Otrygg pulls his snowy beard softly as he listens to Eyildr.

[i]"Wisdom I have come to expect from your lips find my ears once again, Jarless of the Vale. Indeed, seeking a closeness with The Tooth of Highathar, though bringing us wealth, may very well find us in a debt needing repayment. What of the Elves? Though some measure of wealth may be obtained in league with their kind, I agree that no debt would be sought. Still though, the treasury is in need of replenishment, perhaps an alignment with the richer of the two is prudent."[/i]

Otrygg's eyes darkened.

[i]"Yet we cannot forget our history, our culture. Some would say that either of the two would make ripe targets for raids, rich in plunder and thralls. Could this be the path to Odin's grace, to find our worth behind the hilt of blade and oar of a ship? What say you Jarls, my King?"[/i]