So....Rahl has become what I would be like were I ever to have an army?
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Awesome.

So...are Tass and Tanis rather screwed? They're lacking in materials, supplies, and an army, yet are heading towards a large war involving massive armies. Essientially, back to where they started, but without Kitaria chasing them.
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Okay, so a slight improvement.