Island Empire - A Warlock Alone Part2

[J. Alexander]

"An inspection you say" Michael responds somewhat preplexed...."I can have my ships healer attest to the fact we are diease free but as to vermin" he says smiling "I am sure if ou looked close enough you may find a rat or two but i keep my ship clean and free of pestlience in all forms"

Does Michael know if this is standard pratice

 

[Scotley]

This is not standard practice in most of the Empire, but you are pretty far out on the fringes here and the Halflings are known to keep a pretty tight control of things in their little corner of the world. "I'd be glad to speak with your healer, but I will have to see with my own eyes before I can let you or your goods come ashore Captain."

 

[J. Alexander]

Pissed off at the halfling MIchael will take another tack.."Suite yourself sir..but you will do so under the supervison on my Col Chandar..we recently had a bomb placed aboard so we let NO ONE aboard teh ship unsupervised and unchaparoned"

 

[Scotley]

"Very well Captain. I would prefer an escort as it happens. Now if you don't mind I would like to complete my inspection and move on to other duties. I don't have all day to waste on your little boat." It appears the Halfling is none too keen on Michael, having senses his feelings. Nac'Losin arrives just then and she and Chandar conduct the Halfling on an inspection of the ship. After a careful examination the halfling returns and hands Michael a chit. "You are cleared to trade here and make purchases as well as give your men shore leave if you desire it, but I warn you that we take a dim view of drunken revelers here. A word to the wise. Keep control of your men or the local constabulary will have them locked up for weeks, unless you pay substantial fines. If there is nothing further I shall attend to other duties now."

 

[J. Alexander]

As the man leaves Michael will say "It may not be best to have any shore leave here given the locals actively looking to harass crew's....please pass the word to the men."

"Master Grumbar and Guiesspii will arrange for provisions while i will take Grond and the Lt (his cousions) ashore to shop,

 

[Scotley]

Michael finds the port of Adrilian clean, orderly and prosperous. Industrious looking Halflings scurry about on various errands or discuss business in the numerous tea houses and coffee shops that line the streets. A few serious looking Halflings in Constabulary uniforms patrol the dock area and especially those taverns and businesses that cater to sailors. Beyond those areas it seems few such guardsmen are required. It is well known that the Halflings of Crosscroft are quick to exile any citizens that make trouble. Hardworking Centaurs and Orcs seem to do most of the labor intensive work, while Halflings perform tasks more suited to their size and temperament such as working the shops, tea houses, cafes and of course banking. Several large banking houses cover the near the east side of town. Once called 'Gold Hill' for the golden wildflowers that grew here, the area is now known as the financial hub of the region.

 

[J. Alexander]

Thiking that he is going to the north and that teas and coffess may be a usueful trade item..Michael and company will sample the various teas and learn more about them

 

[Scotley]

Michael soon discovers that tea does not grow in the isles, too cool damp and windy. Much like the decorative woods used everywhere the teas have to be imported, making them a luxury here. They import the raw tea from Waveborne Hold at the southern end of the inner sea. Here they do make blends with various herbs to make a wide array of flavors. The blueberry and cranberry form the base of most of these blends. The most expensive varieties are made with rarer teas and imported ingredients like cinnamon and almond. The less expensive ones are made with local herbs like various mints or flowers such as marigold and rose and basic black tea.

 

[J. Alexander]

Sailing North

Michael will buy a few tons of tea at the best prices possible just to add to the cargo

 

[Scotley]

Michael manages to buy a ton of cranberry tea at a good price as the harvest was good this year. 1500 gp. He also gets 2 tons of the Marigold black known as Blackgold for 2500 gp. He can get some good prices on fresh lamb, turnips and potatoes for the ship's stores as well.