.” “Queen Dione, if I may?” Lyssa spoke, mustering some courage to speak. “Quite girl, you're lucky to be alive.” Dione replied angrily. “I believe if I am at the table, I have a voice to speak. How much ever weak that may be. I am not going to sit here and be sold like a street whore. I'd rather kill myself before that happens.” Queen Dione smiled, “Perhaps Icarus is getting a worthy queen. Speak girl.” “I am not a stranger to my father's vile acts, neither am I naïve towards the affairs of state and war. I cannot believe my brother would perform such a vile act, but there is nothing that could be done. But I know my mother is innocent, she is not involved in any of this and has been nothing but kind. I request you to pardon her.” “I don't care for your request, but I do care for justice. I will spare her life, but she will stay in Sparta for rest of her life, serving in our temples. These terms are non-negotiable.” “I accept them.” Lyssa said helplessly. “Father, Queen Dione, if I may. My wife and queen will not be treated like a street whore, she won't be traded. Queen Lyssa, you'll be my Queen only if you wish to be.” Icarus said assertively. “And what if I declined.” “I stand by my son's word. If you decide to decline, you will lose your titles. You can choose to stay in either Andburn or Consentia. You will be provided protection under the king; you will also not be allowed to marry another man.” “Those are generous terms. I would like to take the night to make my decision.” “Agreed!” King Alexandros said. “Fine,” Queen Dione stood up, “Icarus can take Andburn with or without Lyssa, that is none of my concern. We are taking the prisoners to Sparta, where Boroth will face execution. You girl, may see your mother in a year, if you manage to stay alive.” Queen Dione started walking out and stopped next to Icarus, “Spartans value a conqueror more than any riches in the world. Perhaps someday we may fight next to each other again, share a war camp,” Dione said softly but firmly. “Perhaps.” Icarus replied. Lyssa & Icarus Lyssa stood on her balcony, bathing in the moonlight looking over the city of Andburn. Everything was quiet, as if a storm had passed. She heard footsteps behind her. “Queen Lyssa, may I join you?” Icarus said. “I don't believe you need my permission to do anything in this city now. And don't embarrass me by calling a Queen, that I am not anymore.” “The laws of men suggest you are, but if those are your requests, I will address you as Lyssa.” “I appreciate it. So why are you up here Prince Icarus? Are you here to stop me from jumping down from the tower?” “If those were your plans, I would like if you didn't. But as of tonight, you are the Queen and free to do as you please.” “That was quite considerate of what you said in the court. Not many men of royalty wait for consent. I have not met many men who could not wait to put their cocks up a fallen princess' vagina. Heck, my own guards didn't even wait until the city had completely fallen.” “If I am being honest, until this morning I didn't think I was going to speak what I spoke either.” Lyssa turned facing Icarus. Her green eyes sparked in the moonlight as her skin shined. “And what changed your mind, my red dress?” Icarus chuckled, “No. Well, you looked spectacular. But, not many men, let along a captive princess can speak to Queen Dione and King Alexandros like you did. If I forced you to marry me I would get your name, and your body. I want the queen I saw in there. And that queen can't be forced into marriage. She needs to choose me as well.” “Lie down Prince Icarus, face the moon” Lyssa said Icarus looked a little surprised. “You called me queen, didn't you? Obey the queen. Lie down on your back.” Icarus followed her instructions. Lyssa got on her knees, untied Icarus' pants and pulled them down exposing his cock. She took the cock in her hands and squeezed it gently. “You are very trusting Prince Icarus.” Lyssa started stroking the cock, slowly turning his cock hard gradually. “What if I pulled a dagger and cut your cock straight off?” “Then I will hope you keep it,” Icarus said. The sight of Lyssa's beautiful body and her hard grip on his cock, by now had completely turned him on. Lyssa lifted her robe and got on top of Icarus. She untied her robes and dropped her dress down, exposing her luscious breasts. “In Andburn, we have a custom,” Lyssa said as she carefully positions Icarus' hard cock at the entrance of her vagina, “Women or the royal family do not lay with a man until they are betrothed,” Icarus' tip was inside Lyssa's virgin pussy. She rested her hand on his chest, “ah, and we in Andburn,” Lyssa slowly pushed herself down on his cock letting out slight moans, “ah, we accept a marriage proposal, ah, when we take the cock of the man we love in our virgin vagina's, ah,” Lyssa moaned loudly as pushed herself down completely on Icarus' cock. Icarus had never felt such a sensual wave pass through his body. He reached his hands out to grab Lyssa's breasts as she slowly started moving up and down on Icarus' cock. “Ah, my king, my king, ” Lyssa moaned as she slowly increased her speed. The pain of losing her virginity had now subsided and she was enjoying the pleasure of Icarus' cock. Icarus had fucked many women before but never had he a beauty like Lyssa ride his cock. Her perfect body, the pain of the pleasure on her face was pushing Icarus into a Euphoria. Icarus pulled himself up and turned Lyssa around against the rails of the balcony. He pulled her dress down completely exposing her beautiful naked body completely. “You will be my queen,” he said as he spread Lyssa's leg and positioned his cock between them, “ and we will rule this city together,” he said as he pushed his cock in her vagina. Icarus continued to stroke Lyssa from the back caressing grabbing her breasts. Icarus turned her around and pushed her against the wall behind him. Lyssa wrapped her legs around him as Icarus pushed his inserted himself again in Lyssa and continued to make love to her. Lyssa looked straight into her eyes. “I want your cum inside me, my love. Put your cum inside me,” Lyssa cried in passion as she was close to reaching her orgasm. Lyssa's words were too much for Icarus to handle as he climaxed and unloaded all his cum inside Lyssa. His cock continued pumping cum like it was the first time he had cum. His cock continued throbbing cum inside Lyssa as Lyssa also broke into orgasm. “Ah fuck, I am yours my King.” Lyssa said as the both collapsed on the floor. There was cum still dripping out of Lyssa's vagina. Icarus turned around and kissed Lyssa, “I will love you, forever, my Queen.” By wolvie19 for Literotica

