The paperwork is all done. Get the agreement back to Neldam Heran.

Hurgun gro-Martag is taking this quite seriously. I can't say I've gotten used to the taste of guar, but he's right about Firewatch's position. Give me a moment... here. I've written a formal agreement to purchase guar from Neldam Heran of Bahrammu at a price of 300 septims per guar. Get that back to him.

I'm just the chef. Can't make a big deal like that on my own. You'll have to talk to Pontius Golius, in the high halls up above the great hall.

A bit high, but that's the price we'll pay for security. You tell Pontius Golius, the steward, that I want those guar. If he objects, remind him that I was here starving in Firewatch when he and the duchess were still far away in Delodiil. You can find him in the high halls up above the great hall.

Things are very disorganized right now, with the death of poor Pontius Golius. We aren't looking for any new suppliers.

Guar raised in the cold are fresher? Not from my experience. But Althoa is nice and close. Currently we're getting most food from Aanthirin. Works fine for now, but I won't forget how things were thirty years back. General Casik's fleet cut us off from getting anything in. Supplies were running low. We only survived thanks to Casik's forces turning on him before it was too late. A secure source of food from Althoa will let me worry less about the future. How much did you say those guar were?

You've gotten a better deal? Well, I certainly can't outbid Ember Keep. No hard feelings, this is just business.

Most outlanders don't appreciate local meats, but here in Firewatch they've gotten quite used to it.

I can't go any higher than that. But I can tell you won't take a low offer either. Alright, I'll give you some advice. I've heard that the chef at Ember Keep is very talented at cooking guar. Might be good to try making a deal with him.

I won't go any higher than that. I'm a merchant, not the duchess herself. I can't pay that much for guar.

I'll write up a contract. Here you go. Tell him I expect the first shipment of guar within two weeks time. Pleasure doing business with you.

Have you reconsidered my offer?

There's certainly a demand for guar here in Firewatch. I could use the extra supply. But this farmer can't seriously be expecting 300 gold a head. I'll give him half that. 150 gold a head.

You should come back some time. I'll show you how to roast a guar just right.

You made a deal to sell guar to Ember Keep itself? Just think, outlander nobles will be feasting on my guar. Much better fare than those horses of theirs, or whatever it is they usually eat. Now I'll handle the rest. I know a Nord sailor in Nivalis who can get my guar shipped without the Telvanni noticing. As for you, here's your payment. Also, take these gloves. They've kept me warm during cold nights out with the guar. Might be good for you too if you're sticking around up north.

Well that's a shame. I suppose I'll agree to it, for now. That Brandir Zabaal better appreciate the bargain he's getting! I'll handle the rest. I know a Nord sailor in Nivalis who can get my guar shipped without the Telvanni noticing. As for you, you did try your best. I think half a guar's worth is a fair payment. That's 75 gold, you understand, since it seems my guar are only worth 150.

Don't give up yet. Get back to Firewatch and find someone willing to pay at least 300 gold per head. I know what my guar are worth.

150 gold per head? Those city merchants drive a hard bargain. Are you sure you aren't able to find a buyer that will offer me a better price?

Firewatch is a big city. I'm sure you'll be able to find a buyer.

That's a shame. I'd make it worth your while if you acted as my partner in trade. Let me know if you change your mind.

Much appreciated. Now, a fair price for guar is 300 gold per head. Althoa guar are exceptional. Outlanders like you might not know it, but guar do quite well in the cold. It gives their meat a certain freshness that you just don't get farther south. So don't take any low offers! Once you make a deal, let me know. Oh, and don't mention this to any of the Telvanni here. Mistress Nira isn't too fond of Imperials. Or other Telvanni. She doesn't want us trading off the island, so let's keep this discreet.

My guar herd has been growing quite well these last few years. Now there's more than enough to meet the needs of the villagers. I want to find a new buyer, but I've not had any luck so far. No interest from the Imperials in Nivalis or the Telvanni at Tel Rivus. I'd like to try Firewatch, but it's too far away. Will you go and try to find a buyer on my behalf?

As you can see, I've got more than enough meat.

As you can see, I've got more than enough meat. You might want to try Brandir Zabaal, the general supplies merchant.

I don't know a thing about preparing guar.

I don't know a thing about preparing guar. You could try asking the chef, Hurgun gro-Martag, in the kitchens down below.

I'm already well stocked. I'm sorry, but I'm not interested.

I'm already well stocked. I'm sorry, but I'm not interested. You might want to try Brandir Zabaal, the general supplies merchant.

Buying an entire guar? I think only general traders or innkeepers would be interested in that.