Keep in mind that she gets +1 strength right before the hit comes, so Elya needs to come with just 2 strength or even less. The good part is I think with 3 strength she can choose the path to Krorid to reach 4 strength and get total loyalty as a cool scarred queen.
Confirmed, at 3 strength can choose path and get +1 strength, cold goes short and warm goes long.
@Snowflower
Yeah mine goes with just 4 because I assist the negotiations for more units and heavy cavalry, but same, I never actually got this version of Elya. Although from my calculations, it’s ideal for a Leadership Marshall that prioritizes her warmth.
Telling her to cry gives the most warmth at the start
Bury the dead and cherish the living is highest warmth and +1 strength
Giving her a smile is the same warmth as touching her with +1 strength
Obviously comforting Elya yourself gives warmth and takes -1 strength
If you let her ask for parley she will do it kinda terrible but with no warmth cost and +1 strength
Obviously you need to take over negotiations as Leadership, even if it costs -1 strength. Although if you don’t have leadership focusing on the feudal contract gives the same result for +1 strength, it’s a nice bit.
With her strength at 1, her shouting to move out will be bad but give +1 strength
Getting scarred is another +1 strength
And she has reached the path to krorid with 3 strength, the highest warmth possible, and is ready to choose the long road and officially become a strong queen.