Thane of the Stouthearts,

You have sent your Dwarves to speak with me on enlisting my aid within your clan, but I will accept no less than a personal meeting with yourself. I have interest in joining the clan now that some issues have settled themselves. I also have requests or standards to maintain should I join your clan, which shall be discussed in person.

Write back to me with a suitable place to speak.

Signed,

Balund Tronsord

[The note is resent with another]

Thane of the Dwarves,

I ran across Gloinar, a Watchdwarf who was to join us in slaughtering aberrations in the mines. The Shield performed poorly and I had never seen a deeper streak of cowardice in any dwarf within my life time. The Dwarf, more than once, concealed himself when his blood began to be shed, leaving the rest of the party for dead. He did so unexpectantly, leaving a human paladin of some god to be slain before a horde of the Hook Horrors, myself and the others being forced to beat a hasty retreat which nearly cost the life of another.

I insist that you speak to me soon, as I've much work to do.

Signed,

Balund Tronsord

[The same two letters are forwarded to Maldure with another note]

Maldure,

It seems your Thane has taken a leave of his wits or quil, it hardly makes a difference as to which, I would speak with a Dwarf who can make decisions for your Clan. I offer my services, but only under certain requirements. Write back to me with a fitting time to speak.

Signed,

Balund Tronsord

*A letter for Balund is left with Spencer at the Rock Bottom*

Good Balund,

I have been remiss in assisting my Thane in responding to the overwhelming demands on his time. Akevitt is a dwarf of action, and it will be my role to help to be his voice in such matters.

Past experience has prepared me to be the liason of the Thane, and it seems necessary that I represent him on this matter. I can certainly represent him and his views, and will express yours to him in turn.

I would be honored to meet you and either discuss, or relay your message to the Fourth Thane of Stoutheart Hall.

Faenor Rollo Stoneshield High Priest of Clan Grunstubhle Liason to the Thane

[The letter isn't received]

*Rollo sheepishly writes "Balund" on the letter and asks Spencer to see that Balund gets it*