It is funny because one of the people Istredd theorized this was the Feywilds with was Michael. And they both seemed pleased about being right. Istredd had never seen lights like that, but he had a hunch, based on a few observations. Part of the Feywilds is exactly what he expected, but not all of it. You can't guess at culture like this.

They have established themselves as the center of neutrality. The place we can all go safely to meet up in person, and then the place we could recover. It's very smart, it means we rely on having that outlet.

Lucifer likes the hunting grounds and so do many others. And it would be unfortunate to lose the option, if Nocwich decided to pull it back or hang it over their heads as a threat to take it. They'd all live, obviously, they didn't used to have it and could go back, but there are aspects of it that would be missed by the Summoned. It's an ideal option for cross-faction meetings.

They have some power over us. Solvunn never really did. Only the Summoned there and the threat of joining one of the others in the inevitable war. He leans over to kiss Lucifer's shoulder and rests his head there momentarily.

I don't blame them or Feywilds for watching us. If the factions go to war, the winners will turn their gaze there. The vampires and Fey are long-lived, they probably see it big picture. Not unlike the long-lived Lucifer and Istredd.