[quote=@Mardox] Excellent. Remind me, who controls the Grand Empire to my North? I believe a friendship would be rather beneficial to both of us. [/quote] Why that would be me. While I'm not really looking for many allies (Would be the fourth person I've discussed a possible alliance with), a positive relationship between us wouldn't be bad. I don't know how realistic it would be though, as we are both growing powers and rivalry would be completely reasonable.