Good Gentles of the Steppes.  I will add here only a brief commentary.  Most unlike my normal verbosity.  We are the Steppes.  Let all household (Arkham, Porto, etc.) put aside their vanities and join together at war for one purpose: UNITY.  I have seen no word about our problem (yes OUR) from any of the above mentioned groups, or from our Baron or Baroness.  These are the ones who should be leading this discussion towards a mutually satisfying conclusion.  In service to the dream, Lord Bre'nain MacGilla Pa'traic 

  When I get a little money, I buy books; and if any is left, I buy food and clothes.
      [Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch Humanist and Theologian (1524-1583)]