Unfortunately Valamia didn't share the same kind of drive or motivations. Old age and the desire to go down the noble path or take pride in a victory was more of a youthful persons belief. She would have been content to sit by and tell people when they're being foolish.

"You are annoyingly optimistic." ...Oh wait. She could have sworn she only thought that. "The Legion is involved and they will take top priority, we both know this. That means any of my efforts to aid the elements will come second. With that in mind we have no idea who, if anyone, is also working to aid them. If there isn't then this pointless. If there is then ...this may not be the worst project for me to work on."