 The former was supported by 15 fortified cities and the latter by was supported by two strong cities, Carmo (Carmona) and Bardo, the "Malacini" and the "Sexetani" (form the coast in the southeast) and "Baeturia" (an area between the rivers Baetis and Guadiana).Other peoples had not yet disclosed their intentions, but would soon join the revolt.The senate did not take any immediate action and instead decided to get the new praetors to ask for instructions after they were elected in the forthcoming elections.