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"The Imperial presence in this city is but one faction, you head it and enjoy much power. It will last for some time I imagine." He smiled and kept his eyes on the mountains on the distance, "and Elsdragon is too fickle, he wont get far in the military. You must be a consistent man or woman and have a spine, he is motivated by his own petty desires, the Empire realise that is dangerous." He turned to Amber and rested against the battlements and chuckled, "The charges would have never stuck anyway, I however dont like to be chained. The death of a few Imperial soldiers does wonders for my reputation in some circles at least."
"The catch is simple." He began as she spoke with him, "My motives are not holy Lady Thane, I will forge agreements and military alliances between myself and all manner of tribes, in times of need I may call upon them." He smiled, "Those that do not agree, like the stubborn mountain men may be enslaved and shipped to the dark below." He shrugged at her, "They are Barbari though I suppose, I am able to enslave them no? I will seize the Great Mountains with the help of mercenaries and the dark elves, mineral deposits, wealth and who knows what else shall be channeled to help this city. I myself shall make a move towards the old Temple of Aetheria, a deeply magical place I am told, unexplored so far also." Dimitri shrugged gently, "Would you object to me having a little party, just a few lords of this place, and so forth or do you prefer me to stay more elusive? I do not wish for trouble Lady Thane."
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