PyleaMUN Historical Crisis Committee

The shroud of mystery is lifted. PyleaMUN's Historical Crisis Committee is the Congress of Corinth, 337 BCE. Will you defend Athens’ democracy, salvage Theban honour, or champion the powerful naval states? Under the watchful eye of Philip II, your mission is to unite Greece and launch a war against Persia. This is high‑stakes diplomacy where your words can reshape the past. We're seeking fearless delegates with a passion for rewriting history. Your legacy awaits.

⚔️ The Committee

This simulation reenacts the historic congress convened by Philip II of Macedon to establish a “Common Peace” and unite the Greek world for a Panhellenic campaign against Persia. Delegates will debate, amend, vote on, and ratify the founding charter of the new Hellenic League—while responding to crises that test its legitimacy from the outset.

👥 Chairing Team — Architects of Hegemony

King & Final Arbiter: Philip II of Macedon (c. 382–336 BCE)
Opens/closes the Congress, issues crisis updates via royal decrees or urgent intelligence, and holds ultimate veto power. May summon private audiences to exert pressure.

Main Chair: Parmenion (d. 334 BCE)
Primary procedural officer: manages debate, rules on motions, enforces time limits, and keeps discussion focused with military precision.

Vice‑Chair & Rapporteur: Antipater (c. 397–319 BCE)
Records and projects drafts/amendments, clarifies legal or procedural points, and observes negotiations during unmods to report bloc movements.

Rapporteuse (alternative): Olympias of Epirus (c. 375–316 BCE)
Performs rapporteur duties with equal authority; renowned for political acumen and fierce commitment to Macedonian unity.

🏛️ Delegations (20)

The Great Powers & Major Players

Athens — Phocion: pragmatic general seeking to preserve naval dignity and democratic autonomy.
Thebes — Astyphilus: cooperative stance to rebuild and salvage honor after Chaeronea.
Corinth — Deinarchus: host city prioritizing trade protection and stability.
Argos — Perilaus: pro‑Philip; aims to diminish Spartan influence.
Thessalian League — Daochos of Pharsalus: key Macedonian ally advancing Philip’s agenda.

The Peloponnesian Bloc

Achaean League — Aratus of Sicyon: advocates a strong council to protect smaller states.
Arcadian League — Cercidas of Megalopolis: natural ally of Macedon, intent on containing Sparta.
Elis — Phaeax of Elis: champions “Common Peace,” ending internecine wars.

Central & Western Greece

Aetolian League — Chares of Aetolia: fiercely independent; wary of any loss of autonomy.
Acarnanian League — Anaximenes: supports Macedonian oversight for security.
Phocis — Onomarchus the Younger: seeks protection and a chance to rebuild post‑war.
Megara — Stilpo of Megara: philosopher‑diplomat navigating between powers.
Ambracia* — Gorgias of Ambracia: pro‑Macedonian; aims to contain Aetolians.
Epirus* — Arrhytas of Molossia: royal ally pursuing prestige and security.

The Islands & Maritime States

Euboea — Callias of Chalcis: argues unity is vital against piracy and interference.
Corcyra (Corfu) — Prytanis: focuses on maritime law and balanced naval power.
Byzantium — Leo of Byzantium: guards Hellespont grain routes; wary of both Persia and overreach.
Rhodes* — Timocrates: commercial naval power insisting on autonomy and free trade.
Chios* — Strattis: prioritizes liberation of Ionian cities; suspicious of new hegemons.
Mytilene (Lesbos) — Pittacus the Younger: demands firm protections for smaller islands.

📝 Apply

Only 20 seats are available. Applications are vetted personally by the leadership team.