Board Thread:Middle Earth Roleplays/@comment-26295802-20170105005032/@comment-26535281-20170107171455

Dark dwarves 2 wrote:

Patrick.vtap wrote: "On the contrary, we have much to offer. You are in a powerful situation in terms of trade, but you find youself unable to go outside of the Inner Sea, as Umbar controls the Southern Passage. We will graciously allow you and your trading ships to pass through, as a gesture of friendship. A whole new market shall be opened to you and your merchants! I understand it that you wish to establish settelments in East Harad. I think that this is good, but in order to prevent conflicts between our two peoples, we must set spheres of control so we may partition Harad as we wish." "The Empire will do as it wishes, but will tend to stay away from your sphere of influence. The Empire expects tribute be paid for the allowance of Xinese trade and goods."

The Emperor nods at this (He actually doesn't speak it's an advisor of his) So.... you do know the Empire just accepted your deal right? This only worded it in such a way to keep the Emperor from fully agreeing (Old court custom)