And Arnor somehow gets a pass because it fits with your theory? HD isn't and has never been a Lurian proxy realm. We are a war realm and Luria fit into that narrative. We have chosen to prop up Antiqualia because we desire a diverse north lands of varied kingdoms and cultures. Whats the use of Morek splitting if its to be replaced by another realm that is basically the same?
In most cases that would be valid justification. But Antiqualia was offered a way out. They would have gotten a new realm. New name. Rural regions to feed themselves... They turned it down and got HD to help them. The varies realms and cultures argument lacks traction. From the other side it looks like lurian culture instead of varied culture.
