Editing Fates Intertwined (section)

==Year 4== 

''The 9th year since the Scarlet Empress’s disappearance...''

'''Realm'''

Minor skirmishes break out along Prefecture borders. Everyone denies responsibility and instead claim that it is an organized effort by an outside party causing the disruptions. Blame falls on various bandit groups and others considered bad elements of society. Realm supply ships are increasingly hit by pirate ships, survivors of the attacks report that many Dragon-blooded are among the attackers.

'''East'''

The Republic of Chaya is assumed lost as no word comes out of the kingdom other than Arczeckhi victory.

Outlying Seventh Legion stations quickly subdue local forces. Only Seventh Legion forces stationed in larger cities find difficulty in holding their position or advancing. Supplies from Lookshy airships allow them to continue fighting while the main forces approach. Lookshy calls on its allies and conquered territories to supply more troops to the effort. Some of its former allies in the Confederation of Rivers see the coming problems and join with Lookshy, offering supplies, troops, and aid. Others sign a mutual defense pact to prevent Lookshy from spreading into their territory, Nexus is the main advocate.