Oh that is an interesting theory, how did you come to that conclusion, ?
Oh boy, here I go explaining voices in my head again.
Initially, as a joke and to stop Kaija/Templars discussion (or try, I failed).
But my reasoning is fairly simple:
You need "villain" on both sides to have effective conspiracy.
On Alfar side, there is literally no one else except Mab. Furthermore, she comes to MC if he kills Finn and is very cryptic.
On Templar side, Stathanator is too obvious. Linnae is not happy with current leadership. She sees them as failing to do what Templars are supposed to be.
So they're provoking engagement for simple goal, to get themselves on top. This still needs some work, because some people need to disappear/be proven incompetent.
Linnae got rid of MCs dad, others are obviously incompetent. Once war begins, she can take reigns to sort shit out.
Mab is an enigma, she's basically already on top, except for king. And if something were to happen to him...well.
Once they're on top, they can start negotiations and have peace again, with themselves on top.
Their ultimate goal is not war, but power.
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yes, yes, I'll drink my meds now. BUT THAT'S NOT THE ISSUE!