"For two centuries we've fought for survival, while the Surtovas have flourished and grown stronger at the sid

"For two centuries we've fought for survival, while the Surtovas have flourished and grown stronger at the side of the throne. Needless to say, now that King Noleski Surtova and his sister Natala rule over Brevoy, our relationship hasn't improved. The Surtovas fear the Aldori, and the Aldori don't trust the Surtovas — that's the current situation between our houses."