The Hall of Commerce bustled with activity, its vaulted ceilings echoing with the heated debates of Solaria's most influential merchants and guild leaders. Sunlight streamed through stained glass windows, casting colorful patterns across the marble floor and illuminating the concerned faces of those gathered.
At the center of the room stood Lord Cauis, Master of the Merchant's Guild, his beard quivering as he spoke. His rich burgundy robes, embroidered with golden thread in intricate trade route patterns, swirled around him as he gesticulated passionately.
"We cannot ignore the potential benefits of trade with the Shadow Lands!" Cauis proclaimed, his voice carrying to every corner of the hall. "Their unique resources could revolutionize our markets, breathe new life into our struggling economy!"