Indeed, but it's one of the few places that guarantees us safety via quote, unquote "freedom of religion." Not to mention Zonasa's Regent is now a member.
Also, I feel we're having some moderate success: spreading our peasant base steadily. Two priests (sometimes three, one just paused for a bit, though) and around 9-10 noble members. No Lords thus far, which has been my biggest obstacle.
We'll see.
You could always try to expand into Arcaea, so long as you find a willing Lord there are no laws against religions, unless the religion is found to be promoting treason.