Pressure on the Academy to join the war

Diplomatic action

The Kingdom of Marbellian and the South Arken Empire both put pressure on the Academy to join the war and take a side, which is refuse categorically by the Headmaster. Pressure increases, funds are cut, but the Academy holds strong. After the Marbelliese defeat at the Cinderlands, blame is put on the Academy and Marbellian fully cuts funding to the Academy, while Arken increases it, thus leading to a lot of resentment by the Marbelliese mages.