"Actually, the age-old way of making your neighbors your allies, is through marriage alliances," Zeph answered. "If the use of force is left out in the equation, this is the most ideal method to use. So, how about it, Lord Raymond?"
William shook his head firmly. "No. Marriage is not an option. I don't take relationships lightly. Do you have any other suggestions, Lord Zeph?"
Zeph pondered for a bit before voicing his thoughts.
"It is best to gather all the Patriarchs, and their heirs, in a conference," Zeph suggested. "It would be better if Lord Raymond were to visit all of them, while riding on the Fortaare Death Worm. Once all the Patriarchs and their heirs have gathered, you are going to declare yourself the Head of the Alliance that would set corresponding rules that the people of the desert would follow.
