Thread:Ecoraptor3339/@comment-5496489-20171102142934/@comment-25890179-20171223041325

@Eco - Good on the Queen of Thorns, but I can't see Durrandon falling for her. Maybe just mutual toying. It will be good for somebody to give him purpose though.

I can't see him conducting any big war against the Mendel, but I bet there will be some raiding and supporting of enemies. The Mendel are a thorn in Durrandon's side he can't ignore - many of his men are loyal only on the promise of avenging Fenric.

As for Cortex, he's got a few reasons to ally with Durrandon, from my perspective anyway. Firstly, during their first meeting he makes it quite clear that he's got no interest in meddling with Unitech's affairs. They have a common enemy, and common goals. Second, Durrandon has Shequey Vermillion, who is at best Cortex's lover and at least a very good friend (you decide), as something between a puppet and a prisoner. While he harbors no ill will towards her, and finds her useful, he has promised to kill her if Cortex crosses him. Cortex already lost his father figure, I doubt he'll be willing to lose his sister/lover/whatever for power. Third, almost all the Vermillion remnants have joined Durrandon, some forced and some willing. There's no more legacy to be challenged for. Finally, Durrandon is as open to alliances as he is to submitting. If Cortex won't submit, he might respect that and spare him anyway, like Ghengis Khan.

Or I could be completely misjudging his character.

@Gorzill - Why would they consider ICO to be outlaws? Some parts of it are made up of Vanara enemies, but only because Durrandon forced them to join him on pain of death. Also the Zarbanians shot first.