I fully agree that at our current noble count and size, Astrum cannot support creating a new realm without falling below a minimum operating capacity.
Which means there's a very good chance it won't happen.
But it definitely won't happen if we don't try.
So I figure we might as well consider it and push towards it and see what happens.
If nothing else, it's good RP. Just like retaking Caiyun was.
And the thing I love about retaking Caiyun, is it brought Astrum and Arnor troops together to fight the rogues out in that area.
It forced us to cooperate out there, a point that I am heartily approving of for many reasons.