allegiance
loyalty or commitment of a subordinate to a superior or of an individual to a group or cause
barbarian
in ancient times a member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations
capitulate
cease to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand
confinement
limitation, restriction
decree
an official order issued by a legal authority
defile
spoil
embolden
give someone the courage or confidence to do something or to behave in a certain way
exhortation
an address or communication emphatically urging someone to do something
feign
pretend to be affected
heed
pay attention
immunity
officially granted exemption from legal proceedings
mediator
negotiator
phalanx
group of people or things of a similar type forming a compact body or brought together for a common purpose
plunder
steal goods from a place or person, typically using force and in a time of war or civil disorder
portend
be a sign or warning that something, esp. something momentous or calamitous is likely to happen
prudent
acting with or showing care and thought for the future
satrap
any subordinate or local ruler
scrupulous
extremely attentive to details
senate
any of various legislative or governing bodies
siege
a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside
strife
angry or bitter disagreement over fundamental issues
tribute
an act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration
trireme
an ancient Roman war galley with three banks of oars
turmoil
a state of great disturbance, confusion, or uncertainty
venture
a risky or daring journey or undertaking
zeal
great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective
