The letter in Emperor Gelawdewos' hand was short, but it carried the weight of an entire war.
Ottomans and Portuguese allies against Abyssinia.
New ally found : Prince Khisa of Nuri.
Need supplies for new navy, blueprints for new ships provided.
Adal camps eliminated between Shewa and the border by Prince Khisa.
Plans to purge spies have begun.
He did not wait for formalities or debate. Nobles and generals were summoned without delay. The emperor didn't have time for lengthy council sessions — not with what this letter implied. A chance. A fighting chance.
By the second day, his royal convoy reached Shewa.
