The kind of things that make strat interesting are those that you don't expect to happen. Although I am sad that you guys were not able to get your first fief (a castle is a very intense first fief), your clan is also much more known in NA due to THE GOBBLIN KING's actions and has gathered much more respect as well. When you guys first announced your presence in strat, my first thoughts we're along the lines of: who are these people? Do they know what they're doing? Should I take them seriously? After seeing your faction's ability to mobilize resources with a small player pool, I can safely say you have earned my respect and probably the respect of the community as well.