Military action
As the smaller, yet ambitious countries of Ardos and Zehnika began to struggle under the economic and military presence of Achaea, they combined forces and launched a devastating campaign against Achaea. 7 years of conflict led to Achaea's eventual victory with the help of the Golden Isles, and resulted in a treaty that would combine Achaea, Ardos, The Golden Isles, and Zehnika into one entity: The Achaean Alliance.