A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[J. Alexander]

The party

Sensing the Chief's question Michael prempts Ambar response by saying "A third perhaps if our venture should you chose to allow it, if not then Master Amabar and myself shall conduct our business seperatley....or perhaps you may wish to deal with Master Ambar on your own if you are inclined to do business with him...as for what he brings to the tabel...he brings liquidity and contacts" taking a sip of the punch he says..."And yes it was agreed that from time to time you shall have access to the ship for your own use"

Ambar meanwhile smiles and says softly "As Captain Storm stated,,, i bring connections and I bring cash to the tabel should you and I choose to do business with each other.....but there is no hurry I am content to do business alone with Captain Storm but could not refuse his invitation to luncheon as I am his passanger until Bornholm where i have other business interests...."

 

[Scotley]

"So as I understand our roles, Captain Stormwarden provides the ships and the 'muscle', while Amabar provides the cash and contacts. From me you want local manpower, fresh goods and a secure base?"

 

[J. Alexander]

The Party

"You have summed it up nicely but i would add that we also welcome your ideas....we all come from differing backgrounds and your knowledge and take on things could well be worth a considerable amount of money. Both Ambar and I suspect that there is a huge untapped market in this area and amoung the smaller islands for foodstuffs and products......your knowedge of what each individual island is capable of producing cheapley and what they are willing to pay for is invaluable....thus our desire to recruit you to our little venture" Michael says

 

[Scotley]

A course of fruits and iced wine comes out next to clear the palate. The Chieftan nods, "Yes, I do have contacts on nearby islands. I'm sure I could make some profitable suggestions. Now, as we have established that I will serve as a legitimate Captain you will of course provide a letter of introduction to the Imperial Captain's Bank including the documents to support my claim as Captain?" Michael has never heard of such an organization and from the bemused look that passes however briefly on Amabar's face he suspects that Nicolas is equally unfamiliar.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Party

Feeling somewhat out manuvered but not being abel to place why Michael simply says "Any documentation that you require will be readied and produced when the ship has been properly refiited and regestired here in Tereger...perhaps when you see her you can will have a suggestion as to her name and perhaps a name for our little merchant venture.. or perhaps you are willing to just take shares in our crew equal to your investment"... michael adds hoping to hook him on the prestiage of being a bona fide crew memeber.

 

[Scotley]

"Hmmmm, well yes, names...That is very significant you know. The right name is vital to success." He seem to think this is the most serious matter you have discussed to date. It occurs to you that oddly, you know him only as 'the chieftan' and not by any name. "I'll have to consult some tomes and consider that carefully." At this point his daughter Fa'Duatha appears on deck. Making her way over to the gangway and out to the pavillions. You are accustomed to seeing her covered head to toe in her acolyte garb. Today she is dressed in colorful silks. You have no benchmark for judging lizardwoman beauty, but it is clear that she turns the heads of all the males of the species present.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Party

Thiking on his feet and following the Chieftian's mood Michael ask's "May i ask your first name sir" and if it is given, Michael will say "We could call it "Cheif's First Name" Song or Speed or perhaps we could call it "Fa'Dutahis Beauty"

 

[Scotley]

He frowns sharply at the suggestion and one of the counselors covers his mouth in shock. "It would be most unaccptable to lend one's name to an object. Given the name of your own vessel I thought perhaps you knew more about the importance of names. Clearly, you need my help in these matters. Our names are not arranged quite like yours. There is no 'first' name as you know it. I am simply Fa'Malathent. I believe it would be most unhealthy to lend my or my daughter's name to a vessel that could be lost at sea. No that would never do. I will do some research and make suggestions." He looks quite aghast at the posibility.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Party

Pausing and thinking "I sure put my foot in it" Michael responds..."Now you can see why Ambar and I are looking for a local partner to help us steer clear of such shoals and potiential bad luck"...taking a sip of his wine he then adds "Well we do hope that our venture will be profitable and long lasting...would perhaps the name "Enterprise" or "Endeavor" be apprporiate...as they both signinfy a commercial spirit as well as a sense of boldness and adventure?"

 

[Scotley]

"Blessed Endeavor...I like the sound of that. Let me consult the histories before we settle anything. It wouldn't do to choose a name that has served poorly in the past." He takes a sip of wine as his aides consider the merits of the name. A main course of slow cooked pork ribs in a sweet smoky sauce and a spicy turnip and rutabaga mash are brought out with a more robust red, a vintage reserve blend from the finest wine region of the Western Reach. Grumbar must have gone deep into the wine cellar for that one. Michael can only hope it isn't been served to the miriad guests under the pavillions or this venture will be deep in the red ink before the ship is even outfitted. Fa'Malathent's eyes widen as he tastes it and the aides are quick to refill their wineglasses.