Hi! We don’t have any problem with that, as long as (1) the Diplomacy Division is on board and (2) it all comes about after trying to reach Bertrand directly has failed, so everyone who wants to use him as a reason for their indoor-plant diplomacy characters to try to climb a frozen mountain still has the excuse.

(As a footnote, the villagers don't consider themselves particularly in need of strong leadership, or any leadership really, so that might be a small sticking point, but one that can also be assuaged.)