You don't have to look far for trade partners, too - the humans from the coast of the Southern Lands will be happy to trade, for example. Their lords and heroes have skills that can improve the efficiency of trade even more. The High Elves have good economy and they can make some good money on trade. The influence can also be used to recruit lords and heroes. Additionally, during the game, you will earn Influence points, which allow you to manipulate the relations of other nations.
Hence, you will sometimes be informed about some of the events that are happening close to the throne and asked to make a decision. The society of the High Elves revolves around courts, and the courts revolve around intrigues. The intrigues will allow you to coax even the bitterest enemies into an alliance.
