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"The Mardu breathe life into what was lost under the dragonlords. If the Abzan are upset, it should be at themselves."
—Tersa Lightshatter

"The people must know that the former seat of their oppression is cleansed. Throw open Qarsi's gates and let them see for themselves."
—Kotis, the Fangkeeper

"We may fight the Temur when territory demands it, but we've no desire to profane their sacred places."
—Taklai, Mardu convoy

"The most important part of a stronghold isn't its armaments or its walls. It's the reason people have to defend it."
—Gvar Barzeel, krumar captain

By the codes of Mardu and Abzan alike, both sides allowed their enemies time to grieve after a battle.

When spring melted the snow, fishers downstream of the Qadat Fire Rim learned of conflict between Temur and Jeskai from the gruesome flotsam.

By morning the only evidence of conflict between Temur hunters and Sultai scouts were abandoned banners in the freshly fallen snow.

"Abzan vintages are nice, but the sorghum wine made in Riverwheel Village is beyond compare."
—Iramaz, Abzan trader

The Mardu are centered in the present. The Jeskai look to the future. But both know when the time for talking is past.