They quickly made contact with the local lords and nobles, and incidentally showcased their strength.
However, they soon realized that the times had changed!
In the past, the nobles and lords who liked to engage with them, yet hated their presence, and had to rely on them, had a noticeably different attitude towards them.
They were willing to provide some material assistance, but weren't willing to provide enough manpower like before.
In their exchanges, they still appeared very submissive but weren't willing to get too involved in their affairs.
Such behavior clearly indicated a distancing!
This is absolutely unacceptable!
Although the church and cults are powerful, they've been dormant for too long, and their numbers are relatively small.
To create a larger influence, they must use some nobles and lords as carriers.
Now that the nobles and lords are no longer contacting them or willing to be "used" by them, their influence can't be exerted.
