Well, it looks like Gunthield actually did some work.......he somehow managed to recruit a few knights, in secret, and has now started to recruit adventurers...... Islander, Topaz and Fondour, as of yet. I'm quite sure more will follow, and I think I know who they are.

I had a very interesting conversation regarding Ethucan last night. I visited Korba and Vardian at the doorway, when a man known as Hojo Musachi was sitting around there too. WE talked a bit about the history of the conflict, and when I left we sent some messengers to eachother. He brought up very good points, so I invited him to a more direct discussion, away from the background noise in the inn. Milltown Meeting Room, was where we met. Hojo once more said a few very good things concerning last time, although I didn't quite share his views on possible negotiations this time......too defensive. Still, he made me see things I and others had totally overlooked so far. Even though we had to suspend our discussion because we both were tired after 12 marcs, I hope we continue it.