Pyris' Triumph at Asculum

King pyrus had lost many veterans in the battle, including key generals. He decided to try to negotiate a peaceful settlement with the romans. But he marched on rome to give the negotiations urgency and make it clear that unless the romans sued for peace, they would face him again. The romans proudly rejected the offer of a settlement. They would never share italy. This culminated in his untimely death in battle,. ending epiris's hopes to become a power in greece.