Now we need some Religious text a few dedicated followers and a martyr against MTA interference and a moon sized idol of vulcan
I better start writing one of the holy books
"Joining the clan" is not the deal breaker the kid thinks it is. After all, the "House" is a business entity - and the Clan is a fledgling *State*. Moving to a 2nd Class country with potential to make up to a 1st Class country is a good move!
I was thinking Ves was going for an alliance but no one wants a weak partner. But maybe the artisans are not without options; maybe they can give something of value to Ves.