Alexander prepared to meet his enemy in Macedonia, but the king anticipated him, and, reaching Larissa, was admitted into the city. Alexander withdrew to Pherae whilst the Macedonian King placed a garrison in Larissa, as well as in Crannon, which had also come over to him.
Alexander was preparing to meet his enemy in Macedonia, but the king intercepted him at Larissa and was granted entry. Alexander then withdrew to Pherae while the Macedonian king placed troops in both Larissa and Crannon, which had previously joined his side.