A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

Thinking quickly Michael says "It could of course have the title of "Captain" but that would entail perhaps more obilgations that you are willing to take on...'Captain's" will have to crew their vessels and of course assume command of the day to day operations of the ship as well as their place in the hiearcy or the company which controls the majority interesty. Personally, I do not have a problem with it if you are willing to assume such burdens..or you could just take the title "Commodor" which confers a degree of ownership of a vessel rather than just being it's captain serving at the whim of the owners. You may choose which title you wish and I will make the necessary arrangements....."

 

[Scotley]

Another debate with the advisors followed by, "Yes, commodor would be acceptable, but I would like to assume Captain's duties at least briefly, perhaps for a week or a few days while the ship is here and being outfitted. Can you accommodate this request?"

 

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

Without hesitation Michael says.."Yes of course that would be most appropriate i think. As Commodore, i would think you would like to meet the proposed Captain and give your approval....and it goes withouth being said as the ship will be using Terger as it's home port it would be available to you should you need it and it's current contracts allow it to be taken out of service for a week or two...." Michael says baiting the hook even further..

 

[Scotley]

"Well yes, I would need to meet the fellow..." He considers what else to says and confers again with his ministers. "Your offer has merit, but as you can see my daughter is lovely and I had hoped to marry her to someone of considerable power and influence." Pointing to the battered Chandar he adds, "This one, despite his size is just a mercenary."

 

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

"We all have to start somewher do we not..but he is far from a mercenary solider..he is the commander of ship borne troops for 4 ships and soon to be 6 with a house and crew shares to befit his status....I dare say that should we advance him his portion of the shares already owned, Col. Chandar would be possesed of some 5000 gold pieces....not bad for a start...but it can not be said he is a mercenary...he signed on as a memeber of a crewe...which is far more than most can say"

 

[Scotley]

"I see he has come up in the world since he left Tregere." There is more consideration by the advisors. "So Captain, your assersion is that Chandar had nothing to do with the disappearance of my daughter. You offer to stake him in marriage to her. Meanwhile, this one," He points to Nac'Losin, "claims to have taken her." He sighs, "Very well, let us consider happy matters first before I pass sentence on the Chardishi."

 

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

"My lord, you are correct in your opinion but i dare to inject that the "Priestess" actions were done in accordance to her vows and faith and thus subject to no secular authority. I may be wrong however and as we seem to have come to a mutual agreement in regards to your duaghter and Col. Chandar I would ask the indulgence of having us all go to bed on a happy note and deal with other issues another day. A day when it may not overshadow such a joyous event fo your family and your people. No one could fault you for mercy and forgivness during such at time now could they unless they be your foes who are being hounded by their own daughters for such a bride price and dowery that your's commanded. Tis the stuff of legend you know.....a young princess who finds true love with the local lad who made good and was worthy enough to win her hand..in fact i know a most excellent bard who could compose such a song about their love and your mercy to be sung at their wedding or betrothal announcement."

 

[Scotley]

Fa'Duatha speaks up. "Besides father, it would be most unseemly for the Priestess to be in chains as she officiated the ceremony. I believe as bride it is my right to choose the clergy for the ceremony." The lizardman does not look happy. Clearly there is some long standing imnaty between Nac'Losin and he. They have surely crossed paths before on Tregere. He seem unsure where to go next.

 

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

Picking up on the thread of thought Michael will say..."As we seem to have reached a mutual agreement...and we are all honorable parties....could we not just retire for the evening and hammer out all the little details at a luncheon tomorrow?" pausing for a second he then add's "I am sure the ladies will have numerous details and ideas that they will wish to present and we may be better served to face them well rested?"

 

[Scotley]

"Now Captain, you have promised much and even delivered some," he gestures to the wealth already presented. "However, if I let you leave here with the Chardishi, Chandar and my daughter, how do I know you will not simply sail away and never return to finish our bargin."

OOC: There's no honor among thieves!