Just remember the Phony War rules-if this is how it goes, it passes muster, just something to be careful of.
- Check for Phony War: If the declaration of war was against
Scotland or Venice and a major power intervened, add a “Phony
War –1 VP” marker to the Bonus VP box of the declaring power.
That power loses this VP until the marker is removed. Remove the
marker once a land combat or assault occurs between that declaring
power and either the target minor or the major power who intervened
on behalf of that minor. If peace is made with the intervening major
power before such a combat or assault occurs, the –1 VP becomes
permanent.