Tiano, a Tei vokrai diplomat, entered the foreign city nervously. Despite being trained for foreign affairs, there hadn't been need of an ambassador since the three Sovereignties united, rendering any training of foreign diplomats theoretical. Being chosen as the second foreign ambassador in the history of the post-unification Sovereignties was quite the honor, and it terrified Tiano to no end. Having received directions from local dwarves upon entering the city of Workedlanterns, Tiano knew she was approaching the main government building of Semor Nazom (though she hadn't been able to find out whether it was a palace or not, so she was avoiding use of the term). As she got closer, Tiano began to make a conscious effort to keep her sail-like ears in an erect, confident position, before remembering that the people of Semor Nazom probably knew nothing of the Tei vokrai, much less how to read their body language. With that new realization joining many other uncertainties floating around her head, Tiano entered the building.

"To the highest authority in Semor Nazom, home of Dwarves and land to our west, I, Sovereign Orator Ciado of the Five Sovereignties of Iik'ka'an greet you by way of this ambassador. I, and the people I represent, are interested in establishing friendly communication with your peoples. As a show of goodwill, we offer you 300 grams of assorted spices for your personal use, courtesy of the Sovereignty of Chakat. I hope that we can establish and maintain peace between our peoples. This ambassador is authorized to speak on my behalf and for the Sovereignties, so you may continue negotiations with her. I will await any response or propositions from you or your people, which you may send by way of my diplomat or your own."

Completing the recitation from memory, Tiano steeled her nerves and faced the Dwarf she had been taken to speak with.