“Our allies in Bastion are in possession of a special ore known as gildenite. A golden metal used for many things in their lands, it is also useful to us.
Once upon a time, we would have traded for it. Now, we have little to trade, and they have little to give.
Yet it is a necessary component to focus our magics, capable of harnessing magical energy and amplifying it.
Should you come across any in your travels, liberate it, and return it to me. I shall use what we need, and share the remainder.”