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=/\= If you insist on a numerical value for the number of sun crystals being exchanged to be made right now, then I propose that we take exactly the same number that the Klingons took. This will provide continuity for your miners and provide them with work, if that was partly you concern. What exactly was your arrangement with the Klingons in this regard? =/\= John T Glen asked.

=/\= The ones called Klingons by you took each month between 50-100 error unknown word amount of Sun Crystals, in exchange for educations, building materials, combat lessons, and training on further mining operations. Their trade also established a protective ring from outsiders from the Heavens. This varied month to month however, depending on mining progress and Sun Crystals found and refined. =/\= The High Priestess said.

=/\= That sounds like an acceptable deal. I already told you that we would protect you from raids from others who would take the sun crystals without asking or trading, and your society would do better if it developed naturally without outside influences. Well, without any further anyway. So, do we have an agreement? =/\=

• Glen, CO

There was a moment of relayed whispers followed by a nod from the priestess, =/\= The High Elder agrees to this deal. When do you wish first delivery? We could have a sum of 50 or so Sun Crystals in the next two rotations of days, or can delay such gathering from Va’s mines till a later appointed time? =/\= She asked.

While this was said one of the guards nearby had retrieved a leather parchment and gave it to the High Elder who dipped some kind of grey toned ink on it drawing a thin circle and square overlaid symbol on it. After sprinkling some kind of glittery like substance on it he blew the excess off and handed it to the High Priestess who took it carefully. =/\= You may sign this parchment of trade. Simply mark it with your signature of choice as a binding agreement for this trade. =/\= She indicated the beefy guard nearby offering a bone made pen and the grey toned liquid to Glen, while a vial of glitter was held in another palm.

GM CockRoach