King Aedraxis has contracted such a number of projects from us that I fear Granitewood will be all but stripped when this is through. In his great wisdom, King Horace III declared centuries ago that the use of the granitewood be sparing and only in times of great need. I can understand that Aedraxis’s rebel brother Zareph poses a great threat to him; however, to strip so much of the granitewood all at once would be devastating, and it will be difficult to reforest after.

It is my recommendation that we push back against this request. We can build him a great number of weapons with less than what he is requesting; more than enough to lay siege to Port Scion for months, even years, on end. It is not my place to question the King’s wisdom, but this is my simple woodsman’s advice. If the King considers my words, and maintains his current request for granitewood, I will set an army of foresters on the goal and deliver to him on the double.

By the hand of,
Basileus Tiresias
Head Forester