After some deliberation and negotiation, Imperator Caesar Flavius Valerius Leo Tertius Basiliscus Marcellus Porphyrogenitus Pius Felix Invictus Augustus has announced with Shahanshah Mirza Sasan of Eastern Persia that Despótēs Caesar Flavius Valerius Balius Basiliscus Marcellus Porphyrogenitus and Princess Amaya Sasan of Persia shall be wed.

After a very fancy wedding, an entire month of celebrations was held in Constantinople and throughout the Roman Empire. Leo III, in honour of his son's marriage, raised him to Augustus and co-emperor of the Roman Empire. Evidently Balius and Amaya had hit it off, so to speak, since a few months later Amaya popped out a vigorous, healthy baby boy. In honour of his very wise, clever, and brave father, Balius christened the boy Leo.

Another month of celebrations ensued. As his first act as Augustus, Balius raised his new son to the customary titles of Despótēs and Caesar.

Roma Invicta!