A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[J. Alexander]

Afternoon Cigars

With a gentle laugh Michael will say "We shall see, we shall see...many things must happen bewteen now and then...and fortune must favor me some more" Taking a pull on his cigar then a modest sip he says "But alas such work leaves litte time for the more pleasing comforts of life. Perhaps that is why i have become so found of such excellent cigars. It gives me a few minutes each day to stop and reflect on the simpler things in life" Continuing Michael says "I have no doubt that the rasising of the princess would generate a great deal of talk but i do not think i could refit such a liner after the water damage etc so most likely i will sell her at auction and invest the profits elsewhere."

OCC: YOUR UP LATE .......and very bad piggy very bad piggy...reminds me of an encounter that josephus had with boars

 

[Scotley]

Vitorrio

With a puff and a sip Vitorrio considers. "If you get her back above the waves let me know. I am based out of Camporeal in the Western Reach, but I have factors in several major ports under the name Latzari Limited. Leave a letter at any of them along with this," he motions for a servant and writes on the back of a calling card 'Please relay all communication from Captain Stormwarden to me with all possible haste. V.L.' The servant moves back across the expansive quarterdeck. "They will get me word quickly. She is a handsome prize and I would like a chance to bid on her."

OOC: I'll give you a 1000 exp if you'll call Mike and give him one of your classic "Whoo pig soowieees" at full volume.

OOC: Yeah, Jo and company got there asses handed to them if I remember right.

 

[J. Alexander]

Afternoon Cigars

Taking the offered card and securing it, MIchael says "It would my privelige sir. Michael will then turn the topic back to cigrars etc and try to educate himeself on current markets etc in their regards, while keeping it on a friendly informatinve level. After say 90 minutes to two hours, he will take his leave of Mr. Latazzia so as not to wear out his welcome.

 

[Scotley]

Vitorrio

Vitorrio is happy to provide good information about the current market for cigars including his opinion on which are undervalued and which are selling too high for their quality. Information a good merchant can put to good use. The cigars he give Michael are a range of good ones, most, but not all very expensive. Talk turns to politics, trade and such for a while. Michael finds Vitorrio well informed and canny. His assessments prove most enlightening and Michael senses that such a conversation every afternoon for a month would provide enough shrewd information to make him a wealthy man. The sunset over the Rest is quite nice and makes a nice counterpoint to the conversation. After another round of drinks Vitorrio senses Michael's restlessness and says, "I have enjoyed our conversation very much and will enjoy your cigars as well I'm sure. I hope we can do this again some time."

OOC: You didn't want to take me up on the offer of Exp?

 

[J. Alexander]

Afternoon cigars

Taking his leave of Latazzia, Michael will head back to his ship. Once on board he will see to the placing of the cigars offered by Vittorio in his humidor. Then he wll check on the loading of the trade goods echagned for the cigrars and such and in general make sure the ship is ship shape. He will also inquire as to Ambar and Willums whereabouts and if they have made it back.

OCC: Called him but he was not feeling well so i did not do it...said he had a cold and sniffles

 

[Scotley]

The Cargo

Michael finds himself arriving back at the retribution just as the last of the new cargo is being brought aboard. A quick tour of the ship reveals that all is well and the crew seem eager.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Cargo

Going to meet Captain Chandar, Michael will thank him for his efforts and then set about inspecting the cargo, especially the shields, the pearls etc...and then secrue them. He will also secure the draft. "I take it all went well then Captain" he asks, and then "Why is the crew in such good spiitis"

 

[Scotley]

Inspection

"I think it must be all the trade. Cargos coming and going. They see all this activity as likely profitable and crews are always happy when ships are making money. As long as they see some it eventually of course."
Michael inspects the incoming goods and finds them as advertised. The pearls are every bit as stunning as promised. The shields are a bit on the guady side, but should sell well among Orcs and humans who want to look like warriors, but who's idea of what a warrior should look like comes from the stage rather than the battlefield. All the paperwork is in order. Chandar reports that several eyes were sizing them up during the trip and transfer. It seems that the halfling keeps his big ship out to sea far enough to be out of sight and brings in cargos for trade on smaller, but heavily armed ships. All the smaller ships are identical so it is difficult to know if their is only one or a while fleet of them protecting the mothership. "Hells, for all I know its all a show and their is no mother ship, just that one armed trader."

 

[J. Alexander]

Preparations

Checking to make sure Willum and Nicholas are on board and that all the crew is accounted for, Michael will pass the word that the ship leaves at 8:00 pm under full sail to the location of the pirate ship.

 

[Scotley]

All present and accounted for.

Both Willum, looking rather morose and Nicolas are back aboard and the crew begins to make preparations to get underway.