I doubt you'd have the time to penetrate the many layers of it, nor have the inclination.
I've apparently had more time and inclination to penetrate the layers than many Matari - haven't I, sweetie?
Ancient rivalries have burned behind the facade of Matari unity for many, many ages. It is the most interesting feature of your people; and, coincidentally, the feature the least interesting members of Matari society run from. But the act of claiming membership in one tribe is simultaneously the act of disavowing membership in any other. The Krusual Tribe shall have its day in the suns, and I commend you for trying to put the Sebiestor at ease... before you cut them open and eat their hearts. We Amarr understand these things.
However, I am not after the destruction of a tribe my ancestors have contended with across many, many ages.
I recognize that the Sebiestor have genuine gifts. Although they created a bifurcated economy in Matari society, claiming the professional track for themselves, we Amarr understand these things. We are a civilization of earned mobility - the only true meritocracy in New Eden.
There have been several solutions to our crucible of hardships, now.
Most "tribes" that face the heat become completely assimilated - footnotes in history. But a very few adapt and prosper. Khannid excellence with arms elevated that "tribe" to complete independence and honor. The unassuming Ni-Kunni have quietly built their place as Amarr's sprawling middle and upper middle classes. The scheming Udorians are so in tune with the nature of Imperial politics, they now stand but one Trial from the throne.
I am absolutely confident that, in a thousand years, the Sebiester too shall emerge from this crucible of merit, much changed, much better - for themselves, and the Empire.
I thank you for your part in it. In time, perhaps history shall thank you as well.
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