Florin & Ragnor
Ragnor
Florin, ever heard the legend of the Sirocco caravan that swapped silver for sand and ended up richer than the king? It’s a wild story about survival and economics that might tickle your fancy.
Florin
Ah, the Sirocco caravan! I’ve heard whispers that they bartered dunes for silver, and the king’s coffers swelled like a desert bloom. Do you think they really got richer, or was it a clever trick of mirages? It reminds me of those dusty traders who traded pearls for wind and left the court bewildered.
Ragnor
Sounds like a tale where the wind did all the trading. I’d bet they walked a few extra sandstorms to stash some real gold, but who’s counting if the king’s coffers looked a little fuller? Those pearl‑for‑wind traders? Classic. They probably sold a few too many seashells and left the court scratching their heads. You just hope you’re not the one who ends up buying the whole desert with nothing to show for it.
Florin
Indeed, one imagines the wind itself as the broker, trading whispers for gold, while the desert keeps its secrets. Perhaps the king bought the very idea of abundance, and the caravan simply sold its own mirage; after all, history loves to reward the most theatrical bargains. Keep your pockets close, dear friend, and remember the seashells can sometimes be a sly trick of the tide.