While I love drama, the truth is shown here:
http://forum.melee.org/diplomacy/legionaries-declare-eternal-war-on-acre-and-their-vassels/180/I would quote, but the thread is locked, but here's a copy and paste for you people too lazy to hit the link:
Quote from: Bryggan on April 29, 2015, 09:22:15 am
So, word is is that Bryggan married NSIV, and at the wedding everyone elected Bryggan to become Emperor, provided he appointed a senate or a house of lords or something to keep that madman in check. Not quite democracy, but a seedling of such. Besotted by NSIV, who actually looks just like her avatar, Bryggan succumbed. He also said he'd stop drinking... so....
As Emperor. along with his Empress, they grant amnesty to the steppe folk, and wish them to join them. But, of course, due to past transgressions they insist that thsy give up all cities and castles, and the arms that lay within, and that they shall limit themselves to armies of 200 and shall only use monies gained to equip such men. Any extra men, money or arms, shall be transferred to the nearest proven loyal lord in our realm.
A small price to pay, and on would be a fool to pass on it.
;)
Your foolish demands are denied.
But I do respect the fact that Acre and their vassals have now officially showed their alliances that everyone already knew anyway.
All "The Holy chadzian Empire" army's and caravans are not welcome in the Steppe and will be considered hostile if found in these forbidden lands.
All The Holy chadzian Empire fiefs in the Steppe must be abandoned.
I, kind hearted soul that I am, offered Dutchy the olive branch of peace, but he callously refused my generous terms. So despite our common desire for a nice, peaceful trading simulation, Dutchy and his mega-rich, well garrisoned faction are forcing us to once again go to war and have awesome battles and edge of your seat fights.
So, to my men, I say- jump in the thrill of strat. It is oh, so slow, but win or lose, it always feels good when you are an active part of the big picture (the big picture being us crushing all our enemies).