The Empire of Attolia

The Attolian War Council sat around the grand map of Europe. Miniatures sat all around the map, signifying various armies that were known to be stationed in those regions. However, once thing was very clear in the mess that was Europe. The borders of the nations were changing, swiftly. While the Empire of Attolia had declared war upon the heathens of Dashkatar, there was currently little that the Empire could do. Sescos was far, and the bulk of the Empire's fleet was heading to the Orient. The only solution was to march, but that was in itself a problem as they would have to cross numerous borders and battlefield to reach Sescos. Attolia had to find a way to bring peace to Europe so that they could march upon the Dashkatar.

However, the situation could not be worse. All their neighbors were embroiled in war within the continent. The Ubren marched north to Aontas... but were bogged down by the brutal winter. Redcliff just went through more military disasters as the HTE took the province of Salid without a single shot and reports also came of how the Redcliff Empire's armies were shattered in the east as well. Now, more nations were joining the coalition against Redcliff. In addition, the Redcliff colonies were going through an even worse rebellion as a certain... party likely armed the rebels in a move that Lothair believed would come to bite its mastermind's arse in the future. It was never wise to arm radical religious militants. In fact, Attolia issued a statement, denouncing such actions and reprimanded whoever armed the rebels.

Lothair II shook his head in disbelief. "How bull headed does an Emperor have to be to lose virtually every battle in a year? Military losses, administrative losses, diplomatic disaster... I fear for the citizens of Redcliff." General Rehn replied "Aye... it is not too surprising now that our open borders are inviting mostly Redcliff refugees." Lothair II replied "Redcliff has failed its own people. Would anyone expect its people to remain loyal to the state when there are disasters occurring everywhere? Even worse, they could have all been avoided." 

General Rehn replied "My Majesty... why did you not agree to join the coalition? Our men could be marching into those lands and securing the safety of the people?" Lothair II replied "That is not for us to decide for the people. If people wish to leave Redcliff, then they must do so on their own volition. I will not subvert the authority of Redcliff through force, but it appears that many others are not above such reprehensible actions." The General nodded. Attolia would continue to be the voice of reason and sensibility in this time of strife and conflict.

Lothair II continued to speak "We will not take any military action yet... but know that we will march in aid of the Sescosi soon. I am in the midst of securing safe passage to the south for our armies and have sent diplomats and emissaries. Continue to monitor the situation. We will soon be marching in our Crusade against the Dashkatar. I must now head to my meeting with a recently arrived group of village elders from war torn provinces around Europe. They will soon be proud, hard working Attolians living peacefully in Attolian lands with grand children speaking Attolian."