Valaes Tairn's Mercenary Contract

Diplomatic action

Thousands of elf mercenaries came to fight for Cyre

Nearly all of Cyre’s mustered troops were fighting along the Karrnathi border and guarding against Thrane invasion in the west. Breland’s push added urgency to Queen Mishann’s long-standing negotiations with Valaes Tairn for aid from the elves.   As they would at various times throughout the war, these deadly warriors harassed their enemies with stealthy guerrilla tactics. Over the next two years, the Brelish found their presence in Cyre too costly, and they withdrew in 908.  

Although it was the only nation to contract directly with the elves, Cyre held no monopoly on these elite mercenaries. Fearing an end run around its services, House Deneith quickly stepped in and brokered arrangements between nonaligned elf warbands and several countries. Some warclans even dispensed with pay altogether, choosing to roam Khorvaire independently, seeking glorious battle against any foe. - Renowned Zil librarian Augusta Wainwocket