Once Spring finally showed his simple minded face the Moot could finally commence. She narrowed her eyes as Fall [i]allowed[/i] her to go first, but nodded in acknowledgement all the same. She had something to make the males drool this Moot.
Waving her hands, mist and frost swirled in the air before a red object appeared in her palm. Placing it between her thumb and forefinger, she held it up for all to see. It was a small object, no bigger then a marble, but there was no mistaking it's sheen and luster.

[color=6ecff6]"Blood Pearls,"[/color] The Winter Queen said. [color=6ecff6]"The first found in a thousand years. The selkies of my realm discovered a cache of them. I offer a substantial amount to those who have something of value to trade."[/color]

Blood Pearls were rare gems used in several ancient rituals. It might seem foolhardy to trade away such things but Arys was no fool. She kept enough back for her own use, in case of any misdealings on the part of the other realms.
She felt sure Spring would jump at them quickly, he was fond of shiny things and Blood Pearls were both rare and powerful. Fall was an unknown, but he would likely want some just so Spring would not be the only one receiving them.
And Summer would get none.
Call it petty, but she did not trade with enemies.

[color=6ecff6]"Of course I also offer the standard from years past : a variety of ores and gemstones from the Winter Mines, in exchange for food and textiles for clothing,"[/color] she added. All of the realms had a need for the ores for weapons and crafting, and all Fae enjoyed gems, even herself.

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