Thanksgiving Steel - 5518

[Dwellomir]

RD: So everyone is clear, the war with the RA was mutual and started on the same turn. RA started scouting my region intentionally early in the game while I was on my way out of his from a starting PC. RA patrol landed on my capital Turn 4, and he brought his entire army there turn 5- I reciprocated on the same turn. Now I control every PC in Krynn save 1, have killed his King, his Regent, his Baron and have 1RD over 100K in value while he has a few villages and the city in Triumvia which he loses this turn. So, unless he has a secret army group he's waiting to spring on me at the last minute - OR he's plotting with the Elf via email which I suppose is allowed since the Elf is new not much else can be happening.  His capital falls for a 3rd time this turn so between that and his Count running things now (and may get captured this turn) his influence is below 10.

So the RA wants me to give him back 8 pc's in Krynn that have me at tight control while he'll return 2 villages in Triumvia that he'll lose next turn. Because "I can't see the big picture".  Clearly I don't know how to play the game.

RA - All
Sure, the story above is about accurate otherwise, but seems the RD "forgot" to tell everyone some small details, or "the fine print" if you will. 
T1 I stumbled on his town in Krynn, which was to be expected of course and as such no surprise. But then on T2 I noticed another RD village in Krynn, aaand (drumroll) T3 even a third RD village in Krynn. So "was on my way out of his starting region" is of course probably right to the letter, but the rest of you can probably figure out the whole story   And so the concept of "mutual war" can obviously also be questioned 
And to the RD: Good that you are finally starting working on different scenarios for the future, could be useful for you future plans    As said - good luck with your chosen path!