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Actually, wouldn't be that sure. Most units droppings to date have been playing Marverni, check some strat thread about them and see people complaining about the behaviour.

Scouting is a real answer but it doesn't explain those troops dropping away.

Oh, and about that troop concentration earlier on, they were supposed to go to Jotun front but someone Arrowed the Van that was supposed to sail them over. They were never intended to go at Arco lands.

And as to Ling, the last thing I heard was him saying he'd rather not but can if no other solution presents itself. I'm not that sure I want to burden him if that's how he feels.