Sacking the Palace. By wolvie19.  Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories. King Boroth at War “King Boroth, we were able to hold off the Spartans on the Eastern borders another day. And they have borne significant losses. They will not march further without reinforcements; this should give us some time to strengthen our guards.” Said the Commander of the Andburn armies. “Do you not know anything about the Spartans? They will not turn back, they will not wait for reinforcements, the best we can hope for is our troops will slow down. What about the south?“Prince Icarus' troops are at the southern gates, they have setup camp there, but their army is quite small. They don't seem to have plans to attack the city.” “Perhaps they are waiting for the Spartans to reach the eastern gates, that gives us a few days. We need to negotiate a deal with the Consentians, tell them we are willing to give them full access to the west river, for them to join the war with us, and if they win, half access to the west river.” “My King, the east river is the smallest one, perhaps a better offer would help them sway,” said the minster of external affairs. “Those buffoons have been dying of thirst, if the news spreads their Prince rejected our offer their troops will rebel, easy to crush.” The king said in arrogance. “How are the negotiations going with Queen Yadwika?” “My King, she is not willing to enter the war for us. She does not feel it is her war. However, she has offered to provide refuge to Princess Lyssa, at the condition that Princess Lyssa accepts priesthood of their religion and promise to dedicate her life towards spreading their religion.” “That religious whore! Well, I cannot risk the life of my last living heir. Tell Yadwika we are willing to accept their proposal, send Princess Lyssa to Trusa. Once I win this war, I will crush those religious nuts as well fuck her in the balcony of her temple. Send our strongest legions to the east at once. We will choke the Spartans in the eastern valley. The Spartans cannot be beaten in open fields, but they do not know mountain warfare. Send a legion to guard the southern gate. And some of our best warriors to escort Princess Lyssa to Trusa. Long Live Andburn!” “Long Live Andburn!” everyone said as they dispersed. King Boroth's Bedchamber That night King Boroth was sipping wine in his royal chambers with his wife. “My king are you not worried?” asked the queen. “I am not worried; I have set my traps. The Spartans will never cross the Eastern Valley. They will try and try and eventually stop. Their numbers won't make a difference. Tomorrow when I hear the news of our victory on the east, Icarus' troops will get their last opportunity to join us or be crushed.” “As you say my King. Come to bed, you shall need all the rest for tomorrow.” “I don't need rest, what I need is my cock being sucked.” “Of course, my king,” the queen said as she reached out to lower the trousers of the king. “Not by you tonight. I am going to war tomorrow; I need to feel young. I can't feel young fucking you. Bring in your maids, all of them, I will pick them myself.” The queen was both insulted and ashamed. However, she had to follow the order of the king and brought called for all five of her chamber maids. Queen's maids were young and beautiful, each one of a different hair, skin and body. But each one of prettier than the other. All five of them entered the king's chamber. The king went to them as they stood in a line, touching their breasts and butts, examining them. He stepped back, “You blonde, and you with the silver hair. You both will suck my cock and lick my balls. And you, red, I want to suck your titties. The rest of you, finger fuck the queen and suck her tits. If I don't hear the Queen moan, I will send you as gifts to my soldiers. The women took of their robes and as instructed by the king began their tasks. The king dropped on his bed as he started kissing and groping the redhead, while the other two maids pulled his trousers down and started sucking his balls. The queen meanwhile was getting her vagina licked by one maid and tits licked and squeezed by another. The king was so immersed in his drunken orgy he was oblivious to some faint screams in the distance. One by one, he continued ravishing every young maid and fucking them any way he wanted. The queen noticed some yelling in the distance, "My king. I could hear someone shouting.” “Shut up, that's my army getting ready. You come here,” the king pointed to one of the maids fingering the queen, “and you go take her place, go finger fuck the queen. If she doesn't squeal like a pig, I will throw you off the balcony” The King continued fucking the maids in turns, oblivious to what was happening around him. After a few more minutes of fucking, the king was close to cumming, “All of you on your knees in front of me. Even you, my Queen. All of your mouths will be blessed by my cum.” All the maids kneeled around the king. The queen ashamed and enraged at being treated like common whore put her clothes back on, and walk out of there and headed to the door. The king standing tall and jerking off his cock, finally reached climax and started squirting his cum over the faces of all his maids. The queen had seen enough. She opened the door and stood shocked. To her horror, as soon as she opened the door, she saw Icarus standing there with a few men. Her eyes popped in shock, while the king still enjoying discharging his cum on the maids. “So nice of you my queen to greet us at the door, my queen.” Icarus said. His men quickly captured the queen. The King stood there in naked in astonishment of the sight of Icarus and his men. “I am glad my King Boroth you had a nice last fuck.” Icarus said as he drew his sword and raised it towards Boroth. The women screamed and were about to run. “Stay where you are!” Icarus screamed. “You ladies are not in any danger.” Icarus threw ropes towards them. “You both, tie the king's hands behind his back” Icarus moved closer towards the king. “How the hell did you get in here?” the king asked in anger. “ While you were planning your grand plan, I accompanied my men through your underground tunnels. If somehow you had lived through tonight, tomorrow you would have learned, that your entire army you sent to the East was ambushed by the Spartans. Following our instructions, the Spartans sacrificed some of their men making you think they had lost a battle but before your men could get to the valley, were at the top just waiting to push the boulders down on them. Your entire army is trapped in the valley at the mercy of Spartans.” “Take them both to the dungeons. You, what's your name? "Jeera, my lord.” The maid replied “Take me to Princess Lyssa's chamber.” Jeera escorted Prince Icarus to Lyssa's chambers. When Icarus got to her chamber, he found it locked. He kicked it open only to find two men holding Princess Lyssa trying to rape her. “You both are supposed to guard her and instead you are raping the princess?” The maid yelled. “We are going to die tonight, might as well die with our cock up the princess' tight ass now.” Said one of the men. Prince Icarus quickly drew his sword as the two men attacked him. With one swift blow he cut one soldiers throat and then plunged his sword into the heart of the other. As the two men dropped to the floor, Icarus looked at a terrified Lyssa who was still shaking in horror. He couldn't believe the beauty in front of him. He had heard tales of beauty of Princess Lyssa, but none made justice to realty. Her eyes were green as a lush forest, her lips like strawberry. Wavy golden hair like molten gold. Her slender and slim waist perfectly balanced her ample breasts and curvy buttocks. Her torn robes displayed her slender long legs. Icarus forgot to blink. “So, you saved me from them, just to rape me yourself?” the princess said in a trembling voice. Lyssa's angelic voice snapped Icarus out of his gaze, “Princess Lyssa, I apologize for the circumstances we meet. Rest assured my intentions aren't to harm you.” “Are you going to let me go?” “I am afraid I cannot do that either. The war is over, your father's army is defeated. Queen Dione, and my King Alexandros, my father is expected to arrive in the city in two days. Until then you will have to stay in your chambers. You will be safe; my guards will be protecting your doors at all times. Unlike your guards, they will not dare break their orders.” Icarus turned to the maid who had accompanied her. “What is your name?” “Jeera, you will be attend your Princess, serving at all times. You will tend to her for all requests. If you need something, you will come straight to me.” “Yes, my lord.” Jeera meekly replied. “So, I will be a prisoner in my own chambers?” Lyssa asked boldly. “Perhaps, that is one way to look at it.” “What about my mother and father?” “I am afraid, their fate could be much worse, and not for me to decide. Tomorrow morning, I request you to address your citizens to maintain order. We do not wish to cause any