Well, the development process drew to a grinding halt as the exam period descended once again, but now I'm on holiday I plan to do some more work on the mod, but probably only for my personal enjoyment I'm sad to say (unless I get some dedicated modellers, this iteration of the mod is sunk).
I'd really rather focus on a different project from here on in (if I can't get the support necessary for a public release) - two years of work with almost nothing to show for it, save a map, a lot of information and background and some concept art doesn't really cut it.
I'm considering branching out onto another engine (with a reworked concept in a similar vein), but my aim in modding from here on is really for self-sufficiency and independence - which includes modelling, mapping, animation etc. My ideas aren't strong enough, it seems, to maintain the input of others :D .
If this last effort doesn't come off, I'll be sorry to have disappointed any die-hard fans (and the few team members who really strove early on), but modding, I discover, is a hobby which works best when you can do everything yourself!
This concept isn't dead, but the modification is on its last legs, and I hope that the Ilsamiren Wars concept will be seen in its complete form in the future!