A short proclamation was issued by the Heralds of the Empire of Attolia to the Leaders of Europe. Seeing it's brevity and concise nature, the message told any literate that the Empire was now busy mustering its forces rather than taking the time to write a flowery declaration. It read:

"In response to the continued Dashkatar aggression against the Kingdom of Sescos, the Empire of Attolia formally declares war upon the Dashkatar invaders in accordance with the recent agreements of the Summit. May God bring a swift end to this conflict."

The honor bound soldiers of Attolia began to march.