[Aynia]

Aynia was as intrigued as ever. There had been no announcement of this king coming to her doorstep, and she was skeptical that they had gotten lost, but with so few men and having lived underground for so long, it would be natural they had no knowledge of the layout of the Queensland. She decided to humour him, she could use the entertainment after an especially stressful while.

"Hmm..." she started, "What kind of artifact, if I may ask? And what guarantee do I have an army will show up if I give you this artifact you so desire?" She thought for a split second. "I'll tell you what," she added, "If you have a sizable contingent of soldiers arrive at the docks of Bastion, I will grant your request. If... the artifact you are going to ask for is reasonable, of course."