Sultanah Surlamin wants to secure the Malgian Empire before neighboring nations decide to advance on her territories, however her pursuit of resources is hindered by powerful unseen entities.
In many cases "good" and "evil" are relative terms, and everyone merely navigates different agendas; Facing reality can involve making difficult decisions, even ones that cannot guarantee a positive outcome for everyone; Leadership is greatly tested in times when the needs of society and the individual are pitted against each other.
The Malgian Empire was home to the lost Forge of Spells, which Surlamin wants, but it's exact location has been lost to history.
Surlamin wants to provide for her people.