[Pickles]

Quoting the mad spider god "Lies! Lies! Lies! The Fetid Carrion Pan Filth is a warmongering monster attacking a peaceful neighbor. His aggression is unjustified."

While I cannot fault your despcription of him he did not actually lie when he said he attacked you baecause he had nowhere to expand - this fits your description.

Good luck BTW
(Does anyone know if mandragoras can swim?)

Pickles