more harm than is required.” Queen Dione Meets King Alexandros The next day King Alexandros arrived, his council along with Price Icarus were in the council chamber silently celebrating the glory of their plan. After about an hour Queen Dione arrived. This was the first time Icarus was seeing Queen Dione in person. She was tall and muscular, broad shoulders and a stern face. Her face looked like carved out of steel, hair dark as night. The only thing sharper than the blade of the spear she was holding her gaze. She walked towards Icarus, towering a couple inches above him. Everyone rose up in honor the queen. King Alexandros approached the queen “Queen Dione,” Alexandros greeted, “Please accept my condolences for the loss of your sister.” Everyone sat down. Dione and Alexander sat around a table with their council sitting behind them, the traditional table of negotiations. Dione notices an empty chair. “Are we waiting for another King?” Dione asked pointing at the empty chair. “Not king, but a queen.” Alexandros replied. Princess Lyssa walked in escorted by Icarus' men. Lyssa was wearing a long red robe, dressed impeccably. Icarus couldn't believe that there was a possibility of Lyssa looking even more beautiful. “What is she doing without handcuffs? The city is sacked, she isn't a queen” “Her father and mother aren't King and Queen anymore. And a new ruler isn't crowned yet, which makes her the queen of Andburn. And even though provisional, that means she deserves a seat at this table.” “Where is the vile king?” “He is in our captive” Icarus replied. “I have waited long enough; I want their heads. What is your proposal King Alexandros?” “You wanted your revenge, I will provide you that. In return, my son, Prince Icarus would like a bride. And we see Queen Lyssa as a perfect match for him.” “Making your son the King of Andburn? A steep bargain, don't you think King Alexandros?” “Perhaps. We have heard tales of how highly Spartans value their revenge.” Queen Dione chuckled and said to Icarus, “We heard you fought bravely. Killed over a hundred men by yourself. I would've bet you had Spartan blood, except you are a little small for a Spartan.” “I make up in other ways Queen Dione.” Icarus smirked arrogantly. “It is done then. Your son gets to be the King of Andburn, and we get the parents of the vile man who murdered and raped my sister.” “Queen Dione, if I may?” Lyssa spoke, mustering some courage to speak. “Quite girl, you're lucky to be alive.” Dione replied angrily. “I believe if I am at the table, I have a voice to speak. How much ever weak that may be. I am not going to sit here and be sold like a street whore. I'd rather kill myself before that happens.” Queen Dione smiled, “Perhaps Icarus is getting a worthy queen. Speak girl.” “I am not a stranger to my father's vile acts, neither am I naïve towards the affairs of state and war. I cannot believe my brother would perform such a vile act, but there is nothing that could be done. But I know my mother is innocent, she is not involved in any of this and has been nothing but kind. I request you to pardon her.” “I don't care for your request, but I do care for justice. I will spare her life, but she will stay in Sparta for rest of her life, serving in our temples. These terms are non-negotiable.” “I accept them.” Lyssa said helplessly. “Father, Queen Dione, if I may. My wife and queen will not be treated like a street whore, she won't be traded. Queen Lyssa, you'll be my Queen only if you wish to be.” Icarus said assertively. “And what if I declined.” “I stand by my son's word. If you decide to decline, you will lose your titles. You can choose to stay in either Andburn or Consentia. You will be provided protection under the king; you will also not be allowed to marry another man.” “Those are generous terms. I would like to take the night to make my decision.” “Agreed!” King Alexandros said. “Fine,” Queen Dione stood up, “Icarus can take Andburn with or without Lyssa, that is none of my concern. We are taking the prisoners to Sparta, where Boroth will face execution. You girl, may see your mother in a year, if you manage to stay alive.” Queen Dione started walking out and stopped next to Icarus, “Spartans value a conqueror more than any riches in the world. Perhaps someday we may fight next to each other again, share a war camp,” Dione said softly but firmly. “Perhaps.” Icarus replied. Lyssa & Icarus Lyssa stood on her balcony, bathing in the moonlight looking over the city of Andburn. Everything was quiet, as if a storm had passed. She heard footsteps behind her. “Queen Lyssa, may I join you?” Icarus said. “I don't believe you need my permission to do anything in this city now. And don't embarrass me by calling a Queen, that I am not anymore.” “The laws of men suggest you are, but if those are your requests, I will address you as Lyssa.” “I appreciate it. So why are you up here Prince Icarus? Are you here to stop me from jumping down from the tower?” “If those were your plans, I would like if you didn't. But as of tonight, you are the Queen and free to do as you please.” “That was quite considerate of what you said in the court. Not many men of royalty wait for consent. I have not met many men who could not wait to put their cocks up a fallen princess' vagina. Heck, my own guards didn't even wait until the city had completely fallen.” “If I am being honest, until this morning I didn't think I was going to speak what I spoke either.” Lyssa turned facing Icarus. Her green eyes sparked in the moonlight as her skin shined. “And what changed your mind, my red dress?” Icarus chuckled, “No. Well, you looked spectacular. But, not many men, let along a captive princess can speak to Queen Dione and King Alexandros like you did. If I forced you to marry me I would get your name, and your body. I want the queen I saw in there. And that queen can't be forced into marriage. She needs to choose me as well.” “Lie down Prince Icarus, face the moon” Lyssa said Icarus looked a little surprised. “You called me queen, didn't you? Obey the queen. Lie down on your back.” Icarus followed her instructions. Lyssa got on her knees, untied Icarus' pants and pulled them down exposing his cock. She took the cock in her hands and squeezed it gently. “You are very trusting Prince Icarus.” Lyssa started stroking the cock, slowly turning his cock hard gradually. “What if I pulled a dagger and cut your cock straight off?” “Then I will hope you keep it,” Icarus said. The sight of Lyssa's beautiful body and her hard grip on his cock, by now had completely turned him on. Lyssa lifted her robe and got on top of Icarus. She untied her robes and dropped her dress down, exposing her luscious breasts. “In Andburn, we have a custom,” Lyssa said as she carefully positions Icarus' hard cock at the entrance of her vagina, “Women or the royal family do not lay with a man until they are betrothed,” Icarus' tip was inside Lyssa's virgin pussy. She rested her hand on his chest, “ah, and we in Andburn,” Lyssa slowly pushed herself down on his cock letting out slight moans, “ah, we accept a marriage proposal, ah, when we take the cock of the man we love in our virgin vagina's, ah,” Lyssa moaned loudly as pushed herself down completely on Icarus' cock. Icarus had never felt such a sensual wave pass through his body. He reached his hands out to grab Lyssa's breasts as she slowly started moving up and down on Icarus' cock. “Ah, my king, my king, ” Lyssa moaned as she slowly increased her speed. The pain of losing her virginity had now subsided and she was enjoying the pleasure of Icarus' cock. Icarus had fucked many women before but never had he a beauty like Lyssa ride his cock. Her perfect body, the pain of the pleasure on her face was pushing Icarus into a Euphoria. Icarus pulled himself up and turned Lyssa around against the rails of the balcony. He pulled her dress down completely exposing her beautiful naked body completely. “You will be my queen,” he said as he spread Lyssa's leg and positioned his cock between them, “ and we will rule this city together,” he said as he pushed his cock in her vagina. Icarus continued to stroke Lyssa from the back caressing grabbing her breasts. Icarus turned her around and pushed her against the wall behind him. Lyssa wrapped her legs around him as Icarus pushed his inserted himself again in Lyssa and continued to make love to her. Lyssa looked straight into her eyes. “I want your cum inside me, my love. Put your cum inside me,” Lyssa cried in passion as she was close to reaching her orgasm. Lyssa's words were too much for Icarus to handle as he climaxed and unloaded all his cum inside Lyssa. His cock continued pumping cum like it was the first time he had cum. His cock continued throbbing cum inside Lyssa as Lyssa also broke into orgasm. “Ah fuck, I am yours my King.” Lyssa said as the both collapsed on the floor. There was cum still dripping out of Lyssa's vagina. Icarus turned around and kissed Lyssa, “I will love you, forever, my Queen.” By wolvie19 for Literotica

