The full wheel

[Anastasia]

Nods all around as...

In that case lemme ask you on your plans here.

[Nephrite]

Put some more effort into establishing more trade.

I know we had a lot of offers for alliances some time back that we didn't do much with because of other reasons, so that could be another focus of attention.

Mostly just make sure everything is running well - also check on Will to ensure he's acclimating.

[Anastasia]

Sure, let's look into alliances first. Which ones did you want to explore?

[Nephrite]

I don't think it was ever stated -who- actually sent us any alliances, necessarily...

If Dweomerheart is an option, then let's go with that.

Let's also see if we can make some headway into repairing things on Fire, so maybe Zamaan Rul? I hope I spelled that right.

[Anastasia]

Zaaman Rul. Two As.

Sure, go ahead and approach Dweomerheart. How are you going to do it?

[Nephrite]

We probably have an embassy of some nature there, I'd assume. Let's write up a formal reply to theirs including all the proper niceties and request either one of their own diplomats come to Hope's Landing or Moore can go there to speak to them.

Basically a 'I'm interested in pursuing stronger relations' message but with a lot more big diplomatic words.

[Anastasia]

You are duly given an invitation to Dweomerheart for yourself and one other, as well as all appropriate hanger ons, aides and similar functionaries.

[Nephrite]

They don't really have any of those, but Moore finds it appropriate to ask The Empty Knight if they'd like to go - if just to go back there for a while.

If they're not, then he'll invite Sylvie!

[Anastasia]

Empty Knight it is. Any prep?

[Nephrite]

None needed, we will go and be directed as needed.

Well, Moore will knock first, obviously, but after that it's wherever they need to go!

[Anastasia]

It's easy enough to get in. You appear in a comfortable, warm library. A fire crackles in a hearth and all is pleasant. Here an old man with a beard sits, a staff resting on his lap. "Mystra is indisposed," he begins, "But I will see to this matter."

[Nephrite]

"Good day to you." Moore says with a nod. "My name is Moore, and this is The Empty Knight." He says. "Although I suppose you knew that."

He smiles warmly. "We were extended an invitation from Dweomerheart, and would like to pursue that invitation. I don't know very much about the diplomatic endeavors Lady Mystra utilizes, but I would assume they are probably the most varied of any of the deities in Creation, simply due to her station. To that end, I don't know that there's much unique opportunity we can offer... but I certainly hope we can come to some sort of agreement, once I understand what we can offer to you all." He says by way of some sort of introduction to the 'why'.

[Anastasia]

A gesture towards chairs that appear behind you as he listens, "What can you offer us, then?"

[Nephrite]

Moore takes a seat!

"I think the thing we boast right now is our lucrative trade." Moore says. "More and more people come to us every day, and I've been endorsed by Waukeen herself. Besides that, the Padisha of the marid as well as several others have shown an interest." He explains. "In addition to that, Hope's Landing has a variety of skills at its disposal - yes, I'm sure you can do much of anything here with magic, but sometimes you need a specialist."

A smile and a gesture to The Empty Knight at that. "I don't think just anyone could've found and recovered our friend here, which speaks to our determination as well as the hope we provide. As well as we have many unique beings we've recovered that now call Hope's Landing home, that I don't think can be found anywhere else in Creation at all." He says.

[Anastasia]

The Empty Knight keeps his mouth shut.

The old man merely states calmly, "Is there anything else?"