[lwarmonger]

The Ermorian forces are merely launching a preventative action in order to retain the balance of power. Marverni has not been acting in good faith, as their "punitive action" has turned into an attempt at outright annexation of one of the three nations left standing. If they were to merely return all of the territory they have taken from Abysia and give suitable reparations to both Abysia and Ermor to cover certain expenses then Ermor would be content with a return to the status quo.