"Hm. Griffonstone is effectively a failed state, and getting there is a chore and a half. Yakyakistan is, well, a collection of villages. The bison tribes have no real state as we understand the word. The zebras . . ." Cook trailed off, thinking hard, and after a couple of minutes shrugged. "Sunset's right. Even without Princess Cadance present, it's probably the best choice. Mind you, that doesn't make it a good one, but I'm not sure anything better is available."