You are wise, iceling. And dangerously intelligent. But let us toy with your idea for a moment.
You tell me, as yet without full I.R.O.N. backing, that if the L.E.D. command does not interfere with your battles against the Undead, you will not become involved in our fight against the Elves?
Thus making the situation look something like this:Drow + Orcs + Goblins + Undead VS Elves + Highmen
Frostling + Human + Azrac VS Undead
Lizardmen (have perhaps their own agenda)
Halfling and Dwarves (could go either way, but most assuredly against the L.E.D.
Crunch numbers. All four evil races are aligned as the L.E.D. against the two good of Elves and Highmen. Surely the Dwarves and Halflings will add to the Elven cause, becoming enemies of the L.E.D.
Three of the four neutrals stand together, shakily, as I.R.O.N., with the Humans and Azracs probably with the strongest ties.
Indeed it would seem that the four Evil VS that of the four Good, will be unsettled by the four neutrals. Considering that everyone here is caught neighbouring at least one enemy, the days to come will prove interesting.
And Deroman, I agree, in sorts, to your comment. I.R.O.N. and L.E.D. do indeed stand in the midst of a 'Cold War'.
But if the L.E.D. does not support the Undead fully, it would become effectively 3 vs that of 4, and numerous opponents for my Undead ally. No. I will not turn my back upon those who have sided with us. I will not become involved in anyones attempt to destroy the Undead, knowing who seeks their demise, until an open attack comes against them . The moment someone openly strikes at my Undead ally, I will send troops to reinforce him, to defend his borders, where possible. And if my reserves are attacked, then whoever is responsible will be considered an enemy of the Drow, and ultimately the L.E.D.
As it now stands, there are three distinct forces.
The L.E.D. alliance
The Elf/Highman alliance
The I.R.O.N. alliance.
Leaving the Lizards friendly to the L.E.D. and unsteady to all else.
Also the Dwarves and Halflings, who will aid the Elves without a doubt. This war will indeed be interesting.
But the L.E.D. will not tolerate anyone moving into Undead lands, in open attacks. If the Undead move to expand their borders, then that is their battle alone, unless they call upon aid. But I can see that I.R.O.N. fears the Undead, and seeks their destruction. Yet that is an insult to we drow, who have promised you if you left the Undead be, they would leave you be, otherwise be cast from the L.E.D.
Any attacks upon the Undead will be considered hostile action against the L.E.D. Most especially if such attacks are unprovoked.
Once the Elves are dealt with, and their Highmen allies (which you have stated as enemies, iceling) the L.E.D. will aid ALL of its members, including the Undead. If I.R.O.N. seeks the removal of any L.E.D. force, then you will be brought to justice.
But I need not remind you, I am sure, that allying yourself with the Elves will yield you nothing more than a hollow victory (if not destruction) and corpses. The Elves are not as willing to share the Surface realms, as we of the L.E.D. are.
I shall leave you to your counsel, I.R.O.N.
You may find me in the open War Room, where the war is being planned.
---Elkgloth Do'mtor, War leader of the L.E.D.---