No Rest for the Wicked

The Lombards are pleased, although Aldihoc is fuming. To forestall civil war, the two brothers had made private agreement to split their dominions, with Aldihoc taking authority in the Langobard north, and Godehoc controlling the Latin south. Knowing that the domain of his prancing, short-tunic wearing, perfumed and pampered excuse for a brother, Godehoc was currently secure while the homes of his own supporters and his own powerbase was being ravaged by Huns was not something he could stomach easily. Aldihoc loses his temper, and says several impolitic things about Marcellinus, threatening him with personal violence if he doesn't take care of the Huns immediately. Godehoc tries to speak reason, and only infuriates Aldihoc further.

The Lombard armies remain with Marcellinus, hoping to join in a unified campaign to defend Lombardia. Godehoc suggests that the Goths may be eager to see such a large army out of their newly won puppet-empire, and could be cajoled into joining a campaign. Especially if the Hunnic presence on the very borders of Italy can be presented as a direct threat to Ravenna.