"I also sent people to contact Crowley. Their response was that they did not want to overthrow me as king. They simply blamed me for the suffering endured by the territories beyond the Grei Main Wall."
Genn also explained the cause of the "Northern Gate Rebellion." Lord Crowley's territory lay beyond the Grei Main Wall and had suffered attacks from the Undead and werewolves. Dissatisfied with Genn's policy of retreating behind closed borders, Crowley had launched a rebellion. After all, that was the tradition of Azeroth.
"Father, I told you long ago that we should open the Grei Main Wall and communicate with the outside world. We can no longer shut ourselves away and hold our ground." It was Liam who said this. He had always wanted Gilneas to stop isolating itself and abandoning vast stretches of Silverpine Forest.
"I know." Genn understood his son's thoughts. Liam had been swayed by too many nobles and had repeatedly confronted his father with his advice. Their relationship had become quite unpleasant because of it.
Queen Mia shot her son a fierce glare, signaling for him not to speak at a time like this.
But Genn did not get angry. He waved a hand and said, "The most urgent matter now is stabilizing affairs within the country. As for opening the borders and trade, we can plan that carefully later."
He said to his queen, "Tomorrow morning, discuss the marriage alliance between our two families with Katherine. The fief of Duskbay Town will serve as our show of sincerity. Do not drag this out; resolve it quickly. If Katherine has no objections, we can gather the nobles tomorrow and announce the news."
Queen Mia nodded. "Rest assured, I'll speak with her first thing tomorrow morning. She also intends for Derek to marry Tess.