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The suzerain's reply was brief but clear, and Alaria could not help but agree with the pragmatism of this policy. Conquering new lands carried considerable risks both for the internal stability of the Picture and its external image. If neighbors saw her as an ambitious conqueror—and thus a threat—their attitude would change accordingly. And that's not even touching on the issue of human casualties, which it would also be desirable to avoid.
— My second question concerns the achievement of sovereignty. In your opinion, which rulers of Tezoth's regions might share our aspirations for their own independence? In the context of our stated goals, it would be good to secure their support, should such an opportunity arise.
- Before answering this question, it is necessary to determine the level of importance and potential of each faction - in many cases, a weak ally can be worse than an enemy. With that in mind, Alaria, I have a new task for you: your analysis of Tezoth's worldviews and professions left a strong impression on me; similar work regarding the key figures and combat capabilities of each region would be extremely useful right now. Can you handle it?