Sak'bas gave him a slight glare. "We have similar interests. I have no romantic attraction towards her," she said, evenly.<br/><br/>There were slightly raised tensions along the Brevic border, but given that the Nomen were a mere fraction of the strength they used to carry, they were not considered a threat, and Korima's diplomatic overtures eased any rising tensions. Korima was also able to make contacts with House Lebeda, to arrange for the magic item purchases, most of the items needing to be imported from New Stetven or even beyond Brevoy's borders.<br/><br/>The next few weeks passed with only minor incidents; a couple of settling families in the eastern hills, just west of Varnhold pass, were carrying on a bloody feud that had spilled over from wherever they immigrated from. Fortunately, he was able to dispatch a few advisors, to settle the dispute before the conflict grew lethal.<br/><br/>Rumors would start coming in from his lands to the west, of increased sightings of fey and wild animals in the area, though, so far, it mostly just meant better hunting.