(Two identical letters have been written, one addressing "Faernor of the Stoutheart Clan" and the other "Sven of the Stoutheart Clan".)

Salutations Faernor/Sven of the Stoutheart Clan,

I have been attempting to seek you out for days with little luck. I have been told by another member of your clan that you have authority over who uses the forge of the Stoutheart Clan. I humbly request a meeting with you.

My name is Aspirant Melrick of House Toboerski, and I wish to discuss the use of your Forge, as well as the Stoutheart's aid in rebuilding the Gate to Upper Sanctuary.

I ask that you respond as soon as you can. If you cannot find me in person, leave a message at the Rock Bottom or the Toboerski Estate. If I am mistaken and you have no authority over the Stoutheart Forge, please forward this letter to the appropriate individual.

Your time is greatly appreciated.

Signed, Aspirant Melrick of House Toboerski

//OOC: I have been trying to find one of you for several days with no luck. If you can, just post your normal playing hours, or if Melrick is incorrect and you guys have no authority over who gets to use the Forge, just write me back letting me know or pass the letter along to the appropriate person.

Aspirant Melrick,

I am able to speak for the Thane and my Clan concerning the use of our forge. My training does not enable to discuss the particulars as to the suitability of our forge for you needs, but I suspect that it will be inadequate.

Our Master armorer, Elder Fist Gloinar Runehammer is the Stoutheart you wish to speak to concerning these concerns.

I will relay your request to the Thane, and if we chance to meet, it may be possible for me to show you the forge myself.

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

Faenor Rollo Stoneshield,

Thank you for your prompt response, and I apologize if I offend for lack of protocol. I am afraid I do not have a large understanding of Dwarven tradition or custom, and it is not my intention to offend if I do so. A meeting with you should suffice; as I am sure the Thane is busy and does not need me wasting his time.

However, if you could find out if the Stoutheart forge could be used in the building of a gate for Sanctuary, as well as the braces that will be needed - then it would save me much time. If your forge is not adequate then I would like to know if your clan is aware of any other Forges - that do not belong to the Duergar - that can be used? If the answer is no, then I am afraid House Toboerski will have to build one.

Thank you for your time, Aspirant Knight Melrick of House Toboerski