Guys remember its not all about Phantaria, Saffalore is in this too as was Asylon until very recently, plus Aurvandil is still in a state of declared war with Terran although there's no telling if they'll actually attack.
This whole thing reminds me a little of how World War I started.
I think Vellos is over-estimating just how many people support him...
Well whether they agree with him or not a crusade obligates people to help him. Furthermore they've already had direct military intervention by two of the largest powers in their immediate vicinity.
They can be removed or silenced.
And if there's enough of them that can create a rift in the church. Say hello to Protestant Astroism and four hundred years of bloodshed and strife.
Woo hoo! Best thing to happen in SA since the Averoth/Caerywn war.
