Another elder then stepped into the forum and with a stretch talked elegantly<br/><br/>(http://www.blossomaccessories.com.au/images/detailed/3/toga_blue_man_costume.jpg)<br/><br/>"I am Marcious, my estates have abandoned mithril mines, they are very dangerous for what lurks<br/>in them was what has haulted them being used as such for hundreds of years. They are one of the best<br/>known but still some not I need to make them safe for workers or some other means ot extracting the<br/>precious metal. It may be more practical to sell it instead of fashioning armor for your army,<br/>frankly I don't know. But that decision I can leave to the king. The mines are no used to me<br/>and all the animals of myland stay clear of it for the sounds within haunt them,  and me,<br/>having them seen to would be a blessing and the profits I dont need, for I am already wealthy.<br/><br/>They also link to some gems mines, so if the mission goes well it may not be just mithril that can flow. Some of what it produces can go to the brave souls making them safe, the rest to the war effort if others dare to. But I don't expect any trying to come back alive it may be a suicide mission. Tempting as it sounds if elders are scared of a place, it may be better left alone, I will not be responsible for the health of any trying their luck clearing them. But best of luck and its treasures to any who do."<br/><br/>