The patch is modest, but it is an important first step in an effort to give more definition to the threat the Empire poses, which will be our focus for the next couple of weeks.

New features
- Changes the way in which the Empire spreads its influence over the land.
- The imperials protect their borders more closely. You’ll frequently find the paths into their territory blocked.

The appearance of paths into the Empire are fairly random for now. We plan to make their appearance more predictable, and provide you with tools to forge a path when you really have to.