A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[J. Alexander]

The Prize

"Only those who are willling, hopefully we will be able to recruit additional crew as we sail to bornhome....there any who wish will be sent back to Tergere in order to provide a crew base for the both Captain Mangrums and your new commands. At least that is my plan" Michael responds

 

[Scotley]

Imparell

The man nods his toad like head. "If my people are going into harm's way, I would prefer to be with them. I would like to command, but for now I think it best I stay with the Retribution. There are a few men who will choose to stay here, but I think most will want to see this through."

 

[J. Alexander]

The Prize

"It is settled then, you shall start working on building your on crew while we sail north...fortune willing you will be able to lead your crew south back to Terger once we reach Bornholm." Michael says. "Perhaps with some luck you can recruit additional crew member on our return to Tergere so as to provide a larger crew base for both ships and thus giving some training time before your ships are ready"

 

[Scotley]

"That sounds a fine plan Captain," responds Imparell, visably pleased. "I think once the men go home and tell of their exploits there will be others interested in joining. The challenge will be finding trained people as opposed to folk simply looking to get off Tregere and try a different life."

 

[J. Alexander]

The Prize

"Either way, we win" Michael says...."So anything we should keep an eye on that you have observed"

 

[Scotley]

Imparell

"I doubt very much that there is anything I have seen that you have missed, but I do try to keep my eyes open." He shrugs and continues, "The men are tired, but their moral is good. The new singer seems to be helping, though their is something odd about the man I can't quite figure. The idea of learning the great songs of the sea makes the men feel like real deep water sailors though most of them have never been on a boat this big before. To be part of a fleet has them positively giddy. That is what worries me. They may be overconfident. This trial with the towing has been good for them, humbling."

 

[J. Alexander]

The Prize.

"Well then perhaps we should think of ways to keep them thinking humble...actually that may not be a bad thing .... confidence is great in a crew but overconfidence can be dangerous..." Michael says.....as the conversation comes to an end Michael will remain on the quarter deck until mid afternoon at which point he will check on the priestess and her acoloyote..then return to his post on the quarterdeck.

 

[Scotley]

NacLosin and FaDuatha seem to have recovered well and are in good spirits when Michael arrives to check on them.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Prize

Michael will bid the ladies good day afther his checking on them, then retire to his cabin to rest so as to be present during the night when other members are getting their rest.

 

[Scotley]

The Retribution and its prize continue their slow march to Tregere. Clearly some other means of getting the other hulks to Tregere is going to be needed or the Retribution is going to be tired up for weeks. Finally, after another long day and night, the ships get really favorable winds and the final day's travel almost feels like a sprint despite being only about half the Retribution's normal cruising speed. Just at dusk word comes down that Tregere has been spotted on the horizon. A cheer goes up from the crew as this is home for many.