Posted on roadsides and in cities is the following advertisement:
Hail, craftsmen of Vailor;
I seek a woodworker to help me craft an upright staff. I shall also need golden ingots. If you can do both, or just one of the two, send Heshakomeu Sohae a bird. Price shall be discussed.
Blessings and safe travels,
Heshakomeu Sohae