Pirates Attacking Trade Routes?

[Phil of Loreauville]

I keep getting the above notification, which of course asks for 5000 florins for privateers.
Just what is that all about? Is it just something random or is it a situation I can fix, like going out and finding these lowlifes and exacting justice?
What happens when I pay? What happens when I don't pay?
And what about the "Troubadours Arrive" event? What are the effects of that, and that other one ----- the council for the priests? What do my actions effect?

[Byzanking]

Try doing a search of the forum. These questions have been asked and answered several times over.

[Warmaster Tibs]

They dont effect anything. I do think the priest events benefits priests in the captials region but thats I think.