Use your noble points carefully. Do not horde them, but do not waste them either. Noble points are the one resource which can not be increased. Plan your faction's growth accordingly. Do not stay in one place, especially a city, for too long unless you are certain you can defend yourself.
Stationary nobles make tempting targets for highwaymen and robbers.
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