[DO NOT THROW THIS ONE AWAY - BRUNO: Isabella de Veend]

[Empress of Neon]

"Dear Bruno,

You're going to have to start giving me more details if I'm to assist in the matter of the foul fish import any further. I have spoken to Haafdon of Frostport, who oversees the sales of maritime bounty. Insofar as it relates to the dunes, the only one buying in bulk from Frostport right now is myself. And I make it a point to ensure shipments are properly preserved for the journey. Be that pickled squid, small crates full of ice and snow for crayfish, salted mackerel or smoked salmon.

It seems whoever told you this shipment was from Frostport was either:

1. Lying.
2. Lied to about its source.
3. Failed to properly cure goods received.

I can think of a few reasons why someone would attempt to deceive others on the matter. The most malign being to intentionally undermine competition in the maritime markets, or worse, create diplomatic friction.

It is entirely possible, however, that one of the shipments my Oathseekers brought in never received proper curation after the journey. If the snow and ice melted (Which it does eventually) to the point they rotted, then this is a failing on the recipient's end to properly salt, consume or distribute what was donated.

Is that the hook you were hoping for, dear? Blame the mind-addled, older woman? There you go.

I know the people of Frostport well enough to know they take pride in their work and honor their word. Anything that leaves that port is leaving as requested by the buyer. I stand by them in this matter and denounce any attempts to paint any foul shipments as a fault of their own.

Consider this my definitive answer to your questions prior.

~ Isabella de Veend

P.S Have you actually examined  what kind of bounty spoiled? It helps narrow down the source, if you know the market.

Here's a free one. Unsalted mackerel can be bought in bulk in Banafsi.

P.P.S How old are you anyway? I feel like that knowledge would be fair compensation for my efforts."

[Black_TopHat]