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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Bihlbo" data-source="post: 3544334" data-attributes="member: 9961">"Elves of the Erethor, I think the points of your arrows have driven a wedge between two groups who should otherwise be allies.  In the time I have been with this group here, we have worked diligently against those who serve the Shadow, and in my time I've been one of the best friends that a resistance fighter could have."  As he speaks, Mardo walks calmly around, gathering the weapons that the group had offered, carrying them in an obviously non-threatening way.  "Why just two weeks ago, an erensil and two humans on the run from the authorities back in Erenland came to me with a very modest sack of goods they wished to trade for weapons.  They left with two longswords once owned by legates and a suit of halfling-made leathers thanks to the generous efforts of yours truely.  I hate passing up a chance to profit, but I hate it when those who can fight against the Shadow are unarmed even more."Holding a bundle of heavy weapons Mardo stands between the party and the elves, "So you see, it pains me to see myself and my friends here forced to relenquish weapons by those who have the most to gain from us being armed and ready to defend you and your kind.  But if this helps your war efforts, we will do all we can.  If it allows us knowledge of the fate of the girl we seek, we will comply readily.  And if we can get going as soon as possible, we would appreciate it."Gesturing toward the weapons in his arms, "As a matter of fact, I would be happy to carry these on my cart if that is helpful.  Regardless, we need to know that once we've met your superiors and helped your war effort we will have them returned, as I am sure your superiors are wise enough to recognize friends when they see them."OOC:  Diplomacy to make it clear and trustworthy that Mardo's allegience is with the elves and those who resist Isrador: +16Diplomacy to come across as a trustworthy, non-violent trader who is trying to make an honest deal here (our compliance and efforts to help them for our weapons being sort-of kept but not at the ready): +16Diplomacy unrelated to the two above circumstances: +12</blockquote>

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