So the elves do not easily trade with Sanction, then? What blocks them from doing so?

[ Before Crematia's attack, the elves were prospering, expanding, creating all sorts of trade agreements. But time passed so greatly in Aurican's future, so there might be numerous reasons as to why. He just hopes it wasn't something too terribly negative as he consorts his menu.

Eventually a servant - a waiter, they are called - approaches them with a pen and paper, ready for their order. Aurican orders his favorite pastry and tea. ]

The meal is on me. The money here is complicated but not impossible to understand.