The Aconite, a particularly nasty Estarian naval vessel, has been masquerading as a merchant's vessel and attacking peaceful travelers upon The Sea of Strife. Most of the naval combat of The War of Tradition has left vital shipping lanes untouched for fear of retribution, but this particular ship is striking even vessels flying the colors of neutral nations. As long as it prowls the seas, it won't be long before other nations are drawn into bloody conflict.
