Toward resolution

-Political organization of Saen:  I want it to be along feudal lines in general, but not of uniform nature.  For example, I thought about having duchies, or principalities - but why not have both?  I also have decided there would be kings, of the north and the south.  But there is also an imperial idea, that is not limited by either time or space.  This is, however, inactive to an extent, until it is resurrected by the time of the wars in the Verial campaign.  The Dark Imperium is an offshoot of this idea.

-The Black Syndicate is a mercantile concern outwardly, but inwardly it has much more sinister motives, as Verial learned.  The leader Arksham is a dark priest, affiliated to some degree by way of religious views, with the Dark Imperium, and sympathizes with them to an extent.  However, it is not clear that his goals are actually entirely in line with them.  His alliance with the Guardian Spirit Koros, who is not known to be of affiliation with DI, may be indicative of other ideas despite some common goals.  Nonetheless, the Black Syndicate acts to subvert the order in the south.  It is based for a time in Kriegsburg, because despite that city's status as only a Barony-level territory, it is one of the most important cities of the south.  This owes to its diverse economy, strong military base and the control of the trade route to Port Varas.

There is indication that the BS was involved in the subversion of the order in Port Varas, and that this is what first brought Verial's activities to their attention.  Furthermore, the poisoning of the old Lord Anteras and the disappearance of his heir may also be the handiwork of the BS.  This does weaken the current order yet further for the northern aggression.

Also worth exploring is the question of the Violet Syndicate.  This group seemed to be similar in some ways to the BS but was run out of the Lordship of Anteras relatively early and did not figure again.  This group deserves more explanation pursuant to a reappearance, since they were never destroyed, only divested for a time.

-The town labeled 'Hell on Earth' refers to Coroldon, a city that was once a shining example of all of the south's most precious ideals and the most important southwestern port.  But all of this changed with ongoing dynastic wars, and the arrival of nasty newcomers.  This is why Port Varas became such an important trade route, despite being shabbier and smaller.

-New hero:  Jedon of House Medeines.  He is a young soldier with high ideals but dissolute habits, who comes of age in a difficult time.  He will be the main character of the upcoming campaign.  Physically, he is a man of average height and build, but good looks, keen mind and strong physis.  He has blond hair and emerald-green eyes, with tanned skin.