It is common knowledge that the Eastern Province is a remote corner of the Nesserite Empire.
The glory of the Sewington Council and various magic organizations does not shine upon this corner of the East.
The root cause is the scarcity of spellcasters in the Eastern Province; naturally, this means they hold less influence, and the Empire's resources are not as invested here.
Beyond the lack of spellcasting resources, the various dangers contribute to why the Eastern Province is relatively "poor."
Noble lords must invest substantial resources to maintain a sizable military force to avoid facing even greater dangers.
Now, the slightly desperate Third Legion and Eighth Legion, having no choice, had to put aside their noble stature and sent out a signal requesting assistance to the Eastern Province.
The council of the Eastern Province was quite interesting, promptly informing everyone of the situation.