Whom ever said it'd be the Ravens? He could hire a completely different and less...duty-bound mercs. And I'm playing Avalon. Currently he's in Aserit laying low and forging his plans, if an attempt at a Coup doesn't work or the timing never pans out. he'll Directly challenge his cousin to and "honorable" duel for the throne. If he wins, he gets it, he loses he'll accept Exile (to try again later?)<br/><br/>And Avalon's a duke. He could probably bribe a few high ranking officials to make it look like Therti is plotting to assassinate the royals to get the loyal troops out. :p