The Isolation of Zukei

Diplomatic action

After the war, Zukei ended all of its alliances and retreated. The emperor never gave a complete explanation for this, but it is believed it was his distrust of all in Aen that led to this decision. It was still unknown who had orchestrated the assassination of Ejiiri Nakomori, and the emperor's sorrow over both his daughter's death and the death of his long-time companion Raijinaes had a tremendous impact on his psyche and foreign policy. In the coming years, the Wall of Zukei would be constructed to ward off those who would dare to enter the nation. Even Aerdis, a long-time ally and friend of Zukei, was pushed away by the emperor.  

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