[quote=@Enki]
But it seems you are wanting to separate it from contact outside of its own self contained world.  So that might not work out to well.
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That's literally the opposite of what I said.

[quote=@LeeRoy]
As your name falls into obscurity, as your influence grows. So to does your home shrink and envelop. 
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If you're unknown? You've got no power, a small place in the world.
If you're well known? You've got power, a large place in the world.
If you're legendary? You're all powerful, an empire is yours to control.