Daniel listens what Sophia says and Alexander. He nods and replies; "True, most threats are mostly tales but there has been truth to them and nobles in each generation there are those who train to become terrors what tales speak off. I myself think there is only perhaps one mage, summoner or sorcerer among ten top lords who could be able do feats of terror I described. Also true even crooks who serve the nobles for privileged may be persuaded to turn backs easier once they get no gold from nobles to do their jobs. Also the events may cause nobles start take advantage from each others missfortunes. Nobles had always fought regarding rank of their house and so if one house fells poor, it leads other houses exploit it and do disservice to them.<br/><br/>But question is; how long we can keep activities secret, keep enemy faceless and prevent nobles group up together once they realize there is subtle rebellion going on in the kingdom? If we fail on that it makes nobles team up and crush us. Alone one house is not threat, not two, but if even six of them groups together they can more better manage, guard and protect their resources and interests. But if we play the economic game we can make house or two actually surrender and join the cause, just to preserve their status but it all depends how much hatred you hold on nobles....would you offer mercy if noble house would surrender? If not, it would likely make rest noble houses fight like cornered rats, knowing surrender is not option.<br/><br/>I do not know much of the higher functions or secrets of the noble houses, as I myself had kept healthy distance to them. But what I understand from my father the nobles, especially the ten lords, are especially wicked lot. I would not surprised in end if they know they are loosing.....they are ready out of sake of pride destroy whole country along with them. Just to prevent no one able claim the prize. So for sake avoid such disaster we need leave purpose a nobles chance to escape or able surrender when things start fall around them. Altough many of nobles would not deserve said mercy." Daniel takes sip from his wine, he's used to long speeches and debates through numerous parties where nobles talk a lot. He looks to Sophia and he nods and replies; "Aye, chaos. That worries me as chaos often can result firing our own legs in said process so we need push the chaos before hand well in direction we want than just drop bomb in middle and hope for best results."