Zarun replies. "Of course our problems up north will must take precedence over getting Mukaro, but if things are looking better in a couple weeks, such an attack could be wise. Diplomacy between Waterdeep and Thay cannot be reestablished without more bloodshed. they believe that we sacked their embassy, and we know that they used it for a major strike against our city. Thay is busy with wars at home on two fronts. If we show them that we are willing to strike at them here in the West where their forces are weak, they will have no choice but to come back to the table. If we show that we will not retaliate for tiher actions, they will be further emboldened. If they can act this way with impunity here, they can do it almost anywhere. We do not, on the other hand, want to so openly attack them, nor to we want to complicate matters with other governments hosting Thayan Enclaves. If you take the appropriate action, however, Thay will get the message, Waterdeep will be spared further diplomatic grief from other areas, and Aleena's killers will be brought to justice.
Regarding the fight to the North, it seems that they are approaching Silverymoon. In addition to a gian t, firey, rock-hurling monster ...(goes on to describe that thing you already know about)... They seem to have some evil wether on their side. A storm follows them whereever they go, pounding their enemies with wind, rain, and lightning. Oddly enough, even when inactive, the clouds get occasional flashes of red within them, as if there were fires up there. Waterdeep is already mobilizing the guard to defend other northern cities, in acccordance with the Lord's Alliance treaty, but by the time the various armies gather, it may be too late for Silverymoon. It is far too hard to beseige, so it is likely that there will be an extreemely bloody frontal assult within the next few days, long before most of Silverymoon's allies can reach it in large numbers."
