AFTERMATH

Following the events on the attempted assassination of Crown Prince Eramon.   The Empire has descended into chaos.   The assassination marks the fact that the laws of the electorate count are no longer being followed or observed by some of the most influential nobles.   Some suspect the nobles of foul play to seize the throne, other suspect foreign power is at work here.    None can say for certain but what is certain is that the blame is being shifted around the Imperial Court. 

When the Crown Prince himself declares that is safe under the protection of his Sister, Princess Josephine.  Some nobles are quick to point out the Corawyn's involvement given that Princess Josephine is married to Duke Lanelin of Montsillion from Corawyn.  Furthermore, his less than impressive performance in the Imperial Court meant that many of the nobles have lost faith in him.

This is particularly true for Lord Commander Telrae, who felt that the Crown Prince failed to protect his sister who was betrothed to the Crown Prince.  

Within a month the lines of division are much clearer, the Empire has been split into various factions.

The Royalist lead by Grand Duke Archibald are engaged in a bitter civil war with the Traditionalist lead by Arch Prince Frederick.

The Reformist lead by Duchess Maryanne & Marquis Victor form a faction of their own, distrustful of rest of the faction.  They are focus on holding onto their own territory and have reached out to House Vedwyr as well as House Eastford for an alliance.   

To make matters worst, the Salderian Empire is hit by external factions as well.  Militant elves in the south has struck at the Empire, when Duchess Maryanne's lover & son was killed while responding to their attack.  She vowed to stop at nothing to seek justice for the death of her loved ones.

Due to the Chaos within the Empire and Princess Josephine declared as one of the contenders.   Her husband Duke Lanelin has marshalled the some Corawynian nobles and are sailing across the Rhun Sea claiming to aid Princess Josephine in rooting out dissidents and traitors to the Empire.  

Given the rivalry between the two nations this was not well received.  The Duke's move is seen as an invasion and General Orlandeu immediately mobilizes his forces and is working with Admiral Crassus Seacrest to stop the Corawyns from crossing the Rhun Sea.    

In the Northern part of Salderia.   The Corawynians have landed at the Blood Marshes and are engaged in battle with the Empire.  The Empire is determined to teach the Corawynians another lesson they will never forget.

In the South, House Weyland are being lead by Duchess Maryanne to punish the elves for their transgressions.   

In Central Salderia, forces loyal to the Grand Duke & Arch Prince fight each on the open plains and farms.   Lothelmar currently are now firmly in the hands of the Grand Duke and fighting in the streets are fierce.

In the Eastern Front, Duke Tobias are dealing with Brosengar civil war.    Trying to ensure he maintains neutrality despite calls from the Brosengar to pull him to either side.

In the West, Empire Scouts report that a growing military presence around the City of Clydehill but they have not marched onto the Empire.   Perhaps PRIME's attempt at diplomacy might have worked....