 In 347 BC, the Thebans appealed to Philip for aid, and he sent a small force to their assistance.That force was large enough to honour his alliance with Thebes, but not enough to end the war—he desired the glory of ending the war personally, in the manner of his choosing, and on his terms.In early 346 BC, Philip let it be known that he intended to march south with the Thessalians, though not where or why.