Eaphra clicked her tongue in frustration and turned away. "Regardless, you know we cannot give them what they seek. Even if there was reason in your words, the other Hratha would never agree."

Opheira sighed, "Unfortunately, I cannot argue with that."

"And even if... and I say IF... we were to vouch for these interlopers, it would still matter not at all. You know as well as I that small as our Hratha is, we hold no sway in counsel." Eaphra pointed out.

I sighed, "So, how would we win the support of the other Hratha?"

Opheira and Eaphra exchanged a glance.

"Well, we'd have to call an actual enclave,...