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You ask this 'Odonás' what exactly the purpose of this war is. This man, of graying hairs yet clearly healthy in his age
"You see, Lord Viscount" he begin, speaking with confidence.
"As you no doubt know, the lands of Straccia are, despite their divided nature, amidst the wealthiest of Mauva. Thanks to their warm, humid climate, they are ideal for the growth of many valuable products such as grapes and olives. Their position in the middle of the Meringian sea has also allowed them to engage in trade with both us, here in Mauva, as well as those in the eastern lands and even north, well into Valschen in the north."
He speaks the truth; although Portblanc's position as an island has made it one amidst the most important trade cities in Mirevale, the volume of commerce it sees pales in comparison to the trade ocurring in the trade republics of that peninsula. Although not the wealthiest, the Nera are the largest of these republics, and one amongst the most powerful too.
"Because of this, it follows that the powers of this world would fight amidst themselves to ensure their influence would grow. Thankfully, our foes in the <span class="mu-s">League of Bach</span> have yet to be so daring as to attempt a direct invasion."
If there is one state able to contest the might of the Mirevalian Empire in this world, it is the League of Bach. That association of burghers masquerading itself as a state, despite their nature, still own a military force capable of fighting head on the imperial armies of your home nation.
"This of course, did not stop them from using their wealth to attempt to charm the trade republics into their midst. Through their mercantile power, they have all but fully controlled the governments of Chiantia, Monto and Genatta. What had stopped them from spreading further, however, was the presence of the Republic of Nera."
"The Nera have always, historically, had warm relations with the Mirevalian Empire. It was thanks to Mirevalian funding that they were able to expand from their capital of Montellegaria. The Spisa Family, who have dominated their politics for well over a century already, were at the forefront of this."
"I will guess, then, that something has changed?"
The man nods. "Indeed. According to the Spisa, several poorly timed scandals have allowed their rivals, the Fortelli, to turn their electorate in Montellegaria against them. They were ousted from their position, and one Iuliano Fortelli was elected as Doge in their place. Following that, the Spisa have arrived to claim refuge here, and ask us to retake the Republic in their name. And though the Prince cares little for the minutiae of the processes of trader republics, we have it on our knowledge that the Fortelli are far more amicable to the League than their predecessors."
"And thus, cannot be allowed to remain in power." i finish, already forming a picture of the scenario at hand.
