''Most unfortunate!Adam wrote:Bennedict follows suit and sits as well. "If it please you," he says, "We come to speak with you regarding the plight of the town of Harrowdale. Some weeks ago, the town was beset by monstrous forces. The people were scattered. The buildings destroyed. Supplies ruined. We come on their behalf to negotiate trade deals to help them get back on their feet."
But perhaps the House of Cadorna can be of service.
It so happens that I have been expanding my southern interests, trading more and more into the Dalelands of late.
Not without difficulties. The most direct route is by sea to Hillsfar and thence over the forest roads, but the dark elves are stirring again and I have to pay men triple to make the journey.
By water, over the Moonsea and down the Lis, is a swift way to go allowing for good winds, but I've had recent reliable intelligence about a dragon-worm attacking barges in the river.
If your party could clear either of those two obstacles, dragon or drow, by whatever means, and afterward exercise a certain discretion about the news... You see, I'd be in an excellent position to send supplies, workers, extend credit, et cetera if I were the first in Phlan to know of the removal of either of the two obstacles to honest commerce. I have means of obtaining additional information. Maps and guides can be arranged. As can transport on my fleetest vessel.
Winter approaches. It would surely be best to lay in an ample supply of needed goods and to bring workmen south as swiftly as possible; I'm sure you will agree.
My only other condition would be that your party do no business with my trade rivals in Phlan or Hillsfar. Let's keep this an intimate deal. The closer we work together, the more generous I can afford to be and the bigger the risks I can allow myself to take."