What kind of magic do you like?

If he's strong! But if not... you can't really run around much with a Lord! I know from experience. That's why diplomacy is given to him for a reason. Grab at least 10k trolls, and things will be different right away. And others won't dare look at your mine. Because I try to protect a stable economy and resources as needed... Otherwise, you might run out of coal... and that would be a shame!