Actually, the letter to Gregor is already included in the Dwarven Mine items set of inventory files. I gave the map to the location in the post you quoted because that person had simply not gotten the letter in the first place.

I think if you talk to the dwarven council member first he takes the letter, before you can present it to the king. Some people had the guards take the axe or letter, but could toss those items into the room before entering, and pick them up afterwards (or kill the guards and just walk in...
Poison Cloud cast near but not on an NPC can do damage without triggering retaliation, and without a reputation drop. Essential NPCs should be protected from death.


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