[earcaraxe]

As the leader of the ill-fated Abysia i would like to add my perspective.

I was very much suprised by the bandari offensive: it was insanely early, much indies still standing. I think, a war this early only bears fruit only if the agressor manages to defeat and conquer the enemy very quickly. I was convinced Bandar Log's army and magic arsenal werent capable of that. In reality Bandar didnt even came close to beat my troops and fire-mage commanders in a quick war even with their blessed sacred cavalry: they not only didnt manage to win quickly but even got beaten back to our "natural" border. I didnt push further, hoping those monkey brains would get the message of peace, but they intruded again, sealing our fates. The monkey army's attempt of conquering Abysia was futile and in vain - and a huge strategic mistake - , but it left the demonic fire-worshipper's realm exhausted and weakened as I spent all my gold on the patriotic war instead of forts and research. It was an excellent move by Agartha to start the invasion, and it was a finely carried out and swift one! Grats!