Mercenary companies get paid 500-600 gold per influence. So if they are all winning battles you have to pay money for that. Or maybe you might decide you want to change the look of your companions, even buying all fresh t5 gear for 7 companions could run you over a million.
Originally posted by ESDP: Joining a kingdom, getting settlements, leave the kingdom with the settlements, bribe for peace. there you have it. 50k-60k Gold to bribe the king. This is not really fun, because once you form it. you barely have anything prepared. but this is the fastest way I know so far. #4.
Upon clicking "Leave Kingdom" the Freedom! achievement immediately unlocked to my surprise. Conditions that may or may not be required for this to work: - Dragon Banner assembled. - Side chosen
I almost always take Nevyansk first bc it's always low on troops but that area is ALWAYS infested with looters. I would take Oristocoris castle, it is easily defensible as it only has one way in or out. Both villages are close by. Easier from there to mount attacks to the Western Empire, Vlandia and Aserai.