[The letter is dropped at the Shadow Embassy in the Canal Depot]

Greetings esteemed Ambassador of the "Shadow Death"

This may be a strange question, or a plea for work, but does the Shadow Tribe need any aid in selling their wares within the City or trading with other regions of the Underdark? Does the Shadow Death have any items that he would like to sell to mortal men and women? I am merely trying to get my name out in the business of trade and would like any opportunity to help the Shadow Death with means of trade.

Also, does the Shadow Death wish to acquire the pieces of the Phoenix like some seem to do? I found one last dark.

Sincerely, The Desert's Merchant, Valzen

Mr. Valzen,

Thank you for your letter. The Shadow Tribe has many goods it sells, yet these are procured and sold by kobolds within the tribe already. As such, we're not in need of your services- at this time, anyway.

I will talk to you in person about these scales.

Respectfully,

Ambassador Ignatiev

Friend Pyotr,

I thank you for your hastily written reply. I will stay open for possible employment though my business is becoming quite busy as of late.

On the note of the Phoenix Scale. A Man named Lakewalker, wishes to pay 1000 coins for it. It must be important, we should speak of this matter soon.

-Valzen