Greetings fellow Olvi,

So far during this war, Arthe Dale has come under attack at least twice now. Every time, the good people of Zoluren have rushed to our aid. There are too many heroes to thank, but off the top of my head, I've seen various units from Crossing and Kaerna, the Zoluren Navy who help protect our Bay, and various independents fighting just as hard. Again, I don't want to name names because I'd be bound to miss someone.

I would like to share one story to emphasize some very special allies we have to our north, the proud Dwarves of Stone Clan. I was attending their meeting (Sunday night) when we thought we heard Wyren gwething from Arthe Dale. Of course, I had to leave their meeting and rush back down to see if anything was happening for myself.

Imagine how I felt when Stone Clan volunteered to join me! After a rousing Battle Song from Singfrihet and a thundering stomp, one Olvi and a small army of Dwarves marched down the Northern Trade Route. Thankfully, we did not find trouble, but yet, a small part of me almost wished we had. I would've liked to have approached some evil-doer and said, "I demand you leave our village at once, or I will have you removed!" And they might have replied with a smirk, "Oh yeah, you and what army?" And I could've smiled and introduced a few good Dwarven friends. These names I can name, and they are:

Commander Redarch
Lieutenant Grimslayer
Lieutenant Lugnerin
Sergeant Atwun

Nepenthe Annalyse (Elf)
Battle Empath Borodon
Cloudcrest
Kuldar
Skullcrusher Lugnerin
Nomie
Odruwi
Rys
Empath Shimmermist
Minstrel Singfrihet
Entrepreneur Sortny

Thank you! Toln!

Remember fellow Olvi, that Dwarf you buy a drink for today may save your foothair tomorrow!

--Mykk Dalys, Thain of Arthe Dale