So what am I doing wrong?

[sorkvir]

I've been grinding out diplo lately and...well, kinda interested if my stats are 'normal'. Is this 'normal progression'? it just seems like a huge grind to get through levels.

After 2 days of off and on playing here are my stats:

Skill 100
Ca'ial Brael Diplomatic Prestige: 980
Khal Diplomatic Prestige: 299

Presence(unbuffed):
Academic: 16
Domestics: 11
Soldiers: 2
Nobles: 14
Craftsmen: 10
Outsiders: 0
Clergy: 0

Also, what does Diplomatic Prestige 'really' grant?

I guess my biggest problem is that I have nothing to show for grinding up to lvl 100 besides an extra card. I have a bank full of clothes (I'm vendoring most of the stuff now). The 'civic buffs' are just limited buffs that are 'ok' and not that great for me. I could be making money off work orders and adventuring.

The diplo just seems like a loooong road with no real return at the moment.