[quote=@Boop_Im_A_Dragon]
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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.
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The external enemy of Etelia grabbing an island near you might be something to distract your grumbling populace. Hate for a common foe is what binds people together, after all.