Like usual for the most part I have no idea what you are talking about lala...why would a rich Fyros guild get to declare for free?
I think what Marelli was suggesting would result in any Fyros guild (yes, based on guild fame...I did not see anyone suggest otherwise) having a cheaper declaration in Fyros lands than in others...with your desire for "realism" I don't see how you cannot support this. Yes, this would also suggest Matis guilds would have a cheaper time attacking in Matis lands, so I am not sure what evil you think anyone is inflicting upon the poor Matis.
However, you did mention an idea I did understand and agree with...the cost of defense should be tied to fame as well. In both cases the "rational for realism" stems from the cost of supply lines and patriotic mercenaries for waging war. A Fyros guild attacking a Matis guild in Matis lands would have to pay more to "ship their supplies", and the Matis guild would pay less because it would be easier to find supportive Matis guards. Likewise, a Fyros guild attacking a Matis in Tryker lands would get benefits based upon both of their respective Tryker fame. A Fyros guild with high Tryker fame would be able to buy supplies in Tryker lands, a Fyros guild with negative Tryker fame would have to ship supplies from Fyros lands. Likewise, a Matis guild defending in Tryker lands with a high Tryker fame would have an easier time finding support among the local polis than one with a negative Tryker fame.
I think what Marelli was suggesting would result in any Fyros guild (yes, based on guild fame...I did not see anyone suggest otherwise) having a cheaper declaration in Fyros lands than in others...with your desire for "realism" I don't see how you cannot support this. Yes, this would also suggest Matis guilds would have a cheaper time attacking in Matis lands, so I am not sure what evil you think anyone is inflicting upon the poor Matis.
However, you did mention an idea I did understand and agree with...the cost of defense should be tied to fame as well. In both cases the "rational for realism" stems from the cost of supply lines and patriotic mercenaries for waging war. A Fyros guild attacking a Matis guild in Matis lands would have to pay more to "ship their supplies", and the Matis guild would pay less because it would be easier to find supportive Matis guards. Likewise, a Fyros guild attacking a Matis in Tryker lands would get benefits based upon both of their respective Tryker fame. A Fyros guild with high Tryker fame would be able to buy supplies in Tryker lands, a Fyros guild with negative Tryker fame would have to ship supplies from Fyros lands. Likewise, a Matis guild defending in Tryker lands with a high Tryker fame would have an easier time finding support among the local polis than one with a negative Tryker fame.