A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[J. Alexander]

The Quarterdeck

"That about sums it up, Supposdly the crew is small and unawares some 36 hours from Mermaid's Rest, when we take her, we will place a small crew on her and sail her to Tergere where we will meet up with her after we sail back to mermaids rest to pick up a few hulks to transport back to Tergere. Then we are off to Icewatch."

 

[Scotley]

Willum

"I gather from your tone you don't entirely trust that the situation is as you've been told?" He motions to the ship around them, "I guess this ship of yours would make a tempting target too. She seems very fast."

 

[J. Alexander]

The Quarterdeck

"I am somewhat skeptical, the situation is very fluid and what with our cargos's and cash we are indeed a temtping target" Michael replies. "I am trying to think of some aces we can have to play in case we need them but so far have come up with little. Any ideas"

OCC: Just delaying a bit with the conversation so as to give the other group a chance to get clsoer in the time line.

 

[Scotley]

Willum

The bard considers and then grins, "I remember a piece from the 'Exploits of Bold Captain Balderdash.' The wise captain keep a set of boyant strong boxes that were loaded with traps and curses. Whenever he was assailed by a superior forces he'd drop the boxes over board as an apparent peace offering and rely on the greed of his pursuers to get them to stop and open the boxes while he made good his escape."

OOC: Two rounds should get things back in sync...

 

[J. Alexander]

The Quarterdeck

With a short laugh Michael says "Now that is something i should look into getting....any more useful tricks from your songs"

 

[Scotley]

Willum

"Doubtless there are many. Perhaps with time you'll find I have many uses. Unfortunately, I am still tired from last evenings excesses. Normally, I only rest a handful of hours at most in a day, but now I am unusually drained." He has a final thought. "You know there are many sailor's songs that can enhance a crew's performance. I could begin teaching your men one of them tomorrow. What would you like to emphasize?"

 

[J. Alexander]

The Quarterdeck

"Sorry, I did not know your were not feeling well, go rest and we can discuss this more later....as for the other some would say strength, some would say skill some would say expertise,,,for me I would say heart...without a heart to lead it all the other is usless. Go now and rest...." Michael says. As the bard departs Michael will continue his vigil in silence for a while before asking Lieutian Mangrum to come see him...

 

[Scotley]

The sea at night

Michael finds it unusually quiet on the deck as he stares out over a dark sea. The moon is only at a quarter and though the stars show clearly in the cloudless sky it is dark any distance from the lights of the ship. A few other twinkling points of light can be seen near the horizon, a glimpse of other ships' lights presented only fleetingly with the rise and fall of the waves. For a moment it grows even quieter and darker. Michael feels a chill breeze in the otherwise warm air. He senses something calling to him. There is a prize to be had, power to be seized if only he could take it up. Glory could be his. And then Mangram is at his elbow. "Captain? Ah Captain? You sent for me Captain?" There is a slight look of concern on his face. Michael realizes he has raised his hand as if to backhand the officer at his side. He slowly lowers it and relaxs tense muscles in his face which is drawn up in a snarl. As the world returns to normal Michael realizes he was out of touch with his surroundings for a brief span of time.

 

[J. Alexander]

Sailing

Concerned with the discover of his actions, Michael recovers and address Lt. Mangrum "Sorry about that Lt. Mangrum, I was distracted and deep into thought." Pausing and offering the Lt. a cigar Michael continues "I asked you here to discuss your future...you are at a crossroads and I wish for you to make an informed chocie...the first path is the simples in that you assume command of the vessel we are soon to take and spend the next 6 to 8 months ferrying building material and livestock to and from Terger or you remain onboard the ship and sail north with us. Should you go North you will gain greater experience and expertise but should you remain then you gain a command of your own...either way Storm and Company wins.....What do you think is your hearts desire"

 

[Scotley]

Mangram

The lieutenant puffs thoughtfully on the cigar considering this offer. "Captain this is indeed crossroads in my life. I hardly dared hope that I might find a command so soon. On the other hand, I have learned much from you and the others already. I hate to leave behind the men I've trained." He considers for a while longer. "If it pleases the Captain sir, I have to take the command sir. Even though the mission is not a glamourous one it will give me a chance to show off my talents and is better than many a sailor's first command. You'll not regret this sir."