Saisha

The wizards of The Crystal Highlands of Armaria claim Saisha controls the most valuable resource in the entire region. They see the captain's hat, the finely tailored suit, and the way Saisha taps that carved cane with absolute authority, and they assume the trade is in monolith fragments or unrefined spell-gems. The truth is far more practical. Saisha sells chalk. Not just any chalk, but the finest, dust-free sticks imported from a secret quarry, perfect for scribing runes that won't smudge mid-incantation. They also broker the softest cloths for polishing scrying pools. They built an empire on the boring, essential things the geniuses were too brilliant to think about. Their greatest charm is convincing everyone that superior chalk is the true source of power.