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Eureka Enderborn wrote: The Indomitable wrote: Eureka Enderborn wrote: Good heavens a lot keeps happening without me!

A high-ranking merchant of the FHTC (Far Harad Trading Company) meets with the Umbarian leadership.

"First of all, I'd like to pass on our CEO's congratulations. Your new laws are far more sensible than most nations of men. However, down to business. First, Ms. Slythe would like to know: would you prefer to start working with me or other merchants right off the bat, ot would you prefer to conduct the first meeting in person with Ms. Slythe?"

Meanwhile, very near Dunland...

2,000 Grey Elven Cavalry marched, accompanied by a force of 3,000 Rohirric cavalry and an odd 1,000 or so Rohirric troops, towards Dunland. It was weakened by the War of the Ring, and the last of the evil forces in the west. And so Eureka led his forces and those of his allies to wipe it from the map, once and for all.

(so basically, around 6,000 Elven and Rohirrim led by Eureka are endeavouring to raze Dunland. Should I narrate it?) "I consider it unwise to do business without knowing who is behind it, if she will allow it I would like to meet her. Otherwise I will be rather cautious at the start."

Meanwhile...

I know I'm but a lowly grunt sire, but isn't the treaty threatened. We need it for it is rather useful..." Yes Grohsh, I know. Send a scout to the remaining Uruk Hai in their holds, we shall defend our interests!"

The battle goes poorly, the Dunlendings know their rugged homeland well. Horses, men and elves fall to traps and the wells are poisoning them. The Dunlendings had thrown ground up animal droppings into them. They were expecting to steal food from the populace, but the earth was black and barren; the men of Dunland had razed their homes and killed the game to deny the enemy. Many are beginning to question whether dealing a dirty blow to hardly harmful enemy is justified. The scattered war parties of orcs and Uruk Hai are prepared to uphold their oaths and defend their weakened allies... Even if it means igniting a brutal war over an old grudge... Dude, you are not in control of the Dunlendings or Misty Mountains Orcs or Uruk Hai! You do not get to say what happens! Especially when the battle just started so none of the factions you mentioned could know about it! Not to mention the fact that both are quite weak now!

Eureka looked at the figure. "Hmm. That's very interesting. I am quite frightened by your amazing display of bad temper. I renounce my foolish ways and return home in peace." He rolls his eyes at the hooded fiery figure. "Now, please go away. I have evil to get rid of and you're not really helping. If you desire to aid in the ridding of this primitive race, you're more than welcome."

Rallying his men, he continued his charge against the Dunlendings. Though the Dunlendings have a home turf advantage, his men have the advantage of skill, technology, coordination, and superior intelligence. Though it is most definitely an uphill battle, Dunland is falling house by house.

In Umbar...

It is a couple weeks since the merchant from the FHTC left to get Slythe when she arrives in a carriage. The moment she steps out, you are struck agog. It is clear that the rumours about her were quite correct indeed.

"Hello." She says in a voice that's sweet on the surface but with some venom underneath, "I am she who is known as Slythe. No doubt you're the one behind these ingenious laws in Umbar. I'm glad to see someone finally gets it. Where should we go to discuss business?" Soronto cocks his head, "well the rumors are true... You are very beautiful, but to rise up from next to nothing and build an empire, well that is something else. Now, what do you want to discuss? I have ports, trade routes and easy access to goods. For example, this black market pipeweed or this smuggled wine of Dorwinion."