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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MacConnell" data-source="post: 6943742" data-attributes="member: 6855223">Giodavi's EpiphanyGiodavi smacks his own forehead. "By all the powers that be, why did I not see that? I think you set onto it there. It's the pine fuel. That's why we are building the extra grist mill. We've discovered a good stand of corn, north of the forest so that we can grind our own meal, but we've learned to grind the hardened dead pine to extract a very flammable clear liquid. One of the collectors has been tinkering with small batches and has found that by combining it with rendered pig fat, it makes an excellent burnable oil that produces much light."He nods his head looking at Lyndha. "That has to be it. They don't want to buy or trade for it. They want to confiscate it. Greedy Sheep Slippers!"Lyndha frowns at his vulgarity.Sheldon holds up his hand in a pausing gesture at this thought."We have been withholding one more piece of information that may clarify the Magistry's intentions."He takes the parchment and hands it to Giodavi."As we were unsure how to approach the subject of this parchment, I think it now appropriate to share it in the light of what has transpired in conversation."Giodavi looks at the parchment and points to the seal at the bottom. "This is the seal of the Hand of the Magistry. It's the official title for the head of the Assassins' Guild. The person in that position changes periodically. It isn't the person who is important, but the position means this hit was sanctioned by at least one of the Magistrates."Lyndha who has been listening quietly and watching everyone's faces gestures for the parchment. "None of you can read... I thought as much. There's no reason any of you should or likely could have learned. Giodavi cannot read either."She unfurls the document so that the words are visible to all and begins to read:"Southroad Fair is a community in open rebellion to the Magistry. They must be thinking that their distance will prevent any recourse.""While it is too far to send an army, a specialized unit could accomplish much. Pick your unit. Use as few Ansylins as possible. Discover and disrupt their main source of income. Kill as many outliers as possible."</blockquote>

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