A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[J. Alexander]

Hairy Feet

"Hmmmm should we say a value of 40, then as you are going to have exclusive control over a commidty that I know for a fact you can make almost double your money on with the right clientel, the type of clinet you service"" Michael says with a small smile.


OCC:Cant blame a player for trying

 

[Scotley]

Hairy Feet

"I think we can go 45,000 plus the 3000 in cash, so the selects, 500 of the base, the Cherry and how ever many boxes of the long tails you think fair. If you wish to sell me more I can give you the draft on the Hairfoot Trust."

 

[J. Alexander]

Hairy Feet

"Mr. Duvalee, I have really enjoyed our negiotations and i am willing to sell you my entire supply as it stands....and take your note...if that is your desire. I have found in my limited time as a merchant that the best deals and best relationships are those that are fair to both parties..so if you wish the lot they are yours and i will figure a total for you now"

 

[Scotley]

Hairy Feet

"Very good Captain. I await your sum."

 

[J. Alexander]

Hairy Feet

Smiling, Michael will hand the invoice over to Mr. Duvale. He will then say "You know it is diffiucult to take advantage of another merchant, if that merchant is accepting of the fact. However, belive in the old saying..."You can shear a sheep many times but only eat him once"....I have made my projected profit already sir so any more would be just simple greed. Here is your price sir, with full value for the goods you have offered in trade"

Date
Storm and Company

To: Mr. J. Duvale

Debits Credits
500 boxes Grand Supremes @ 35 = 65,000 24 silver shields @1150 = 27,600
750 boxes Cherry Hill Cigars @ 18 = 13,500 6 black pears for 9000
1000 boxes Supremes @ 5 = 5000 107 pink perals for 10000
4 boxes Ultra Supremes @8000 = 32,000 25 lustirous peal white for 2800
Total=68,000 gp Total=49.400gp

Total Difference - 18,600
Cash Payment = 3000gp
Note by hand = 15,600
Balance Due 0

After handing him the invoice Michael says,"Shall we load this afternoon around 5pm?"

 

[Scotley]

Hairy Feet

The well-dressed halfling considers the list for a moment, clearly wondering if he should haggle further. "Perhaps you would consider a value of 50,000 gp for my lot? I'll send around a nice bottle of champaign in celebration of the deal. Then I can make the draft an even 15,000 gp?"

 

[J. Alexander]

Hairy Feet

Considering the offer, Michael thinks about it but quicly reaches forth his hand "Done then". Michael will then make the necessary changes to the invoice.

 

[Scotley]

Hairy Feet

Handshakes and paperwork exchanged the deal is done. "If we've nothing further to discuss, I'll be on my way to make arrangements for the transfer. I believe you requested a 5:00 pm exchange? If you'll bring your goods to the Silver Hart I'll have the money and the draft ready, along with the goods."

 

[J. Alexander]

Hairy Feet

"5:00pm it is sir, I may be running a little late personally but my factor Grond can handle the exchange but I will try to make it. It has been a pleasure Mr. Duvale"

Finishing up lunch MIchael will make speed back to The REtribution. On the way back he will inform Grond of the transacton and ask him if he is willing to deliver the goods while Michael visits with MR. Latazzai. "Well old friend he will say if a soft voice, me have made and excellent profit so far, alas we have yet to turn it into cash" laughing Michael will say "We just seem to get enough cash to keep us going while increasing our overall cargo value...Not a bad place to be is it old friend"


Arriving at the ship, Michael will order the cargo brought up and start the process of loading it for tansfer. If necessay he will hire one of the local barges to keep it altogether. "Mr Mangrum, Mr Impareil, pass the word, we have successfully sold our first cargo"

Michael will then check the ship to see if Willum is about and make inquires as if three halflings have dropped by. He will also check with Fraxin and Benjai to see how their recruiting efforts are going.

 

[Scotley]

Wheeling and Dealing

The old halfling departs and it is a moment before Michael realizes he's been stuck with the check for the wine. As good as his word a nice magnum of champaign arrives with a pleasant note on heavy paper in silver ink thanking Michael for the refreshments and with hope for future profitable dealings. The champaign is very nice and would likely have cost Michael upwards of 200 gp. The wiley halfling merchant likely got a better deal on it of course. In the end Michael will need a couple of local barges. Chandar asks to personally accompany them figuring the locals will make sure a couple of boxes, 'fall out of the barge' if not watched very carefully.

It is reported that two of the halflings dropped by one left Michael some 300 gp richer than his initial investment, having had great success at the casio. The other accompanied him and reported that he lost his shirt. Saddly the third halfling has not been seen and is feared lost in the previous nights chaos. They had hoped Michael might have some news of him. It is also reported that an old salt came by with a bottle of potent liquor in thanks for the previous evenings company.

Fraxin and Benjal are sleeping off a terrible quantity of booze, along with three new recruits who, after being plyed with a considerable amount of liquor from ships stores signed on. Grumbar reports that they ate and drank enough to have a feast for the entire remaining crew. The fellows' snoring from the quarter deck can be heard the length of the ship.