And yet Machiavel had quite a bit riding on his ascendancy. Not exactly picking the winning horses, is he? 
The same could be said of Malus picking Fulco over Sevastian
I spent days trying to start a war with my EC character. Insulted Queen/Judge/General of a foreign realm (at the same time some other of my fellow countrymen were bounty hunting their nobles). Nothing happens. I try to make everyone get along in Swordfell....BAM. A war brews.
I wonder if I'll get a chance to ambush a king this time. 
Hahaha, EC is a pain to get things moving in unless you are already established. Dwilight on the other hand is a powder keg, well Central and Lower Toprak are.
Ambush Sevastian all you want, he's rather used to it. Just be prepared for shenanigans in return!
