 Influential nobility like Savaric of Auxerre, whom had maintained near autonomy and led military forces against Burgundian towns like Orléans, Nevers and Troyes, even dying whilst besieging Lyon, were the key to Charles' support.As such, Charles made multiple attempts to both gain the faction's support and remove their authority.When Savaric died during Charles' early reign, he agreed to support Savaric's nephew Bishop Eucherius of Orléans claim to the bishopric.