I've played a lot with this save, was a vassal, but didn't quite wanted to pledge the banner to anyone. I thought that, perhaps I will leave it for myself for a later date. Some time passed and I left the kingdom thinking that now I will finally start my own only to get a few notifications saying my quest for creating or supporting a kingdom has expired. Now I am left outside of any faction, alone and without an opportunity? Speaking with either Arzagos or Istiana gives nothing. Am I missing something? Can I still create my kingdom (don't want to join anyone) or 10 years is about as far as it gets? Am I screwed big time at this point?