To some extent, yes.
Well, that and the biggest damned a war machine on the island. So, yeah, it is a bit different.
Hey now, if we could "raise" our own armies, it would be a pretty damn big one.
If not noble wise, at least cash value wise
Something has to be said about Zonasa, Batesaor, Alanurs, Osaliel, Ortedail, Hadthes, and Masahakon all having Elder Lords
The Gold must flow.