Sacking the Palace. By wolvie19.  Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories. King Boroth at War “King Boroth, we were able to hold off the Spartans on the Eastern borders another day. And they have borne significant losses. They will not march further without reinforcements; this should give us some time to strengthen our guards.” Said the Commander of the Andburn armies. “Do you not know anything about the Spartans? They will not turn back, they will not wait for reinforcements, the best we can hope for is our troops will slow down. What about the south?“Prince Icarus' troops are at the southern gates, they have setup camp there, but their army is quite small. They don't seem to have plans to attack the city.” “Perhaps they are waiting for the Spartans to reach the eastern gates, that gives us a few days. We need to negotiate a deal with the Consentians, tell them we are willing to give them full access to the west river, for them to join the war with us, and if they win, half access to the west river.” “My King, the east river is the smallest one, perhaps a better offer would help them sway,” said the minster of external affairs. “Those buffoons have been dying of thirst, if the news spreads their Prince rejected our offer their troops will rebel, easy to crush.” The king said in arrogance. “How are the negotiations going with Queen Yadwika?” “My King, she is not willing to enter the war for us. She does not feel it is her war. However, she has offered to provide refuge to Princess Lyssa, at the condition that Princess Lyssa accepts priesthood of their religion and promise to dedicate her life towards spreading their religion.” “That religious whore! Well, I cannot risk the life of my last living heir. Tell Yadwika we are willing to accept their proposal, send Princess Lyssa to Trusa. Once I win this war, I will crush those religious nuts as well fuck her in the balcony of her temple. Send our strongest legions to the east at once. We will choke the Spartans in the eastern valley. The Spartans cannot be beaten in open fields, but they do not know mountain warfare. Send a legion to guard the southern gate. And some of our best warriors to escort Princess Lyssa to Trusa. Long Live Andburn!” “Long Live Andburn!” everyone said as they dispersed. King Boroth's Bedchamber That night King Boroth was sipping wine in his royal chambers with his wife. “My king are you not worried?” asked the queen. “I am not worried; I have set my traps. The Spartans will never cross the Eastern Valley. They will try and try and eventually stop. Their numbers won't make a difference. Tomorrow when I hear the news of our victory on the east, Icarus' troops will get their last opportunity to join us or be crushed.” “As you say my King. Come to bed, you shall need all the rest for tomorrow.” “I don't need rest, what I need is my cock being sucked.” “Of course, my king,” the queen said as she reached out to lower the trousers of the king. “Not by you tonight. I am going to war tomorrow; I need to feel young. I can't feel young fucking you. Bring in your maids, all of them, I will pick them myself.” The queen was both insulted and ashamed. However, she had to follow the order of the king and brought called for all five of her chamber maids. Queen's maids were young and beautiful, each one of a different hair, skin and body. But each one of prettier than the other. All five of them entered the king's chamber. The king went to them as they stood in a line, touching their breasts and butts, examining them. He stepped back, “You blonde, and you with the silver hair. You both will suck my cock and lick my balls. And you, red, I want to suck your titties. The rest of you, finger fuck the queen and suck her tits. If I don't hear the Queen moan, I will send you as gifts to my soldiers. The women took of their robes and as instructed by the king began their tasks. The king dropped on his bed as he started kissing and groping the redhead, while the other two maids pulled his trousers down and started sucking his balls. The queen meanwhile was getting her vagina licked by one maid and tits licked and squeezed by another. The king was so immersed in his drunken orgy he was oblivious to some faint screams in the distance. One by one, he continued ravishing every young maid and fucking them any way he wanted. The queen noticed some yelling in the distance, "My king. I could hear someone shouting.” “Shut up, that's my army getting ready. You come here,” the king pointed to one of the maids fingering the queen, “and you go take her place, go finger fuck the queen. If she doesn't squeal like a pig, I will throw you off the balcony” The King continued fucking the maids in turns, oblivious to what was happening around him. After a few more minutes of fucking, the king was close to cumming, “All of you on your knees in front of me. Even you, my Queen. All of your mouths will be blessed by my cum.” All the maids kneeled around the king. The queen ashamed and enraged at being treated like common whore put her clothes back on, and walk out of there and headed to the door. The king standing tall and jerking off his cock, finally reached climax and started squirting his cum over the faces of all his maids. The queen had seen enough. She opened the door and stood shocked. To her horror, as soon as she opened the door, she saw Icarus standing there with a few men. Her eyes popped in shock, while the king still enjoying discharging his cum on the maids. “So nice of you my queen to greet us at the door, my queen.” Icarus said. His men quickly captured the queen. The King stood there in naked in astonishment of the sight of Icarus and his men. “I am glad my King Boroth you had a nice last fuck.” Icarus said as he drew his sword and raised it towards Boroth. The women screamed and were about to run. “Stay where you are!” Icarus screamed. “You ladies are not in any danger.” Icarus threw ropes towards them. “You both, tie the king's hands behind his back” Icarus moved closer towards the king. “How the hell did you get in here?” the king asked in anger. “ While you were planning your grand plan, I accompanied my men through your underground tunnels. If somehow you had lived through tonight, tomorrow you would have learned, that your entire army you sent to the East was ambushed by the Spartans. Following our instructions, the Spartans sacrificed some of their men making you think they had lost a battle but before your men could get to the valley, were at the top just waiting to push the boulders down on them. Your entire army is trapped in the valley at the mercy of Spartans.” “Take them both to the dungeons. You, what's your name? "Jeera, my lord.” The maid replied “Take me to Princess Lyssa's chamber.” Jeera escorted Prince Icarus to Lyssa's chambers. When Icarus got to her chamber, he found it locked. He kicked it open only to find two men holding Princess Lyssa trying to rape her. “You both are supposed to guard her and instead you are raping the princess?” The maid yelled. “We are going to die tonight, might as well die with our cock up the princess' tight ass now.” Said one of the men. Prince Icarus quickly drew his sword as the two men attacked him. With one swift blow he cut one soldiers throat and then plunged his sword into the heart of the other. As the two men dropped to the floor, Icarus looked at a terrified Lyssa who was still shaking in horror. He couldn't believe the beauty in front of him. He had heard tales of beauty of Princess Lyssa, but none made justice to realty. Her eyes were green as a lush forest, her lips like strawberry. Wavy golden hair like molten gold. Her slender and slim waist perfectly balanced her ample breasts and curvy buttocks. Her torn robes displayed her slender long legs. Icarus forgot to blink. “So, you saved me from them, just to rape me yourself?” the princess said in a trembling voice. Lyssa's angelic voice snapped Icarus out of his gaze, “Princess Lyssa, I apologize for the circumstances we meet. Rest assured my intentions aren't to harm you.” “Are you going to let me go?” “I am afraid I cannot do that either. The war is over, your father's army is defeated. Queen Dione, and my King Alexandros, my father is expected to arrive in the city in two days. Until then you will have to stay in your chambers. You will be safe; my guards will be protecting your doors at all times. Unlike your guards, they will not dare break their orders.” Icarus turned to the maid who had accompanied her. “What is your name?” “Jeera, you will be attend your Princess, serving at all times. You will tend to her for all requests. If you need something, you will come straight to me.” “Yes, my lord.” Jeera meekly replied. “So, I will be a prisoner in my own chambers?” Lyssa asked boldly. “Perhaps, that is one way to look at it.” “What about my mother and father?” “I am afraid, their fate could be much worse, and not for me to decide. Tomorrow morning, I request you to address your citizens to maintain order. We do not wish to cause any