Scymira [Game Thread]

Given that the King refuses to even listen to our side of the story, Maa-Talia sends their troops to support Fugue in the Gasharde conflict.

In order to counteract the expected loss of life during the ongoing war, Sharva attempts to expand their land and population. A knight and loyal military officer, Sir Warren, is sent with a very small garrison of soldiers to claim a few free villages for House Sharva. There is no military resistance and very little resistance in general. The village leaders decide that in these uncertain times, paying taxes to House Sharva and sending some young men off to join the army seems worth it for the protection they receive in return.
Sir Warren is put in charge of this new province for his service. He also receives an envelope with secret information from High Lord Oslan...

At the same time, the Lord of the Planes begins reinforcing the Crownlands capital of House Sharva in case the undead turn and attack Sharva.

Sharva will not withdraw their troops from the royal army at this point.

Dear Mother,
We have won a great victory. A victory, I must say, I did not expect based on the initial reports of the number of houses against our actions. I am encouraged and ready to continue fighting for our cause, but as I look out at the King's coalition, I fear the odds are still not yet in our favor. But I believe, if the scales could be tipped a bit more, I think we could force the King's forces into a parlay, which of course favors your skills of negotiation.
Your loyal son,
Dorathus Talia, Commander of Maa-Talia's Army

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Dear Tonia,
I am ever impressed by your ability to forge positive bonds with fellow nations. Now is a time more than ever that we need those bonds. Your recent interactions with House Sol have been particularly impressive, both at the festival earlier this year and now establishing a new and productive trading post. Please use this new bridge to help our House at a time of great need.
Your loving aunt,
Claudia Talia, Head of House Maa-Talia

After receiving the letter from Claudia, Tonia, who is heading the operations at their new trading port on the east coast near House Sol, travels to seek a private audience with Vista Sol, Head of House Sol to discuss possible ways that might influence Sol to change their role in the Gasharde Conflict. Ideally, Tonia would like to convince Sol to switch sides but simply finding an excuse to head home before the second round of battles would also be helpful. She emphasizes their growing positive relationship since the festival and the successful establishment of the trading port and Maa-Talia's continued commitment to strength the relationship. She asks what it would take for Sol's support?

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Dear High Lord Spaulding of the Kraken Society,
Maa-Talia and Fugue have successfully defended our new stake in the shipyard repair business, but the odds are still not fully in our favor. If you are still interested in this mutually beneficial venture, we hope you will provide some much needed troop support. We feel another victory could force the King's coalition into a parlay where we could negotiate terms in our favor.
Sincerely,
Holanna Talia, Quarter Master General, House Maa-Talia

Using the aftermath of the second victory as leverage, Maa-Talia sends messengers across the battle field to ask the King's Coalition for a parlay to negotiate peaceful terms. They suggest a round table with representatives from each of the houses involved.

In the meantime, Commander Dorathus Talia joins Borovopos's troops to thank them for joining their cause, but asks what lead to their change of heart.