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Old 07-09-2006, 03:23 PM   #166
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The Lord Malfoidacil stood between his two active fellow ambassadors of the Court of the Fountain, Hyarmenwe and Angawen, on whom he had not clapped eyes for days now. Their meeting prior to the session had been courteous, but typically formal; perhaps even rather more than typically. It was the natural effect, Dracomir supposed, at their envy at he alone being taken into the negotiations with Roggie previously. If they had known what they were missing, he thought wryly, they would be neither so jealous nor so suspicious.

But in any case the hiatus in diplomacy caused by Skittles' critical state had been a welcome one, full of relaxation, Dark Arts and a hectic nightlife. Dracomir felt quite refreshed and quite filling to delve into a bit of minor commercial politicking.

"Let's be quite clear about this," he said, with a bow in the general direction of the Mordorian company, speaking in the Westron that both sides understood, "our King does not wish to discourage trade with Mordor. Oh, no. He's willing to accept all of your exports that comply with the laws of Gondor. To that end I have compiled a list," he paused, producing a tightly rolled up scroll which he unfurled.

"Export No. 1: Ash.
Export No. 2: Stone.
Export No. 3: Iron Ore.
Export No. 4: Lead."

He coughed. "Er, that's it. But believe me, it is possible to forge a vibrant, outgoing powerhouse of an economy on these commodities. Ash is in great demand in Gondor as a cosmetic among the noblewomen. Stone quarried in Mordor, while its use in building is limited, is used as catapult ammunition. Your metals strengthen our military capacity. So, you see, there is, ah, demand..."

Malfoidacil switched suddenly to English. "This is King Mardil's official position. Of course, certain concessions could be made...on the sly...you understand..."
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