A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[Scotley]

The proferred gold is clearly more than the entire stakes of the this little dice game and the men break up quickly. The speaker, extends a hand, "Dal'Tulac, looks like you've cost me any hope of winning my money back from this lot, so I guess I'm your man. The Blue Heron is this way." He guestures to the left and sets off at a casual stride his lizard tail swishing in the dust.

 

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

Taking the offered hand Michael says "A pleasure to meet you Master Dal'Tulac, I am sorry to have cost you your chance to reverse your run of bad luck, perhaps i can make it up to you somehow"....Michael and company will then follow him to the Blue Heron.

 

[Scotley]

They encounter few people on the streets. Soon the Blue Heron comes into sight. Light shines from the windows and music can be heard coming from inside. Perhaps a dozen lizard and toad folk are outside, talking, smoking and socializing in small groups. No humans are in view. It seems to be a popular spot and one of the few places bustling with activity this evening.

 

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

Approaching the the Blue Herron Michael will motion for Grond to take three of the ogiers and secure the back door and await his single. Michael will then approach the individuals lounging outside. "Good evening gentlemen"...taking a pouch of coin from his script after he hands one to his guide "Have any of you seen Chandar i have business with him"

 

[Scotley]

Revealation

One of the toad men, obviously intoxicated, laughs. "You'll have to wait in line behind the headsman. They took him away in chains not two hours ago."

 

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

Trying to contain his shock and dismay Michael says "Now that is interesting indeed...Could you tell me perhaps who took him away and where they took him" Michael says. "Gusieppie, take one of the marines in and ask the bartender to stand these gentlemen several rounds....i am sure their help deserves a further reward"

Michael will then give the priestess a quick look as if to convey..."do you know anything about this"

 

[Scotley]

"High chief Na'Prader's men. The Iron Tail Guard, must have been at least 20 of them. Said he kidnapped a princess." At this you hear a sharp intake of breath from Nac'Losin. She leans heavily on one of the men. She gathers herself. "Captain, we need to talk, it seems I do know something about this." Her eyes are downcast and she is speaking without her usual confidence. Meanwhile the Ogres are surrounding Guiseppi and making trying to convence him they should each be the one to stay and help with the drinking.

 

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

"Guiessppie, take these gentlemen inside" motioning to the gamblers etc outside "and either pay the bartender for five rounds for them as well as buying the house a round or give him the option of standing the house to five rounds and sending the bill to the ship..if he chooses that option..annouce to the bar that the Retribution is now in port and will be lookoing for additionaly hands starting tomorrow at 10am" Michael will then toss him a purse...then to the marines and ogiers he says.."Form up and prepare to leave"..he will then contact Grond and have him bring the party around from behind the building.

Turning to the priestess he says "shall we walk a little way apart and discuss this matter"

 

[Scotley]

The Story

Guisseppi goes to take care of things and the others form up with only a little grumbling and a longing looks at the bar from the Ogres. After a few paces, Nac'Losin begins to talk. "I fear that I have not been as forthcoming about my acolyte as I could. You see, she is a princess. The daughter of the chief here. Poor Chandar is of low birth. He's very special though. His kind are only born once in a hundred years. However, the chief is only interested in marrying his daughter to wealth and power. Despite Chandar's obvious gifts and bright future, their union has been rejected by the father. Chandar respects the man's wishes and that's why he took the job on your ship. To leave temptation behind. I honestly feared that Fa'Duatha might do some foolishness or even harm herself if forced into a loveless marriage by her father. That's why I agreed to take her away as a student. Chandar doesn't know. He would never had permitted it. He's got a damned annoy streak of stubborness when it comes to proprity. Anyway, I never dreamed that chief would be dumb enough to suspect Chandar of wrongdoing. I'll have to set the matter straight, though there is no love lost between us."

OOC: Hope to see you this evening!

 

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

Somewhat irked by her ommission Michale says "Things happen Priestess all we can do is do what we think is right or proper and then deal with what comes after. This Chiefitain, he wants wealth and power right...Is Chandar and the lady truly in love? Do you know where the we can find Chandar?"