The Great Orthodoxy destroyed

First time playing Kislev, and on both Katarin campaigns “The Great Orthodoxy” is done with in less than 20 turns.

I make a great start, nailing Drycha and Azhag… and just as I go to turn my attention to the Skaven in the north… they’ve seen off my neighbours.

This isn’t a drama, but makes the political race pointless… which I figure must be a big part of playing Kislev?

And it means I can’t confederate down the line and access Kostaltyn.

Is this a thing??