ArM 5e - Ile d'Yeu
Ever since the destruction of Ligursis in 1011 during the Schism, Fudaris has sought to re-establish a vassal in the Vendee region of the Normady Coast, seeking to re-gain the lost magical resources and prestige, but has been stymied by strong alliances of the other powerful political blocs in Normandy.
Oleron and Monteverde both strongly support a new covenant in the region, but refuse to allow it to be sworn to Fudaris. Confluensis and Florum both would like to see the resources of Vendee brought back into the hermetic fold, but fear the influence of Oleron, as they are heavily fae focused, and also worry about instability from Montevert raiders should they establish a foothold on the coast.
Thus, most magi had a vested interest in seeing a new covenant established, but just as strong a need to prevent it being under the control of a rival.
In 1155, Buliste, Primus of House Tytalus entered what was thought to be final twilight and Harpax was chosen as successor. Buliste surprised everyone by returning from twilight in 1207 and continuing to act as Primus.
One of the very first actions Buliste took upon returning was to radically change the position of Fudarus and it's Tytalan magi on Vendee. Buliste advocated for a new, independent covenant to be established, free from direct influence of the five Lieges. Buliste swayed enough of the Tytalus so that in conjunction with Confluensis and Florum, the vote passed.
Magi from the five lieges are forbidden to join the new covenant for a period of seven tribunals, allowing for firm establishment of independence. No more than one magi from a vassal could join, and as part of the wheeling and dealing, Buliste publicly announced no Fudaris vassal would join the new founding. Thus, other than eremites, only four magi could possibly come from within the Normandy Tribunal. A call to other Tribunals went out, seeking magi to relocate and cultivate the resources of Vendee. Resources were set aside from the three supporting Lieges to ensure the success of the magi.
To this day, no one knows why Buliste changed their mind so suddenly after returning from a twelve year twilight, but all gossip agrees the Primus saw something during that time that changed two centuries of politics.
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