 Nerio's brother, Donato, persuaded the Florentine government to send envoys to Venice, demanding the release of Nerio.Amadeus of Savoy, Lord of Pineroloa claimant to the Principality of Achaeaalso assured Donato Acciaioli of his support in early 1390.Donato proposed to cede Athens, Thebes and movables as pledge to Venetians for Nerio's support for the surrender of Argos to them.