Thorne used to own this entire continent and then the others fought for their independence. Very likely what they want to do is get it all back, so they're looking for an excuse. They destroyed one of our cities last year, magic bombed it.

[ Jesper is not in Thorne so he can say whatever the hell he wants to about them. They're on a bench in Nocwich, it's always possible Thorne's being shady, but he figures Nikolai's new enough he wouldn't get in trouble to hear from an outsider. Even if Jesper in particular is someone Thorne has their eye on after publically calling them out last time he was here.

Whoops.]

It's a ceasefire for now, but likely not for long. And Thorne has a history of locking up its Summoned so you'd best be careful. Your royal mind will probably be very helpful to keep you out of drama.