[ She had never really thought about what Erichthonios may have thought of the Sundering. The thought made her frown. And this man was entirely different than the one she knew, anyway--who knew what kind of person he was? ]

Venat held the seat of Azem before she retired. I am surprised you have not heard of her before--she has caused quite a bit of chaos in her time.

And you are correct--it was a gross oversimplification on my part. I suppose as someone in my position... it is better for me and my people, but not necessarily you and yours. Though I would like to think the two of us could become friends one day, I fear I have not gotten off to a good start.