Pariah-mode?

[Shahed]

Yes the pariahs are the Turks and the Egys, Moors later. That's established.

As far as ceasfires with the enemy goes. The problem is taking their territory, sacking and or exterminating cities, ransoming and/or killing prisoners. The more you take from them the more you kill of them, the less likely they are to making a favorable peace.

So if you want a limited war, don't transgress "too much" (ridiculous as it may sound).