WAIT!Why declare war so quick? For a small percentage* I will happily represent you since this was an unjustified attack
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We'll figure out the amount of men lost, the gear lost (probably peasant gear, but it has its value too), the value of the trade goods stolen (sell price, not buying price), time lost, punitive damages, emotional scarring, etc.
I'm thinking 600,000 silver would be a reasonable settlement. After my cut, and the court costs and some administration fees, you could be taking home around 100,000 silver!
True, I tried that with LCO and it didn't work, but I'm pretty sure it was because they were all quitting at the time. So think about it!