The crowning of a new leader was of significance for the people of Intik, with the terrace farmers in both excitement and nervosity, for a new leader meant a day of rest, and a communal feast, however it meant that much food must be provided. This was a good time however, with Intik just having annexed the Mountain of Hildenfuns from the nearby city of Anzo, which was in itself a weak border town ripe for the taking. With Anzo under the Intikese banner, the people may have a chance to gain superiority over the other city-States. 

But all of that was of no concern for the common farmer, who was content to work the terraces, growing life literally into the face of a mountain. More conquest meant more land, and more land meant more money. It also meant more metal, more copper for the taking, and cheaper tools to work with. 

However, back in the inner sanctum of Intik, Gelvira was consulting a new aid in what to do about Anzo. His name was Thurismund, and he had been leader of the Intik Phalax since before Gelvira was even born.

"So, that is the plan, you hold the festival, conduct the obligitory ceremony to the Sun, while the Army and I take Anzo before the feast is even over."
"Yes, Anzo is at the frontier of the mountains, with it, we may even be able to conduct regular trade with non-Velitii nations."
"Exactly, just leave it to me, and this will pass with ease"