Ethan,

If we truly wanted war, I do believe we could of found a reason to
declare war on every city by now.

Off the top of my head . . .
Cabalists defiling the World Tree
Bloodloch harboring those that created the Nachash
Bloodloch -existing-
Spinesreach harboring those who defiled the World Tree

No, we are simply extending our protection to the villages in our
immediate area, in an effort to build up a spirit of cooperation between
our city and our sister villages.

We expect nothing of this relationship. We didn't do this for greed. We
did it because it's the right thing to do.

-Daskalos

Penned by my hand on the 6th of Khepary, in the year 143 MA.