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All valid points that I wholly agree with. I think I had mentioned somewhere that Arhus was importing metal, or at least I meant to, so that's perfect.
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Well on that note - The Metfall Basin is right on the border of the Nati lands, and is the primary source of their rich metal and mineral resources. Assuming you didn't mind dealing with the warlord and the Free Family, you could probably set up a direct trade route with them - and the best part is, they're primitive savages. They don't even want money. You can pay them off with ping pong paddles or something.