I'm reaching the part in my story where I'm trying to gain the trust of Little Ala Mhigo, but I'm a little confused as to it's origin. After some wiki browsing, I was able to dig up some info on Ala Mhigo but can't seem to find anything on the origin of Little Ala Mhigo.

I guess the main thing I can't wrap my head around is if it is under Garlean control like Ala Mhigo? I mean, is it a colony of Ala Mhigo or what? Any clarification will help. And no spoilers please.