I'm on windows and I am not using EML.
I tried to insert an image of the log but I see now that it didn't show
I'm also using Conquest tweaks, SFArics and better random portraits
Well, that would be why your images aren't loading. The file path in the mod for the pictures requires them to be in the %appdata%/Roaming/Strive for Power 2/mods folder. I look like you have installation issues with the game and/or mods. My advice would be that you delete the mod folder in %appdata%/Roaming/Strive for Power 2 and your main game folder. Get a fresh download of the main game and all mods that you want to use.
You are putting the mods in %appdata%/Roaming/Strive for Power 2/mods folder and not the %appdata%/Roaming/Strive/mods folder correct?