As a general rule, too much or too little Influence held by any one party, whether ruling or not, will always equate to political imbalance, potentially planting the seeds of insurrection. Ultimately, balance is the key – your political goal is to maintain inner stability, ensuring that no single party dominates the political arena. By carefully managing characters of political importance and engaging in the various political actions available to you, it is possible to control the constant sway of power that occurs between the parties within your faction. The first thing to know is that whether or not you choose to give it attention, party politics will always have some degree of overall consequence for your campaign. 2.1 Multi-Party Politics: Choosing families.