more harm than is required.” Queen Dione Meets King Alexandros The next day King Alexandros arrived, his council along with Price Icarus were in the council chamber silently celebrating the glory of their plan. After about an hour Queen Dione arrived. This was the first time Icarus was seeing Queen Dione in person. She was tall and muscular, broad shoulders and a stern face. Her face looked like carved out of steel, hair dark as night. The only thing sharper than the blade of the spear she was holding her gaze. She walked towards Icarus, towering a couple inches above him. Everyone rose up in honor the queen. King Alexandros approached the queen “Queen Dione,” Alexandros greeted, “Please accept my condolences for the loss of your sister.” Everyone sat down. Dione and Alexander sat around a table with their council sitting behind them, the traditional table of negotiations. Dione notices an empty chair. “Are we waiting for another King?” Dione asked pointing at the empty chair. “Not king, but a queen.” Alexandros replied. Princess Lyssa walked in escorted by Icarus' men. Lyssa was wearing a long red robe, dressed impeccably. Icarus couldn't believe that there was a possibility of Lyssa looking even more beautiful. “What is she doing without handcuffs? The city is sacked, she isn't a queen” “Her father and mother aren't King and Queen anymore. And a new ruler isn't crowned yet, which makes her the queen of Andburn. And even though provisional, that means she deserves a seat at this table.” “Where is the vile king?” “He is in our captive” Icarus replied. “I have waited long enough; I want their heads. What is your proposal King Alexandros?” “You wanted your revenge, I will provide you that. In return, my son, Prince Icarus would like a bride. And we see Queen Lyssa as a perfect match for him.” “Making your son the King of Andburn? A steep bargain, don't you think King Alexandros?” “Perhaps. We have heard tales of how highly Spartans value their revenge.” Queen Dione chuckled and said to Icarus, “We heard you fought bravely. Killed over a hundred men by yourself. I would've bet you had Spartan blood, except you are a little small for a Spartan.” “I make up in other ways Queen Dione.” Icarus smirked arrogantly. “It is done then. Your son gets to be the King of Andburn, and we get the parents of the vile man who murdered and raped my sister.” “Queen Dione, if I may?” Lyssa spoke, mustering some courage to speak. “Quite girl, you're lucky to be alive.” Dione replied angrily. “I believe if I am at the table, I have a voice to speak. How much ever weak that may be. I am not going to sit here and be sold like a street whore. I'd rather kill myself before that happens.” Queen Dione smiled, “Perhaps Icarus is getting a worthy queen. Speak girl.” “I am not a stranger to my father's vile acts, neither am I naïve towards the affairs of state and war. I cannot believe my brother would perform such a vile act, but there is nothing that could be done. But I know my mother is innocent, she is not involved in any of this and has been nothing but kind. I request you to pardon her.” “I don't care for your request, but I do care for justice. I will spare her life, but she will stay in Sparta for rest of her life, serving in our temples. These terms are non-negotiable.” “I accept them.” Lyssa said helplessly. “Father, Queen Dione, if I may. My wife and queen will not be treated like a street whore, she won't be traded. Queen Lyssa, you'll be my Queen only if you wish to be.” Icarus said assertively. “And what if I declined.” “I stand by my son's word. If you decide to decline, you will lose your titles. You can choose to stay in either Andburn or Consentia. You will be provided protection under the king; you will also not be allowed to marry another man.” “Those are generous terms. I would like to take the night to make my decision.” “Agreed!” King Alexandros said. “Fine,” Queen Dione stood up, “Icarus can take Andburn with or without Lyssa, that is none of my concern. We are taking the prisoners to Sparta, where Boroth will face execution. You girl, may see your mother in a year, if you manage to stay alive.” Queen Dione started walking out and stopped next to Icarus, “Spartans value a conqueror more than any riches in the world. Perhaps someday we may fight next to each other again, share a war camp,” Dione said softly but firmly. “Perhaps.” Icarus replied. Lyssa & Icarus Lyssa stood on her balcony, bathing in the moonlight looking over the city of Andburn. Everything was quiet, as if a storm had passed. She heard footsteps behind her. “Queen Lyssa, may I join you?” Icarus said. “I don't believe you need my permission to do anything in this city now. And don't embarrass me by calling a Queen, that I am not anymore.” “The laws of men suggest you are, but if those are your requests, I will address you as Lyssa.” “I appreciate it. So why are you up here Prince Icarus? Are you here to stop me from jumping down from the tower?” “If those were your plans, I would like if you didn't. But as of tonight, you are the Queen and free to do as you please.” “That was quite considerate of what you said in the court. Not many men of royalty wait for consent. I have not met many men who could not wait to put their cocks up a fallen princess' vagina. Heck, my own guards didn't even wait until the city had completely fallen.” “If I am being honest, until this morning I didn't think I was going to speak what I spoke either.” Lyssa turned facing Icarus. Her green eyes sparked in the moonlight as her skin shined. “And what changed your mind, my red dress?” Icarus chuckled, “No. Well, you looked spectacular. But, not many men, let along a captive princess can speak to Queen Dione and King Alexandros like you did. If I forced you to marry me I would get your name, and your body. I want the queen I saw in there. And that queen can't be forced into marriage. She needs to choose me as well.” “Lie down Prince Icarus, face the moon” Lyssa said Icarus looked a little surprised. “You called me queen, didn't you? Obey the queen. Lie down on your back.” Icarus followed her instructions. Lyssa got on her knees, untied Icarus' pants and pulled them down exposing his cock. She took the cock in her hands and squeezed it gently. “You are very trusting Prince Icarus.” Lyssa started stroking the cock, slowly turning his cock hard gradually. “What if I pulled a dagger and cut your cock straight off?” “Then I will hope you keep it,” Icarus said. The sight of Lyssa's beautiful body and her hard grip on his cock, by now had completely turned him on. Lyssa lifted her robe and got on top of Icarus. She untied her robes and dropped her dress down, exposing her luscious breasts. “In Andburn, we have a custom,” Lyssa said as she carefully positions Icarus' hard cock at the entrance of her vagina, “Women or the royal family do not lay with a man until they are betrothed,” Icarus' tip was inside Lyssa's virgin pussy. She rested her hand on his chest, “ah, and we in Andburn,” Lyssa slowly pushed herself down on his cock letting out slight moans, “ah, we accept a marriage proposal, ah, when we take the cock of the man we love in our virgin vagina's, ah,” Lyssa moaned loudly as pushed herself down completely on Icarus' cock. Icarus had never felt such a sensual wave pass through his body. He reached his hands out to grab Lyssa's breasts as she slowly started moving up and down on Icarus' cock. “Ah, my king, my king, ” Lyssa moaned as she slowly increased her speed. The pain of losing her virginity had now subsided and she was enjoying the pleasure of Icarus' cock. Icarus had fucked many women before but never had he a beauty like Lyssa ride his cock. Her perfect body, the pain of the pleasure on her face was pushing Icarus into a Euphoria. Icarus pulled himself up and turned Lyssa around against the rails of the balcony. He pulled her dress down completely exposing her beautiful naked body completely. “You will be my queen,” he said as he spread Lyssa's leg and positioned his cock between them, “ and we will rule this city together,” he said as he pushed his cock in her vagina. Icarus continued to stroke Lyssa from the back caressing grabbing her breasts. Icarus turned her around and pushed her against the wall behind him. Lyssa wrapped her legs around him as Icarus pushed his inserted himself again in Lyssa and continued to make love to her. Lyssa looked straight into her eyes. “I want your cum inside me, my love. Put your cum inside me,” Lyssa cried in passion as she was close to reaching her orgasm. Lyssa's words were too much for Icarus to handle as he climaxed and unloaded all his cum inside Lyssa. His cock continued pumping cum like it was the first time he had cum. His cock continued throbbing cum inside Lyssa as Lyssa also broke into orgasm. “Ah fuck, I am yours my King.” Lyssa said as the both collapsed on the floor. There was cum still dripping out of Lyssa's vagina. Icarus turned around and kissed Lyssa, “I will love you, forever, my Queen.” By wolvie19 for Literotica

