The countries of Loren, currently in a state of total war, do not have much energy to devote to space exploration. There are many unpredictable risks behind interstellar communication, which require a lengthy process of verification. Moreover, not to mention that this might heavily impact the belief systems of all mortals, it's a significant test of the stability of the gods—though theoretically, restoring interstellar signals alone shouldn't stimulate the gods as much as manned space exploration. But who can guarantee this level of "stimulation"?
