>>6111302>The freaks of the south dubbing themselves Vitruvians are as wary of us as we of them. They know little, and should remain in such ignorance for as much as possible. No less than three mil, no greater than ten mil after they are detected, should they be accosted, with equal or greater number.>Have senior shadow address them cryptically and unseen, changing location constantly to provide an illusion of spectral overwhelmingness, probing for their intents. They are observably naive and have difficulty with circuitous wordplay, so use minimally.>Should scare tactics fail, resort to simple threats of force upon breakage of peace. Do not allow any to progress too far into the woods, as their animal-kin are difficult to discern from normal wildlife should they scatter.>If they refuse, proceed to dismantle with Shadows at the forefront provided with arrowfire cover. Allow small opening for retreat, leading them towards Hilsen, where they may be crushed.>Should they accept and demand to talk with a functionary, direct to Hilsen and shadow until they arrive. Hilsen will take care of the rest."The Huntsmen's Companion: Chapter 5, Border Patrols"
>Visitors, please follow directions to guest homestead, and you will be attended to shortly.>Straying from the indicated path is punishable with arrowfire.- Sign on a road leading to Hilsen.
>Southerners are split into two: Vitruvians and the Guliseare.>The former have far simpler tastes, easier to mimic for the enterprising diplomat or thespian. The more arrogant amongst which dress in robes of simple color, with embroidered gold to indicate rank.>It is thus that one seeking to impress, or mimic their mysterious masters must garb themself in similarly plain fineries to indicate that it is apparel rather than costume -the Vitruvians are renowned for blindness to subtlety- but with coloration and linings to indicate the heights of luxury. Such adornments can be tailored to order, with prices negotiably starting from five ort of gold for a traditional purple robe lined with lustrous crystal and choice sprinklings of diamonds, in addition to materials."Syer Iskaf's Garb and Garments brochure"
>"Are you here to sell us leathers and livestock? I thought they were your kith and kin"[1]>The Vitruvians indicate their desire to barter their magic potions and gold for goods>"I brought some of our own magic in a bottle: Dulce mead. I trust that your kind are capable of intoxication?"[2]>They make an offering of a potion that can grow trees at visible speeds>>Whanne a man ayens a false tregetour, the leest weie of the leesyng of hem is to brynge youre propir doom, that thei schewe her oynementis.[3]>"I see, I see. Huntsman, bring us a sapling of fir, three days young. I shall have our guest demonstrate his enchantments upon it. Should they prove true... well, a trade of Dulce, and possibly crystal may be in order!"[4]>They demonstrate the effects of the miraculous potioncont
