[i]Shogun of Shaan Tzien,
Actually, I would not have attacked the nation holding back the tides of darkness were I right next to them. Besides, I already gave my word that I would assist Ashkanian. So any talk of an alliance will have to wait until either you or the new Grandmaster decides to surrender. 
The main issue you seem to be having is that you keep underestimating the Shadows and Demons greatly. You did not even consider acquiring weapons that could kill the first. As such I doubt your qualifications as allies against them. 
In my eyes, removing your threat to Ashkanian seems to be in humanity's best interests and with creatures such as the Shadows and Demons rising, one must not only think of the nation's survival but the species as well. A war of aggression and ambition could not possibly be waged at a worse time.
-King Nieldun[/i]