The Elf Tribe was preparing for negotiations, and so was Amberser.
The Desert Dwarves had already been contacted, and they were preparing to send the first batch of Dwarf Iron Guards over. The first group of immigrants had also gathered at the border. Amberser had helped select several barren lands, ready to clear and build a city.
Amberser didn't need to worry about the city construction issue—the Desert Dwarves were very adept at building; give them three days, and they could have your walls erected.
What Amberser needed to do was "persuade" the nearby lords to welcome the desert immigrants with open arms.
In fact, it wasn't too difficult. After Amberser teleported the Dwarf Iron Guard along with his Skeleton Army to the northern border and simply marched them around a bit, he received their non-aggression pacts.