Lartaynior pondered the message he had just received. It had arrived via lizardback courier from Blosk. Can these "Disciples of Khoth really provide me with a foothold in the Eastern Gallery? If so, they will be a welcome ally. I suppose it doesn't hurt to see.

He reached into the desk and pulled out a piece of parchment, dipped his quill in ink, and composed his reply.

Dear sir:

We will be quite pleased to provide you with as much mushroom meal and salted lizard as you need in return for this foothold in the Eastern Gallery of which you speak. I am afraid that I am woefully out of touch with that section of the caves. When last I heard, a small group of soldiers were fighting the Vahnatai there. Do you have more recent news? If so, information about the situation in the Eastern Gallery would be most welcome.

Fondest regards,

Lartaynior, King of Avernum

After writing this missive, he called the courier and sent him on his way. Allies are springing up left and right. I just hope that this is not a mistake.

OOC: The rest of this post was written by Lt. Sullust for his faction. I have included it for context.

Denrich was never much of an optimist. He hadn't expected to recieve any word from the king for several days. When the courier returned so soon, he imagined that their offer had been refused. The letter lifted his mood a little, but one problem remained, they still didn't have much of a stake in the Eastern Gallery to offer. He quickly scribbled down a note for the courier to return to the king and went on his way.

Lord Lartaynior,

I find your message very encouraging. I will personally take your response to Acrio Sulfi. Expect to hear back from us within the coming days.

Sincerely,

Denrich