Of course, given the Aldori emphasis on dueling proficiency, it was less a true meritocracy, and many, many positions were determined by how good of a duelist someone was, which likely put a damper on Devaguea's interest - though Daron was more than pleased to take the compliment.<br/><br/>At the refusal, he nodded, and wished the young dragon well, before departing.<br/><br/>The next day, the Pitax ambassador arrived, strutting into the chamber like a peacock, his nose far enough in the air it almost seemed like he was staring at the ceiling. "My, my, isn't this so... quaint," he said, sniffing. "Does it always smell like this, or have you enhanced the smell for special occasions?"<br/><br/>Surprisingly, despite the ambassador's arrogant demeanor, they had a remarkably generous trade agreement to offer. If he could construct a road to the far edge of the Narlmarches, they would connect their road system to it, and arrange for an import of some of the finest luxury goods in Pitax. (Effects: +1d3 BP/month, +2 Economy, +1 Corruption in every city<del>and definitely nothing else.</del>)