The Fight Against The Thalmor

Chapter 15

5 months after the Thalmor incident in Winterhold.

For the most part the Thalmor ambassadors assigned to Winterhold had been surprisingly easy to deal with. Malfor, who was assigned to the Jarls court and Kriso, who had been assigned to the college, had acted very different than anyone had ever experienced from the Thalmor. Kriso, an unusually short and round faced Altmer,  was a former student at the college herself many years ago and despite Yarwil doing his best to keep her out of any official business, seemed to be enjoying herself as simply an experienced mind for the students. He refused to allow her access in any official capacity to the administration of the college or the research lab but did allow her to participate in more
public experiments such as the shipping containers. She had a much more pleasant demeanor than any other Thalmor and most people were warming up to her presence even if they were a bit guarded.

Malfor on the other hand was not having quite the same experience. He was a very quiet man. He generally kept to himself and wasn't much for expressing opinions. He generally never gave any input unless he was specifically asked and that wasn't often. He spent his days in the longhouse mostly reading and spent his nights alone in his room. He was in attendance for the council meetings after the queen threatened sanctions if the Jarl did not allow him in but he never had any input, always just seemed to be listening. This caused a bit of distrust among him and the other council members.

Both of them were in attendance for this particular council meeting. M'Arques had been having issues with his caravans being harassed causing him plenty of delayed or damaged shipments and some of his customers were starting to find other companies and his employees morale was at an all time low.

"Do not tell one his caravans are not being targeted. We have had our caravans searched and have been robbed more in the last three months than I have the last two years combined." M'Arques said to Malfor.

"I have no knowledge of your caravans being targeted, we have had this discussion before." Malfor said to him with the same drab tone he seemed to always have.

"The moment one's caravans leave the borders of our hold they have a squad of Justicars who tear it apart. They ruin the customers property and damage M'Arques reputation and M'Arques profits every single time. They keep saying it's to look for Talos worship. Almost every single employee one has is Khajit. They are harassing Khajit for Talos worship. How many Khajit have you met that worship Talos? It is retaliation is all it is." He said as he glared at the Ambassadors.

Kriso wanted to see if she could diffuse his frustration.
"M'Arques, we need to eat just like everyone else. We enjoy the fresh fruits from Cyrodill and Elyswer as much as anyone else. We rely on your caravans for that same as everyone else. If you feel your caravans are being unfairly treated this is something I can bring up in my correspondences to Elenwen."

"As if that cunt is not the one sending the orders." He said

"Alright, I think this meeting has run its course. I'll see you all next week." Kraldar said to put an end to the tension.

Everyone got up from table and headed outside. As they walked through the doors M'Arques approached Travius.

"Can one steal a moment of your time, friend?" He asked as they walked down the street.

"Of course, what's on your mind?" Travius said to him assuredly.

"M'Arques is not quite sure what happened but one noticed this new "Isles of Paradise Reserve" was removed from the taverns and stopped showing up in one's deliveries after you last returned from Whiterun. Not long after, Maven Black-Brian started refusing this product at her city gates and rumored to have ordered it all disposed of. This One must assume you know why and I will respect your discretion in the matter. This one thought it would be fitting to inform you that the merchants one was buying from have returned and selling what are labeled as known brands. A caravanner noticed on oddity in their product though. That labels were in a poor condition as if they were removed and added to these bottles. This one thinks it is the same product being disguised for distribution." He said.