The Askelungs are known as greedy people. They are rich and cutthroat, both figuratively and literally. They are raised in the midst of intrigue, prime candidates for diplomatic endeavors, both sincere and mischievous.
Losing territory to the Froderung could have a snowball effect. On the other borders shared with the Sverting, the Askelung approach relations in a more diplomatic manner to secure strategic resources, but this seldom works. The forest people have no need for fancy trinkets, and they value the wilderness too highly to let it be razed in search of resources.