In b4 bitching and whining and crying!
Yeah, it was pretty much a given they were going to pick on the only faction near them 1/10th their size. Also, they really wanted to support their cheating vassal and give the castle to their other vassal using the cheater (who failed to either 1) not hire anyone and have a full roster from autohiring, or 2) hire more than 5 guys 20 hours before the abttle and then hire no one else).
I agree with Syls, desert lands were for the small clans to vie back and forth with a lot of little wars since the big clans dont seem to be facing off. Having a giant clan comprising an alliance of a 1/3rd of the map seems over the top to be attacking a 10 man clan. At least leave it to your vassals alone.
Ive been enjoying reading this strat diplomacy stuff that has been going on for the most part. But kesh its getting to the point where reading your posts is painful. Your a whiny hypocrite, i don't know why anyone follows you or would call you their leader. I had hoped when you came back from not playing for several months you'd be different than you where last strat when you angrily quit because things weren't going your way, but i guess not. If a larger faction attacks a smaller one, whether it be hosp on hero party or TKOV on hosp, don't whine, don't complain about it, its the game (help them militarily if you have a problem with it, but don't bitch endlessly on the forums). And if its you whose in trouble and the chips are down don't run off crying and quit the game because of it, have the courage to make the best of it and fight it out, and the good sportsmanship to not complain about the outcome. Atleast that is what i would expect from a leader.