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 * Letters from the Dwarven King Balvak to the Elven Chief Endulas**

//Chief Endulas,//

//I thank you again for the harvest you send and I apologize for the delay on the return payment. One of our novice mining groups struck a vein of strange ore. They were recalled and our best were sent to the site in hopes of recovering it. Because of our efforts being focused there, the process of refining your materials has slowed. They should be up in a few days.//

//As always,// //King Balvak// //_//

//Dear Chief Endulas//

//I find it hard to remember what life was like before we were allies. The ice rice you deliver has become a delicacy among my people. We have even tried grinding it up and putting it into our rock cakes! It gives them a certain quality... almost like a cold spice that wets your tongue.//

//However, that is beside the point of this letter. We have forged the ore into a pair of gauntlets and are currently working on a helmet. It certainly is a strange rock; it was mined as red but turned green when heat was added. It is very durable and well suited for a warrior!//

//I look forward to hearing from you again,// //King Balvak// _

//Dear Endulas,//

//The blacksmiths have just been handed your order for the amulet and plans are being processed now. I will hand it to you personally, my friend. Perhaps when I leave, one of your field researchers could accompany me? There have been claims to a strange low humming noise at night for the past few days and my people are getting restless. It pierces through the comforting sound of clanking metal that we've come to love.//

//The amulet design is very detailed and intricate.. if I may ask, what for? Maybe one of your summoning rituals, or just for aesthetics? Regardless, it doesn't really matter to me.//

//I hope all is well,// //Balvak// //_//

​The note is torn in half and written hastily. It is hardly legible.

//Endulas//

//do not war amulet// //...// //out of contrl, sven dead ...// //send help,// //ore taintd coming ali-//

The writing stops there and appears to have never been sent.