It is known.

That certainly seems to be the vibe, anyway. Rathakku's victory is treated as inevitable by pretty much every merchant he's talked to.

"Eles, thank you for your time." She's busy, after all; it's only right to say thanks. "I only have one more question. If someone could get you a deal like Batthour's, would you take it? What would you need to take it?"

Technically that's two questions, but whatever.