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Message: <blockquote data-quote="gabrion" data-source="post: 2682581" data-attributes="member: 30779">The High Mage actually begins to chuckle at the first two responses, revealing a lighter side of his attitude.  He is thankful that Jonas is still willing to help, but he turns to all of them to give an explanation."Haha...Oh my...I can see that you two won't be hoodwinked into anything.  Once again, I can't deny that such skepticism is warranted.  I've no real choice in the matter, so I'll just tell you what I need and well see what you think from there.King Harbromm of Citadel Adbar departed from a council meeting two months past in an angry mood, presumably cutting ties with the League of Silver Marches.  Since that time he has refused any trade with Silverymoon and even some of the other northern cities.  The problem we now face is one the confederation brought upon itself, for once Citadel Adbar joined us and became our primary source of equipment and building materials, we ended many preexisting trade agreements-trade agreements that we have not be successful in recovering since Citadel Adbar left us.To make matters worse, Citadel Adbar was supplying many of the troops who made patrols in the eastern part of the Silver Marches and these troops have now vacated the area, leaving the duty to poorly supplied men and women of Silverymoon, Sundabar, and Citadel Felbar.  Travel has become dangerous and merchants hardly dare to move goods across the land at this point as many of our old foes have sensed our weakness and decided to rear their heads.  Orcs, Giants, Drow, and bandits are just a few of the problems we face.  To summarize, the confederation became too dependent on Citadel Adbar and the withdrawal of their support has left us in a hard situation.  I, along with some others, believe that the best immediate solution is to bring Citadel Adbar back into the confederation.  If you agree, I would send you to Citadel Adbar to convince Harbromm that his interests are best suited by returning to the confederation.  Harbromm is willing to accept a delegation from Silverymoon, but being the stubborn and controlling dwarf he is, he demands that such a delegation travel from Silverymoon to Citadel Adbar in a traditional manner.  Such a trip will be more than dangerous in these times, which is why I've gathered you here.  If you are willing, I would send the three of you to the Citadel to undertake this task."Upon finishing his monlogue, Taern Hornblade looks at each of you very intently, clearly not only awaiting a response, but also trying to judge your reaction to his request.</blockquote>

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