In the immortal words of Didier Drogba: it's a disgrace. It's a flipping disgrace. Even though we podded two days ago, it was absolutely essential for the Nii Lamptey Show to get together and discuss the sacking of the greatest man in history, Coventry City saviour Mark Robins. Join us for our thoughts and emotions. All the emotions, all the memories. Thank you Mark. You'll always be our king.

Josh hosted a Facebook live for All Things Sky Blue to get the fans reaction to todays event as Mark Robins leaves, Rhy Carr is interim head coach & the hunt for a new head coach begins.

TV2's Lars Bruun-Mortensen joins us to discuss the surprise sacking of Maik Machulla as Aalborg coach. Last season's Champions League finalists have developed a unique culture over the years, which seemingly did not fit with Machulla's practices and vision. Was it the right call to pull the plug after just four months and what next for the Danish side?

It's the end of the road for Valtteri Bottas as Sauber picks another rookie for F1 in 2025. Climb the ladder with me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lawvsSauber's latest announcement is shaking up the F1 world as they confirm a major driver lineup change, parting ways with Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu after a challenging season. With Bottas' F1 career hanging in the balance and Zhou facing a tough season end, Sauber is preparing for a transformative era with fresh faces in the driver lineup, including Nico Hulkenberg and rising Brazilian talent Gabriel Bortoleto. As Sauber transitions toward full Audi ownership in 2026, fans can expect big changes, with Audi aiming to bring a competitive edge to the grid. This decision also reintroduces a Brazilian driver to F1 since Felipe Massa, adding new excitement and a nostalgic nod for F1 fans worldwide.Behind the scenes, McLaren's decision to release Bortoleto shows their commitment to fostering young talent, while Bottas may be eyeing a reserve driver position with Mercedes. But can this new lineup and Audi's backing truly revitalize the Sauber team? With Audi's extensive workforce expansion and strategic vision, there's potential – but no guarantees. Mattia Binotto's leadership could play a vital role, setting Sauber on a journey toward a brighter future. Tune in as we break down Sauber's current challenges and Audi's ambitious F1 plans that might redefine the team in the coming years!#f1 #formula1 #formulaone #f1news #f12024 #sauber #valtteribottas #bottas #f1latest #f1updates #sauber #formula12024 Sauber did the right thing sacking Bottashttps://youtu.be/GJ6ad295_yM

Reckon you can guess who will be the next manager sacking in this season's Premier League?Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Thomas Sorensen are back with their big picks ahead of the weekend of football, including a tip that one manager will hit the chopping block after another loss for his side! Plus, the boys go studs up on Phil for his call for this weekend's action and Mark predicts further misery for the Premier League champions, and we hear from Michelle Escobar and Ash Sykes with their women's football preview!-----------Listen to Optus Sport's award-winning limited series: Football Belongs, charting the cultural threads of Australian society through the lens of nine football matches:Acast: https://play.acast.com/s/football-belongsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AzBek8ub2oEsWLYHWetg7Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/football-belongs-australias-football-identity-by-optus/id1543067162 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The guys discuss the defense breaking out for three sacks vs Dallas on Sunday

