Never really got to the end myself yet. I've played since about 2010, then stopped for some time, now playing again and already managed to restart like 3 times. Now, hopefully, going till the end, but I still like to take my time. Became a vassal of one faction, been helping them in a war, then they declared truce and I asked to be released from oath. Now am a vassal of another faction, will probably stick with them until I've got enough renown, honor, and experience to start my own faction