One of the major changes as the centuries passed under Lind's rule was the birth of independent powers.
Sects were actively encouraged as Lind knew there would always be those that wanted to live differently from his laws and rules. The only condition he gave was an acknowledgement that they honor any treatise or law for the public good.
If they took up a place in the Hinterlands, they had to negotiate with the aether beasts that ruled there. Lind had some sway with them but he would side with them against any arrogant fools.
Several foolhardy sects had died shortly after being founded due to that.
Those that set up inside the Wards territory had to pay taxes to the capital but aside from that they simply had to live in harmony. That being said, any wicked or nefarious actions would be harshly punished.
