A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[J. Alexander]

The Party

"I really dont know, i just dont know....i am hoping for the best here and do hope the chief can be reasoned with...other than having Grond stand by with the ogiers who should be dressed like stormtroopers ready to quell any violence.....i just dont know.....I am hoping a display of force and the prospect of wealth will win him over....otherwise...if Ambar sniffs a plot out before it hatches we will just have Ambar poison him with something to either incapicate or kill him depending on the treachery he plots...does that see fair to you?"

 

[Scotley]

The arrival

"More than fair. If he deals us false, he deserves what he gets." The preparations continue and by the appointed hour there is a bit of a disturbance and the Chieftan is seen approaching in a sedan chair. He is attended by only a small honor guard of four, two in front and two behind. However the eight bearers, two foot men, a pair of hearlds and the two fellows serving as attendant to each of the brace of counselors seem rather well armed and armored for their appointed roles.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Party

Dressed in his customary black trimeed in red and silver, Michael will call for honors and the officers to assembel so as to greet the Chieftian with respect. Adressing the party Michael says "Let's be polite gentlemen after the events of last night i can not fault our guest for coming well armed and armoured..." Then turing quietly to Chandar "Talk with the rangers and have the scout underwater for a bit....ask them to stay more or less watching the waters during the party and have them carry warning devices and perhaps set a few trip wires around the ship.....perhaps i am being overly cautious but the Chieftian if planning a suprise will play to his strenght and that means a water/underwater attack..tell them I apologize for their missing the party but will make it up to them"

As the Chietian arrives on deck MIchael will greet him warmly and welcome him to the retribution. "In honour of your visit i have invited the local dignitaries to attend the party and i must confess it has grown beyond the private party I had attended as they seemed to have people that had to be invitied along with them...thus , gesturing towards the pavillions, the other area....we shall of course visit their as in only proper but the important factors will be hosted here. I do apologize for overlooking the fact that a runner was not sent to inform you of this addition. Would it be possible to send a runner to invite your people to the party under the pavillions, it would cause me great pleasure for them to bask in the bounty that is coming with the agreement bewteen their Chieftaina and this Crew as well as the celebaration of his daughters pending marriage...."

 

[Scotley]

The Chieftan nods knowingly. "Yes, I understand the need to involve the local leaders. Believe me, I face these situations frequently here. It is all too easy to ruffle the feathers of these strutting birds. I agree to let most of my people move to the pavillions, but I suggest we each bring two advisors to the table. And if you'll permit me, since we will be meeting on your ground, to have two of my men standing by aboard the ship."

 

[J. Alexander]

The Party

"That is more than reasonoable sir, I had made accomidations for a squad on board. Do you wish to stay here for a bit and refresh ourself before we make an entrance to the party overthere and escourt the dignatires back here for the luchenon...this would perhaps allow us to settle most of the importan matters without prying eyes and ear of the noisey officials"

 

[Scotley]

"You are the host." He says with a depreciating gesture.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Party

Michael will then escourt the group to the tabel under the pavillon on the quartedeck and see that they are seated...."Master Grumbar if you please..our guests are here"

 

[Scotley]

The dwarf responds with an "Aye aye Captain," and sets to work. In moments a bottles of chilled rose wine are opened and a platter of iced fresh mussles that have been split open is set out with small bowls of a tart peppery sauce. They are accompanied by strips of unleavened bread topped with melted cheese. The mussels are quite large and very fresh. The lizard folk set upon them with delight. They are clearly a favored treat here. The wine is only fair to Michael's palate, but it is a good pairing with the food. As guests the lizardman chieftan seems content to wait for you to begin the negotiations.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Party

Michael will make the introductions of the officers and of "Amabar" as his business associate. After the mussels are consumed and the group is awaiting the next bit of nibbles from Master Grumbar Michael will open the conversation. "As we breifly agreed to last night, Col. Chandar and your daugter are to be married with the bride price to be a 1/3 interste in a sloop that is arriving from Mermaid's rest within the next month for refitting. The dowery will be some land from bewteen 50 and 75 acres here close to the compound. I shall undertake the expense of furnishing them with a house her in the compoun or on their acerage." Looking at the Chieftian he says "Is that accurate to your recollecation?" Then proceeding....Michael says "Now we can discuss more profitable trade matters.....Currently we are in need of local support to secure the base and to furnish fresh produce and island crafts for marketing....and would like for you to be our partner, gesturing towards Ambar, in this endeavor.

 

[Scotley]

A shrimp bisque with slices of thick shrimp toast and a bit of fresh herbs on top with a lemonade punch makes up the next course. "Yes, I believe those are the terms we discussed, but I did not know that a third partner was involved. What is it that you bring to the table sir?" He takes a sip of punch awaiting an answer. "And I would have the opportunity to serve as Captain of this sloop, if only briefly and infrequently?"