Quote Originally Posted by The_Emperor

Ultimately the Sassinids are in a nice spot on the map and can expect very little trouble from anyone except the Eastern Empire. The bulk of Barbarians on the Steppes are more interested in going West than heading directly south into your lands, so you only have to worry about the direct threat posed by the Eastern Empire.

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This is true. More so if you get an Alliance or trade rights with any and all of them. You could however decide to attack them and see if they retaliate. Should spice things up a bit on that front.

Are Sughadan Warriors as good as First Cohorts in RTW?