Philip is in control of Greece now, but issues are plaguing Philip on the domestic front. Issues with the local Macedonian aristocracy, Alexander, his wife Olympias, and a jilted lover make 336 BC a busy year for Philip.

In the aftermath of the Battle at Chaeronea, Philip installs a new league in Corinth making himself the leader of the league. Meanwhile, Philip's restless nature leads him to look east to Persia for a new conquest.

Philip marches south to handle yet another Sacred War. Athens finally finds a powerful ally in Thebes to aid them in the war against Macedonia. Philip will face the combined forces of Athens and Thebes for supremacy of Greece.

Philip experiences a turbulent campaigning season in 340 BC, with some highs, but mainly lows.

Philip is at peace with Greece and turns his attention toward Illyria and Thrace. Meanwhile, in Athens, internal politics begin to turn divisive over their peace with Macedonians. While Demosthenes rallies Athenians to embrace war with Philip.

It's time we finally introduce the prodigal son into the narrative!

In 346 BCE, two years after the fall of Olynthus Philip makes his move in Southern Greece after 6 years.

In the intervening years since the events in Thessaly, Philip handles business in his immediate sphere of influence, culminating in another serious annexation of territory.

Philip is drawn into the Sacred War and faces off against the Phocians forces led by Onomarchus.

Central Greece finds itself embroiled in a Sacred War. Thessaly asks Philip for aid in a local power struggle which will draw Philip into the wider war effort.