With a schedule so in keeping with recent events, this week's episode is about the sacking of a Manchester United manager in 1981 but with so much relevance to the current day. The author Wayne Barton joins Martyn and Rob to talk about the weight of the job in difficult times, the tension between the technocrat and the force of personality and how brand of football and fan power are nothing new... If you want to support the podcast or want your episodes without ads and a couple of days earlier then head over to patreon.com/NessunDormaPodcast where you can subscribe for as little as $3.99 a month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Sydney Morning Herald Chief League Writer Adrian Proszenko joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to discuss all the movement in the player market with all free agent players able to sign with clubs for 2026 from today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in today as we have our sports wrap up from around the globe. We delve into the NBA start, Ten Hag's Sacking, The Ballon D'or, F1, NFL & UFC. Stick around for the 2nd half of the show, where we have hobby talk. Where we go over any relevant Hobby news from the past week. Please like and subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/double-coverage2/support

We start Reaction Monday off wiuth a high-profile sackingThen, we look at ATLUTD and Messi and Friends and the rest of MLS from the weekendSoccerForUSPod's Bart Keeler drops by for a look at the USWNT friendly in Nashville and some reffing down here- how to better handle talk between officials, VAR, and a red card in MLS

Former Manchester United Captain Gary Neville is amongst the guests on ‘The Football Show' on Sky Sports News, reacting to the breaking news that Manchester United have sacked manager Erik ten Hag following the club's poor start to the season. Former England internationals Stephen Warnock and Sue Smith also join Rob Jones and our Chief Reporter, Kaveh Solhekol, to discuss the timing of the decision, and ask who could be next through the door at Old Trafford. You can keep up to date with the very latest news coming out of Manchester United on Sky Sports News and skysports.com.

Coach stops by for his weekly visit talking game plan vs Tampa and what the team needs to improve upon after the loss to Seattle

There was drama in Kenyan politics this week which ended with the impeachment of deputy president  Rigathi Gachagua. Young people voted in big numbers during the general elections in 2022.  Two youths share their views on the matter.Why has the government of Ivory Coast dissolved all student unions?And how Al-Shabab militia in Mogadishu are making life difficult for business owners with CCTV cameras on their premises.Presenter Charles Gitonga Producers: Frenny Jowi, Blessing Aderogba, Yvette Twagiramariya and Paul Bakibinga Technical Producer: Francesca Dunne Editors: Andre Lombard and Alice Muthengi.

In which Hogwarts prepares for battle. Email us at restrictedsectionpod@gmail.com to tell us what you thought of The Sacking of Severus Snape or even what you think of us! We'd love to read your email on the show. Be sure to subscribe to know right away about new episodes, and rate and review! SUPPORT US ON OUR PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/therestrictedsection THANK YOU LOVE YOU BUY OUR MERCH: https://www.teepublic.com/user/restricted-section-podcast THANK YOU LOVE YOU IG: https://www.instagram.com/restrictedsectionpod/ TW: https://twitter.com/restrictedpod FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/rspoddetentioncrew/   Check out our other amazing Deus Ex Media podcasts! www.deusexmedia.org   This episode featured: Adal Rifai IG @adalrifai https://www.instagram.com/adalrifai/ Adal plugged Astro Bot https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/astro-bot/ He also plugged Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver https://bookshop.org/a/97181/9780063251922 Christina Kann https://linktr.ee/christinakann Christina plugged Super Scary https://www.deusexmedia.org/superscary.html Also Elvira, Mistress of the Dark (1988) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095088/ Also Midsommar https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8772262/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1 Also this 7-hour breakdown of Midsommar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZQv1_oosZg Lelia IG @leelz4realz Lelia plugged Gone Girl (2014) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2267998/

Hello Rank Squad!It's tough out there as a manager. You can be winning trophies and be the designated Chosen One one minute, and then on the verge of losing your job the next. It's brutal, but it's the way football works, so we wanted to revisit an old staple and take a look at some of the managers under the cosh this season, and what the future holds for them.We start with the big discussion point in the Premier League - the future of Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, but more under the microscope of who United could legitimately bring in right now as an instant improvement, before getting into things properly. Dean picks three in the Premier League - Julen Lopetegui at West Ham United, Gary O'Neil at Wolves and Russell Martin at Southampton - as we assess their situations and give our verdicts. Then we head Continental, as Jack takes a look at who's under it in Europe - visiting Paulo Fonseca at AC Milan, Gerardo Seoane at Borussia Mönchengladbach, Ivan Juric (!) at AS Roma, and Ruben Baraja at Valencia CF, to see what their situations look like in this international break. It's Ranks! And remember, if you'd like more from the Rank Squad, including extra podcasts every Monday and Friday (including our weekly Postbox taking a look at the whole weekend of football) and access to our brilliant Discord community, then why not join us here on Patreon?

This week Kevvy got turfed from coaching the Broncos, unbeknownst to him. At the Dally M's on Wednesday night, Roy, Danika and V'landys re-enacted Kevvy's sacking just for fun.

Part 2- 75K Per Day, Sacking Dan Marino + Babz On The Mic, listen live 6-10am on the iheartradio app

Gorden Tallis, James Graham, James Hooper & Dan Ginnane are in to talk Kevin Walters being sacked by the Broncos. We review both preliminary finals, talk the Sharks & Roosters seasons & who should replace Madge as NSW coach?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gorden Tallis, James Graham, James Hooper & Dan Ginnane are in to talk Kevin Walters being sacked by the Broncos. We review both preliminary finals, talk the Sharks & Roosters seasons & who should replace Madge as NSW coach?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was another eventful week in the Romaverse. Listen along as we reflect on Daniele De Rossi's surprise sacking before shifting the focus to Ivan Juric's successful debut against Udinese. What was behind the chaos and what does it mean going forward? Tune in and find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hearts CEO Andrew McKinlay sits down with Sky Sports' Luke Shanley for an exclusive interview as he discusses why the club sacked Steven Naismith, how they'll appoint a new head coach, reports the club are in talks with Brighton owner Tony Bloom over investment and they use of his analytics company, the future of captain Lawrence Shankland, being linked with the Rangers CEO job and much more.

Our reaction to Roma letting go of Daniele De Rossi... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/italianfootballtv/support

We react to the shocking news of Roma sacking Daniele De Rossi... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/italianfootballtv/support

In his first broadcast interview since being sacked by Raith Rovers Ian Murray speaks to Jonathan Sutherland about his surprise at that decision, his career in management to date and his ambitions for the future.Get in touch with your comments or questions. Our email address is Scottishfootball@bbc.co.uk

An airline's been forced to reinstate a cabin crew member after a tribunal found they wrongly sacked him for breaching the airlines alcohol policy and having sex while on fatigue leave. Dylan Macnish was dismissed after two incident in 2023. He drank a glass of prosecco at a Virgin xmas party within 7 and a half hours of work flight, company policy is no alcohol within eight hours of duty.Another time he was unable to sleep after a helping a passenger who had a suspected a stroke at the airport. He activated fatigue leave; where crew are able to take extra rest hours. During the extended lay over he hooked up with someone on the dating app Grindr and had sex in his hotel room. Virgin Australia used evidence from CCTV footage of Macnish's hotel hallway, and the swipe card records for his room as evidence. Australia's Fairwork Commision, found while MacNish did breach the alcohol policy that's not an automatic reason to sack him and he had accessed fatique leave for genuine reasons, employment law expert Blair Scotland spoke to Lisa Owen.

