War of the Spice Islands

The War of the Spice Islands began in 843 AIC when Leopoli declared war on Lymetis and Desteylle declared war on Aethytia. Karlsbund, hoping to gain influence with the cities, declared war on Leopoli to defend Lymetis.

Background

The trade of the southern nations is mainly based on the exchanges with the Spice Islands. Though Desteylle and Karlsbund maintain trade relations with the Nakajima nations, they are vastly outcompeted there by both the Order of St. Castor and the Holy Archadian Empire. In the south a status quo is maintained allowing a roughly equal split of the trade coming from the Spice Islands.

In early 843, the Leopolitan and Steylch operated a diplomatic rapprochement and signed an alliance. An expedition to Lymetis and Aethytia was prepared for the next year.

Theatres

The three nations mobilized quickly and launched operations. Karlsbund was quickly ousted from the conflict after the complete destruction of its fleet and the capture of its entire army at the Battle of Cape Sand. Meanwhile, the Steyllch army sieged and assaulted Aethytia.