Sir Arin nodded and led Sionn down the street, well away from any nearby people. "The usurper king has gone to war against the goblinoid tribes of the north. At the same time, his long standing conflict with the elven people of the southeast has escalated. The king now has two fronts to handle, thinning his armies...shifting his focus away from happenings within our own borders. I'm sure this is something we can use to our advantage. Not to mention that enemies of your uncle, can be allies of ours."