Traders and Traitors (Stavin DragonBlessed Book 2) by Loren K. Jones

Author:Loren K. Jones [Jones, Loren K.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, azw3
Tags: Coming of Age, Adventure, traders, Fantasy
ISBN: 9781606193501
Publisher: Twilight Times Books
Published: 2016-10-14T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 18

MORNING FOUND STAVIN AND ELAIN WALKING into the Traders’ Guild office near her inn. The man behind the desk glanced up, then all but leapt out of his chair, putting his back against the wall behind his desk.

"M-Madam Elain, what a surprise to see you," he stammered.

Madam Elain snarled, "Stop that, Jarval, or I might decide to be offended." She paused, then continued in a more normal tone. "This is Friend of Evandia Stavin Kel'Aniston. He wishes to establish himself in trade, and I have agreed to sponsor him."

Jarval was staring at Stavin's golden armor, not saying anything until Madam Elain snapped, "Well?" Then he vanished through the door to his right and Elain chuckled. "For reasons that I've never understood, he has the idea that I want him dead. Really, though, having him terrified works so much better."

Jarval returned in just a few moments and bowed. "Madam Elain, Friend Stavin, the Masters will see you now."

Elain led Stavin into the office of the Evandian Master Traders Council and faced the three members of the council. Nodding to each of them in turn, she addressed the man in the center. "Grand Master Fel'Warvan, I bring before you and your colleagues Friend of Evandia Stavin Kel'Aniston. Friend Stavin wishes to establish himself as a trader, and I have agreed to sponsor him."

Grand Master Fel'Warvan nodded. "We have heard that you've done very well for yourself in your capacity as a warrior, Friend Stavin. It is also our understanding that your people honor warriors above all others. Why is it that you now seek to become a trader?"

Stavin bowed slightly before answering. "Grand Master Fel'Warvan, it is my belief that I could have done much better for myself last season if I had been more experienced in trade. To that end, I have expended a great deal of effort learning what I could from our employers. Now I wish to put what I have learned to use."

The grand master exchanged glances with his associates, then nodded. "It is quite likely true that your fortune would be much more substantial if you'd had the proper background last summer, Friend Stavin. Very well. I'm sure Master Trader Elain has informed you of the requirements to become a Master Trader and found a Trading House in Evandia."

"She has," Stavin answered. "I have a draft for one thousand gold crowns, drawn on my account with the Gold Merchants this morning." He held up the piece of parchment and the grand master waved him forward. After he placed the draft on the desk, Stavin returned to Madam Elain's side.

The grand master picked up the draft and briefly examined it. "Very well, Friend Stavin. The rules are simple: obey our bylaws, and the laws of Evandia. You'll be provided with a handbook detailing the Traders’ Guild Bylaws, but they all boil down to one thing: Don't do anything that will embarrass the guild. Don't lie if someone knows the truth. Don't cheat if you can be caught. And, perhaps most importantly, don't blame us if you go broke.

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