A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

Smiling, Michael will hand the wine to the steward as he does he says "Well sir i have found that it is easier to give good adivce rather than accept your own council" Gesutring towards the assembled counslefor on the dias and to his party he continues "Differing perceptions and understandings are often very valuable when those who must make a weighty decesion find it time to decide" Then laughing softly so as to play into his mention of a dog and pony show..."If you would be so kind Sir as to inspect the troops and their panoply while we wait so as to start the show" Michael will then turn towards Grond and Guiessipe...Gentlemen stand your divisions to for inspection

 

[Scotley]

The men stand to attention their fine shields held out rigidly and reflecting the smoky light of the room. The lizard folk at the end of the table watch curious and sip their wine, but only after some of you have tasted.

 

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

"With your permission"...Michael then turns and orders Guiessipe and Grond to slowly march their squads the dias. "You can see the affect they have" he comments "But truly the full affect only occurs if the other ten shields are present"

When the men have completed their circuit and resume their position along the walls and away from the dias Michael will continue "Actually, this meeting is a boon for me as I have several business propostions I am needing assistance here on Terge with and I have been told by my counselors that you are one of the individuals I must talk with in order to put them in motion. Should we be abel to reach a mutually satisfactory agreement...both our coffers should be enriched after the first year with a yearly revune of bewteen 5000 and 8000 gold pieces. And that is but one of the ideas that have been presented to me for consideration"

 

[Scotley]

"I've heard a lot of sales pitches in my time, but this is the first time anyone ever battered my gate down with a squad of Ogres in the middle of the night to sell me something." He looks up a Nac'Losin and Fa'Duatha for a moment. "So you're trying to convince me that your coming here has nothing to do with Chandar stealing my daughter?"

 

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

Chuckling slightly Michael says "Of course tonight's visit has everything to do with Col. Chandar being taken by force while he was about my business...and as i owe him my protection I was forced to act..much like you have been forced to act due to the perceptions about your daughter and Col. Chandar. That does not mean we can not take advantage of this misunderstanding to solve the problem and perhaps increase our coffers as well. After all business partners have to respect each other both personally and the force they can bring to bear...it helps keep everyone honest so to speak"

 

[Scotley]

The fellow looks at you for a moment in silence. He seems unsure of what to make of this strange visitor who busted into his domain. Finally, with a sigh and a 'come hither' gesture of his scaly hand he says, "Well come out with it then Captain, you have my attention."

 

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

"What would you say to the idea of a ship being crewed by your people carrying trade bewteen the local isalnds and perhaps as far as Cambry....I have the ship that will be ready in 8 monts...now i must find a crew and train them...i would imagine that such a ship would give the group that crews here ample opportuinty to trade their own wares without the middlemen involved....as well as other cost saving measures..." Then pausing he continues..."We also have my idea and backing for several small industires based on Terger...all of which woudl provide employment opportuintes for the locals as well as investment opportuitnes for those wishing to invest....perhaps you have heard of the warehousing compound i am having built as well as the extensive dry docks etc"

 

[Scotley]

One of the aides whispers something to the chief and a look of understanding crosses his face. "So you are that Captain. You are the source of much speculation on the island." Another comment from his advisor and he says, "You offer tantilzing hints, but none of these businesses could suceed if I tell the people here not to work with you." Nac'Losin bristles at this, "Do you really think you have that much power Fa'Dutolla? You are no Emporer." He looks daggers at her, but the staring contest comes to an end without resolution as Chandar is brought in chained at wrist and ankle. He looks to have been beaten and remains unconcious until a bucket of water is poured over him.

 

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

Ignoring Chandar's arrival for the moment...MIchael says with iron is his voice "I have found that people work for those who are loyal to them and who offer them protection and respect regardless of the two respecitve position in the hierarcy...thus i came for my Col. who has served me well and was owed no less...and failing that Sir I have found that given the choice bewteen honorable labor at fair pay and menial subistance living...enough will chose teh honorable labor that i would not have to look to far. Ask your councilors (gesturing towards the men on the dias) what effect gold would have on the willinginess of Tergerians to work with me. Michael then will proceed to empty 100 gold pieces onto the table next to the white pearls.

 

[Scotley]

He clearly doesn't like this much and the counsellors are talking to him in both ears. Fa'Duatha can't remain stoic when presented with a battered Chandar. She runs to comfort him.