A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

Rising and cleaning himself and his clothes with cantrips, Michael will sit down to the dinner. He will then send a runner to Grond and Nicholas and ask them to join him....when they arrive he says...."So what news do we have this morning?"

 

[Scotley]

A new day.

Grond begins first, "Well the ship is secure and Chandar is recovering nicely. Grumbar has emptied the local markets and there are a pair of local chefs set up on the key cooking and chopping with aplomb. A handful of crewmen with pressing concerns left out at first light, but a good number have been working this morning to get the ship ready for an Imperial Inspection. I expect we'll be able to let most of them go by noon." Nicolas takes over, "I made a few inquires and got a little more information about our friend the chief. He's an ambitious and greedy bugger. He's in deep with some of the more corrupt human nobles of the Wheelands. There are a lot of rumors about him that I suspect are mostly untrue. Nac'Losin has lambasted him from the pulpit on more than one occasion and he'd have her in a noose given half a chance. I don't think I'd invite her to lunch..."

 

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

Rolling his eyes slightly as if to say "Tha women" Michael vocally responds "Damn, it seems as if a simple visit has landed us into yet another nest of intrigue we are not really prepared to deal with...."...then continuing his thoughts he says "Yes i will ask her to stay away....we need the chief in good humor" looking at Nicholas he says "Do you think we can subvert him to ourside with greed or would an implied threat of death for beteryal be better" then facing Grond he says "If we let most of the crew go could we adequetly defend the ship with the foreces he could bring to bear"

 

[Scotley]

Nicolas looks a little stung by Michael's words. "I'm sorry I didn't have better intel on the situation in Tregere. I was off playing Amabar when you were here last. I already set about gathering some sources here last night. I'd say we can't trust this chief any further than we can throw him. However, I think if we appeal to his greed we'll be better off. He's used to being a big fish in a little pond. He has a lot of pride as well. If we put too much pressure on him, he'll spend every waking hour plotting our downfall." Grond considers the security situation for a moment. "I don't think they have the forces to overcome our Ogres and a few of the marines are staying here with Chandar. They don't trust the chief not to try something with Chandar of Fa'Duatha. If you might take a suggestion? The Retribution is rather small to fete a large group. We could perhaps arrange a pavillion on the shore. There is a nice shady parklike space just up the beach. We could perhaps contain the majority of our guests their and then only host a small group aboard or better yet in a second tent. The ship could stand just off shore to provide cover fire if anything untoward were to take place."

 

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

"There is no reason to be sorry Nicholas,,, all of this has been a whirlwind and none of us have been able to prepare like we would have wished....it is it acceptable to you gentelmen.....why dont Nicholas in his person as Ambar outline to the chieftiean the monetary advantages we are proposing as well as the increase in his prestiage and the long term gain....so more or less a sales presentation..............i fear i may have already created more of a power threat so i would not be an ideal candidate...but if we bring in a "Third Paty" to describe the idea...we will win him over....." then turning to Grond he says.."Handel the security any way you wish...i am sure it will be more than adequate"

 

[Scotley]

Going to a party...

Nicolas and Grond nod and before your eyes Nicolas becomes Amabar. "What should I offer him?" asks Amabar. Grond says, "I'll try to arrange things for that park like area. We should be able to get some tents or pavillions if we hurry." He goes to issue orders.

 

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

"Good question.....how about we set it up as Ambar as the other 1/3 owner in the ship...that means technically you two could override my 1/3 interest but in reality we know that in any crucial condition we have control. Perhaps the potiential profit as far as the local trading contracts you are negigoating etc as well as the long term value of the ship.........and it's potiential to generate huge yearly incomes for the owners once it it firmly estabilised....We could play up the need for solid local produce and products to offer as exports as well as ideas for imports...and the need to reliable stabel crew members.

 

[Scotley]

"The fellow seems rather concerned about wearing the Captain's hat. What do you thing that's all about?"

 

[J. Alexander]

Chandar

"Best case he just want the prestiage of the title and having it be known he has advanced to that level of leadership...remember a Captain of a ship is far above a local chieftian.......and then worst case....as even a temporary Captain he would "have legal control" of a vessel to do with as he wishsed.....and this is what i think is his hidden goal...thus it will never really be convient for him to have the chance of being the Captain as the ship by a 2 to 1 vote will be making money....this is where i hope to hook him with your being the third owner.........i am actually expecting him in time to approach you with various sides proposals etc......and thus may allow us to develop further information"

 

[Scotley]

Your discussion is interrupted by a knock on the door.