I would like to thank you all for your responses (those who sent them.) It has definitely helped me have a glimmer of understanding when it comes to the political situation.
I will respond to the messages I received in kind and I'll not forget those who were kind to me in the beginning.
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"Talk is cheap, but if it keeps your belly full and your grave empty it is worth more than gold." - Lords of Magic Manual.
"Luck is what others call skill when they have none." - Phelean Wolf
Stelteck the snake, prince of the nation of chtiss is willing to engage in gem trade. We have spare gem or spare gold and are willing to exchange them against death gem.