The auction that followed went smoothly.
The people of Deepwater City also quickly took that piece of land into their own hands.
Neverwinter's folks seemed to know that they held the other half, and at one point tried to stir some trouble, but after the merchant of Deepwater delayed the bidding several times, they outright let go.
Apart from this merchant of Deepwater City, no one else showed any interest in the land, not even the desire to bid.
Merchants are in the business of making money, and normal people don't hold onto inventory for a hundred years.
Many suspect that this merchant guild from Deepwater might be under the employ of some dragon, as only they would have an interest in any land, regardless of the location, and also wouldn't care how long it takes to turn a profit.
Hill took another look at the opposition, their profound intent to kill and hostility made his usually keen senses slightly uncomfortable.
