* Why does Redbeard get so pissed if you [[spoiler:tell him about Lord Deathskull's alliance offer]]? Isn't [[spoiler:more allies]] generally a good thing, especially for a faction like Avadon?
** The main allies of Avadon are the five nations. Redbeard and the rest of the staff of Avadon already have a very hard time keeping those in line and pleased. Adding more to the mix means nothing but more work, more stress, less efficiency. It outweighs the advantages.
*** This is basically the major point. Redbeard isn't interested in anybody else joining the Midlands Pact, regardless of how genuine, well-meaning, or sincere they might be. It would cause dissension in the Pact as it stands and endanger his own power.
** Besides, the offer is coming from someone who thinks it's a good idea to call himself ''[[spoiler:Lord Deathskull]]''.