Quote Originally Posted by NodachiSam
I really have to congratulate you, especially since you did it with the Picts in the first place. I guess I just don't play them to their strengths.

I remember trying to shake up the Vikings and I know it is hard.
IIRC blitz the Scots and advance from that.

For the Northumbrians, you'll need to attack the Mercians first, as a war with the Picts will be slow and the Mercians will gain too much strength during that time.