The territory claimed was definitely out of the way - if anything, it was almost closer to Pitax's territory, than his own. Worse, none of the groups of settlers seemed to be working together - the three different factions had all chosen the location independently, as it was a fantastic place to set up farmland, and were actively disputing the other's claims to the immediate area. While they weren't close enough to directly conflict, yet, if any of them wanted to expand, they'd run into their neighbors quickly enough... and none of them claimed allegiance to any of the surrounding nations.<br/><br/>Amvarean suggested letting them continue their dispute; humans lost interest quickly, and the land would likely become abandoned, without protection. Anke suggested that they attempt a diplomatic resolution, and try to bring the squabbling factions together, and under their banner. Kesten and Varn both suggested a show of force; nothing entirely martial, but laying claim to the land regardless, provide them with security, and demand taxes anyway - though that *could* backfire. Talia said she'd look into them and see if they were put there to be intentionally subversive, but she didn't see anything in the initial reports that suggested such. None of them seemed to have any solutions - and forcing the settlers to submit could be seen as being a bit too aggressive in their expansion, by both the citizens, and neighboring nations.