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[As Remus appears on the locket, he looks a little frumpy and disheveled, but that's rather par for the course, really. He smiles warmly as he opens his mouth to make his address. An address that, it would seem, is coming from the middle of the Caer Glaem library, in the middle of what seems like a good day's worth of research. Research, as the case may be, on the Dwarves of Cothromach and their culture itself. Also, on native defensive magic. Specifically on the subject of defending a structure, spells, charms, rituals to be had during or after the construction of a building. Hell, he's even looking into native hearth magic at this point. Remus is leaving no rock unturned, as far as he can help it.]

Hallo! I apologize for being another to make yet another address like this, but it must be done, and perhaps this one might catch your attention, at the very least?

I recognize that most of you who are planning to take part in this battle are busy training for such an endeavor, and if you are, then I will leave you to it. [There's no way Remus himself is lifting a finger to fight against anyone. Not when there are people he knows - people he loves even - who would be considered the enemy in this fight.] For those of you who are looking for something else to be doing with your time, however, I might have an offer for you.

I need some helping hands. Not for supplies, but for a much grander project. [Perhaps you've seen the beginnings of the White Citadel already? Thanks for that reveal, Hiccup.] Talent in construction is more than welcome, but we'd really just love some able bodies on the job. Away from the fighting, but doing something I'm sure we will all agree is equally as worthwhile with our time. [There's no questioning the fact that he is or at least once was a professor as he continues to clasp his hands together in front of him and asks:] So do I have any volunteers?

Oh! [Another thought comes to him.] Another question, for anyone who's had business in Cothromach. I'd be interested if you could speak to me about the dwarves? I've heard that they're quite handy with such things.

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I'm in Cothromach itself. There is not much going on save for the fortification of its city. I've been laid charge with someone else while it's Lady Keeper is abroad. If there is something I can do, please tell me.

[She might not be able to divert too many supplies away, but the dwarves of Cothromach are hardy workers.]

Forgive me, but might I ask - what do you know of the dwarves in the city? I have been asked to speak to them and contract their aid on this project. I would not want to approach them the wrong way in such a task, however. I would love your advice on the matter, if nothing else?

[A small smile.]

I know they work in the forges and are a strong people. I would suggest coming to them with something to offer them if you can. Though they do seem to like to work. For months they have been refortifying the walls.

[There was a battle a few months back that nearly destroyed them.]

[Remus smiles slightly.]

I have been told as much. And I do have compensation to offer, for their labors. Refortifying the walls, you say? Forgive me, I am only newly arrived...

[Refortifying why? Will they still be tied to such a project even now, he wonders.]

There was a battle at Cothromach a few fortnights back. Morla wished to take my Lady Keeper's city since she refused the proposal to wed. [Which they won, but at a great cost to the city's fortifications.]

Ah. [Remus makes a small noise of understanding.] I take it she wanted her to wed someone of the Unseelie Queen's own choosing which would have turned the city over to her, no doubt.

I'm sorry for my ignorance. As I said, I'm only new, and only just learning the history of this place, both present and past. I take it that the battle was a victory for the Lady Keeper then?