I spoke against this. I fear the move is premature. You are young , and that is no crime, but with youth comes inexperience. As a Duke, you are meant to be a leader, both of men in battle, and of those same men in times of peace.
Diplomacy is impossible without military strength, for no one respects weakness.
Only when you are feared will you have the choice to negotiate. Such has been the way of nations since time was time. The Kingdom has never known greater need. Young Jarrek, Duke of Ravinn, and you are all that stands between us and the encroaching dark. A great story, a vast landscape, a multitude of characters, creatures, battles, and quests, make this a world you'll want to get lost in.