Man, if Thulsoma had the resources that Madina has...why why why Fatmilak was not as pimped up as Storms Keep? 
Because like we said Madina culture didn't really push unity. Probably find that those that had the gold didn't want to give it up for some stronghold that wasn't theirs. Given that we have already seen some regions jump over it is also entirely possible that many in Madina WANTED the realm to fall.
