My Lands: Black Gem Hunting

Help I am really new at this like one day old new and need mentor please please help

Try in game directly. It's easy.

You look at the map->move your cursor over the cities->If you see someone with suzerain rank (fancy 5 stars) you click on that castle->you chose brief symbol->You type: 'Hello. I'm looking for a mentor. Could I be your apperentice?'

And repeat 10 times. Someone will respond i assure you