Members of the Spellguard,

I would like to resubmit our proposal for occupying the Staircase just SW of the Bazaar, if that property is still available. The Watch advertised this location, and the Stoutheart Clan has made a strong offer to be awarded this contract. Now that the inability of the Watch to follow up on its promise to select a group for this purpose, obviously due to the incompetence and poor character of its leadership, it now falls on you to make this important decision.

We have merged with the Order of the Pentinent Heart led by Sir Leon Belmont in this claim, and hope that you realize that if we are awarded this contract, the benefits to Sanctuary will be numerous.

Our primary competitor consists of a group of elves that may eventually challenge the authority of the Spellguard in matters arcane. We of the Stoutheart Clan have little interest in such matters unless they concern the safety of Sanctuary. But of course, we would be able to assist the Spellguard on any matter affecting the safety of Sanctuary.

If there is any suggestion that might strengthen our claim on this, we are certainly open to negotiation and discussion.

Attatched is a copy of our proposal for the location in question

*signed* Rollo Stoneshield Faenor of Mother Truesilver Thane of the Stoutheart Clan Citizen of Sanctuary

Proposal for Stoutheart Clan occupation/rental of the Abandoned Staircase:

The Stoutheart Clan wishes to acquire the right to occupy the Abandoned Staircase as the new clan home. The purpose of this is for the betterment and improved protection of Sanctuary. To this end, we propose the following:

1. Brewery Clan Stoutheart intends to install a facility to brew ale for sale to alcohol selling etablishments in and around Sanctuary. This could prove to be a solid export, as the tastes are shared by the duergar miners near to Sanctuary and farther afield at Fort Mur, and potential customers via the traders at the Blue Mushroom. We feel this will be a potentially valuable export given time and production capacity. This facility, it should be noted will not produce beer, as we have no desire to interfere in the trade of the existing beer brewery.

2. Public Forge Currently, nearly all steel work comes from the duergar forges. This results in a net trade loss to Sanctuary. With the number of skilled slaves coming into Sanctuary, we feel that it is in the public interest to have a forge available to skilled craftsmen to ply their trade. We feel that the products generated by the public use of this facility will make Sanctuary's trade with the duergar more balanced, as well as promote the development of skilled trades so vital to the economic wellbeing of our city. For a small fee based on time and usage, the forge would be available to any and all citizens wishing to make use of it. Note, however, that the forge will require coal and ore, which can be obtained from the mines recently discovered. As it stands, we are currently unaware of any forges in Sanctuary to make use of the produced ore once these mines begin production.

3. Civil Defence In times of emergency, Clan Stoutheart offers the arms and skills of any of its members to bolster the ranks of the Watch. In times of need, we feel that it would greatly enhance Watch knows it will have immediate support from any and all available Clan members. We currently have about 20 members in our ranks, and hope to expand our ranks further. Our current member list is attached. This obligation of service to the Watch is, of course, limited to legal operations within Sanctuary. Any operations outside the legal jurisdiction of the Watch will of course be voluntary.

4. Rent All profits from profit generating operations in the acquired space be allocated as rent - less, of course, maintenance and upkeep costs. While this may not be a significant amount at the beginning, as revenue increases, so will funds flowing into Watch coffers. In addition to this, Clan members offer to donate no less than 250 coins (taken from donation bowl) PCM.

5. Civil Defence League Currently the CDL has no base of operations. We offer the use of a suitable space for the CDL, to train and organize their members. While the CDL is more closely associated with the Watch, we believe it would be in the Watch's interest to have them in an area that is both secure and immediately accessible to the Watch.

6. Rothe Farming Currently the city has but one rothe farm to supply its needs. If the proposals from Lower for separation from Sanctuary go forwards, this will jeporadize the food source of many in upper, should they restrict exports of rothe and rat meat. Clan Stoutheart proposes to develop the outer areas of the Abandoned Stairwell into a rother farm to fill this need. The area has shown an incredible ability to grow mushrooms, and we are confident that the mushrooms will be more than adequate to sustain a reasonable sized herd of rothe.

Members of the Spellguard,

I know you have quite a daunting task in front of you, to investigate the Watch and to take over until things are straightened out, but I'd appreciate the courtesy of a response to the proposal of the Stoutheart Clan.

Secondly, I'd recommend strongly that Private Runehammer of our Clan be promoted to Sergeant for his proven worth in both your organization as an Associate, and on the merits of his record serving in the Watch.

There have been many unfortunate passings to the next realm lately including Sergeants Durris, Taddle and Private Lockwood. To my knowledge, Private Runehammer has served as a member in the Watch longer than any other with the exception of Sergeant Marshall.

I would hope that your experiences with Private Runehammer and his current record in the Watch might persuade you to promote him to Sergeant, which would also show the dwarf citizens that they are represented in Sanctuary law enforcement.

Also, if you could inform us as to status of our proposal to relocate our Clan into the area that was made available by the Watch it would be greatly appreciated.

*signed* Faenor Rollo Stoneshield Thane of the Stoutheart Clan Rock Bottom Inn

Stoutheart Clan,

Please be patient as we pend this decision on your behalf. You'll likely receive notice of our work within the tenday.

-Field Officer Ferrington Order of the Spellguard