Regarding the map, you’re worrying too soon :)
This is just an example from General Zeta, showing that there’s nothing difficult about its implementation (but I still think that few people will agree to such a purely symbolic option, and making something on a higher level will still be difficult)

The map itself will be polished to the maximum (if it is made)

It’s better to leave the new neutral lands on one side (as tradition dictates, in the east, in unknown lands); then the new Clans will be together, and there will be room to expand the area for them further


You can create several continents or even planes (dimensions) to separate the higher-ranked or larger Clans from the smaller and newer ones

Also, if desired, you can place allied Clans next to each other

Furthermore, you can place non-Clan players in the neutral lands (although, again, this brings us closer to the Portal)
Oh yes, and one more thing, it seems to me
The idea with Lords is also closer to the Portal :)

Maybe there will still be ideas on how to increase activity and interest in inter-Clan games?
I can further develop the idea with relics