Another War?

September 1697 – The Royal Palace of Elysea

King Bruno sat at the head of the grand war council chamber, a massive oak table stretching before him, covered with maps, reports, and letters from across the empire. The room was filled with high-ranking officials—military commanders, colonial administrators, and members of the royal cabinet. The scent of burning candles and ink filled the air as scribes prepared to record the discussions.

At the far end of the table, Marshal Armand Roux's latest report from Pan-America lay open, detailing Elysea's dominance over the continent's eastern regions. The war in Pan-America was progressing faster than expected, but it was also drawing unwanted attention.