I'm sorry on the silence for new content, but I am busy , in the meantime here's a small monday hotfix on the beta branch (accessible via properties/betas/beta patch)

• increased the display level of the three edge settlements to 4 stars due to their heavy defenses and general threat level of the edge
• increased the level of the remit pirate settlement , reduced its defenses a little
• made it that the unique faction buildings that increase unit pop also spawn faction houses
• reduced murky contrast on portraits
• reduced general murkiness of the ocean and spruced things up a tiny bit..
• toned the colors and general freshness of the visuals up a bit