War of the Spice Islands

The war of the Spice Islands begins in 2138WE when Leopoli declared war on Lymetis and Desteylle declared war on Aethytia. In turn Karlsbund declared war on Leopoli in an attempt to occupy Lymetis first.

Context
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 2138WE, the Leopolitan and Steylch operate a diplomatic rapporchement and sign an alliance. An expedition to Lymetis and Aethytia is prepared for the next year.

The race to the islands
The three nations mobilize quickly and launch operations to seize the trade of the islands of Lymetis and Aethytia. Karlsbund is 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.

In the mean time, the Steyllch army sieged and assaulted Aethytia.