[7][6] Possibly with support from Livonian knights, the farmers of Gotland armed themselves and started their march toward Visby, intent on attacking the city.

[citation needed] At Roma monastery, which stands 2 miles from Visby, another battle occurred between the burghers and farmers.

After the battle, the priests of the Roma monastery intervened and, with great persistence, managed to broker a temporary armistice.

Finally, Bodel Kallin and Gerved of Martebo declared on behalf of the peasants that Edvard von Lode and several knights wanted to enter the city themselves and confirm the peace.

[citation needed] In August 1288, King Magnus III summoned representatives from both sides to Nyköping to broker peace between the two.

The envoys admitted that the burghers of Visby had offended the king, when they undertook, unprompted by him, to fortify their town and wage war against the peasants.