Phil Goodlad is joined by Tony Watt and Asim Rabbani to discuss the latest Scottish football news and preview Celtic's eagerly anticipated Champions League opener against Slovan Bratislava. Slovakian journalist Lukas Vrablik also drops in to fill us in on what we can expect from the visitors and St Johnstone fan Sam Miller reacts to the sacking of Craig Levein. Get in touch with your comments or questions. Our email address is Scottishfootball@bbc.co.uk

It's time for The Truth!Sam Tighe and Dougie Critchley sit down to discuss one of the burning questions of the international break - whether Erik ten Hag is the man who can guide Manchester United back to where they want to be, challenging for league titles and competing consistently in the Champions League. United's summer was a chaotic one, starting with the new INEOS-backed ownership fluttering their eyes at a number of different managers across Europe, before finally coming to the conclusion that the best one (or the best that they could get) was already at the club in the shape of Ten Hag. Three games into the season, and the knives are out for Ten Hag again, with United's last game before the international break - a 3-0 home loss to Liverpool - driving home the point to many that the Dutchman was perhaps not the best man to be in the dugout as United attempt to get back to the top of the pile. So is he a help or a hindrance to the club's plans to return to the top table, and are his tactics limited or simply making the most of what he has at his disposal?The Truth is somewhere in the middle... Hosts: Sam Tighe & Dougie CritchleyProduction & Editing: Jack Collins Studio Recording: Footwork Media And remember, if you'd like more from the Rank Squad, including extra podcasts every Monday and Friday (including our weekly Postbox taking a look at the whole weekend of football) and access to our brilliant Discord community, then why not join us here on Patreon?

Falcons PXP analyst Wes Durham joins to preview Sunday's Steelers game and what's going wrong with FSU and Clemson right now in the ACC.

We chat with Bronco Adam Reynolds about the game this weekend and will they make the top 8. Woodsy tells us what is going on at the Tigers? We draw our King for a Season major winner and Jude Tackles the new law that will allow us to ignore our boss…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode we heard from Christine who's just found out her babysitter lives with Bi-Polar disorder. She's now concerned that her kids may not be safe in her care???

In this weeks news we cover the following stories: Sacking of Met commander over drugs test overturned | Fans point out big 'problem' for Snoop Dogg as he reveals Olympic role | Thailand decides not to re-criminalise cannabis as it eyes $1bn medicinal industry | Where Kamala Harris Stands On Marijuana As She Prepares To Accept The Democratic Presidential Nomination | Cocaine sharks aren't the only animals getting high! How spaced-out moths, dopey dolphins, and drunk monkeys have all been recorded partaking in recreational drug use | Drug policy charity Transform launches UK cannabis legalisation campaign |  Come and join in the discussion about any of these news articles on our cannabis growing forum, Discord server, or any of your favourite social networks. Visit our website for links.  Website: https://highonhomegrown.com Discord: https://discord.gg/sqYGkF4xyQ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/highonhomegrown Thank you for downloading and listening to our cannabis podcast! I hope you enjoy this episode.

This video is sponsored by Logos. For 10% off their incredible resources, visit: https://logos.com/gospelsimplicity https://logos.com/gospelsimplicityorthodoxhttps://verbum.com/gospelsimplicityIn this video, Catholic author Steve Weidenkopf breaks down popular myths about the middle ages. We focus especially on misunderstandings regarding the dark ages, the crusades, and the inquisition. Steve's book: https://amzn.to/4ckMArvSteve's website: https://steveweidenkopf.com/Support Gospel Simplicity:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gospelsimplicityOne Time Donation: https://www.paypal.me/gospelsimplicityMerch: https://shop.gospelsimplicity.comFollow Gospel Simplicity on Social Media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gospelsimplicityInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gospelsimplicityAbout Gospel Simplicity:Gospel Simplicity began as a YouTube channel in a Moody Bible Institute dorm. It was born out of the central conviction that the gospel is really good news, and I wanted to share that with as many people as possible. The channel has grown and changed over time, but that central conviction has never changed. Today, we make content around biblical and theological topics, often interacting with people from across the Christian tradition with the hope of seeking greater unity and introducing people to the beautiful simplicity and transformative power of the gospel, the good news about Jesus.About the host:Austin Suggs holds a BA in Theology from Moody Bible Institute and is currently pursuing an MA in Liberal Arts with a focus in Theology and Philosophy from St. John's College, Annapolis. He has served in the local church in a number of ways, including as a full-time staff member,, teacher, church planter, and more. Today, he resides outside of Baltimore with his wife Eliza. Video Stuff:Camera: Sony a6300Lens: Sigma 16mm F1.4 https://amzn.to/2MjssPBEdited in FCPXMusic:Bowmans Root - Isaac JoelYODRSIYIVB5B6QPM*Links in the description may include affiliate links in which I receive a small commission of any purchases you make using that link.00:00 - Intro02:52 - Source of the myths07:00 - Trends in misunderstandings13:36 - The Dark Ages21:18 - The Crusades26:52 - The Glory of the Crusades33:10 - The Sacking of Constantinople43:00 - The Inquisition52:15 - Torture in the Inquisition1:01:16 - What to do when we're scandalized by history1:05:19 - Final Four 

One podcast barely seems enough to cover all of the rugby league chat from around the NRL this week amidst rumours of the premature demise of the game's conscience, the Sackville Slugger. We cover the week that was; including Robbo's 300th, Sticky's latest rant and the Tigers lock down their future stadium strategy. On the podium we cover the three greatest cult heroes of the last 45 years, then Rick judges whether Gonzo can finally break his duck against Pero in the weekly preview. It's all this and more on Australia's hottest new podcast. So… let's get into it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this edition of the FootballVision Podcast, Phil is joined by football writer Parth Gupta to talk all things Chelsea and where they go from here, after parting ways with Mauricio Pochettino. Starting off with a season review, conversation moves onto standout players and those who underwhelmed, issues bubbling behind the scenes, uncertainty surrounding the current ownership and which manager should take over at Stamford Bridge. Host: Phil Costa Guest: Parth Gupta Learn more at https://www.footballvisionpodcast.com/ Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sales@bluewirepods.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices