A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[Scotley]

Nac'Losin

The older woman chuckles at his suggestion of wealth. "You dream big Captain." She drinks a little more of the port and talks about the young lovers who appear to be in high spirits. "I believe I'll seek my bed now if you don't mind Captain."

Michael is not disturbed for nearly an hour and a half and has some time to get his thoughts in order and consider his current plans. The time passes quickly and he gets the word that his next round of visitors have arrived.

 

[J. Alexander]

Conservations

At the Priestess comment Michael smile and says..."Those who truly fail in life are those who do not prusue a dream or goal"..rising and seeing the priestess out Michael will relax.

As the next round of visitors are announced, Michael will put on his chain shirt and have it change into a formal tunic of rich dark blue velvet intervined with gold buillion. 'You may show them to the cabin and please bring ice and fresh nibbles"

 

[Scotley]

The port master arrives in a fresh uniform with a somewhat scraggly looking dwarf in tow. The fellow walks with a pronounced limp. He wears cork and canvas armor that could stand freshening up and his beard and hair look to have seen a comb but not soap recently. The only indications of his status are a little braid at the shoulders and a military style captain's cap that is at least 4 human generations out of style. The port master says, "Ah good to see you again Captain Storm, may I present Captain Baillor of the Ironbelly." The Dwarf nods and extends a large calloused hand, "I pleasure to meet ye, a fine boat ye've got here, most fine." He raps on a bulkhead with a knuckle, "good structure, finely sung wood, a real gem she is." He looks as if he'd like to taste the wood to continue his analysis.

 

[J. Alexander]

Convservations

Michael will extend his hand and say "Welcome gentlemen, I deeply appreciate your willingess to meet at such an an hour" Adressing the Captain he continues.."Yes she has proven to be a fine ship, very fine indeed...all she needs is a little more cleaning and general maiteance and she will gleam and run before the waves" Indicating the food he says "Please help yourself gentlmen" Once they are comfortable and seated Michael will open the Conversation "The Master here has indicated that your ship the "Ironbelly" may be available for contract work sir. I am currently in need of a tug to tow several hulks from Mermaid's rest here to Terger then a stought ship to trasfer tons of quarred stone from axipolis to here on Tergere. Mighty you be interested in shuch a comission sir"

 

[Scotley]

Captain Baillor's Tale

"Thank ye." The Captain digs into the food and while he may lack polished social graces he engages in a certain amount of politeness in manners. "Oh aye, I'd be able to perform such a commision and I'd be quite interested, but there's a snag in the rigging." He looks at the Port Master and continues on. "I've a contract with that Popinjay Contrall." He throws his rough hands up in frustration. "I maybe didn't read the fine print as well as I should. He's got me wrapped up like a fish in a net. There are so many contingencies and clauses about the speed, quality, and frequency of delievery he manages to get out of paying more than half the agreed fee for each load. I'm losing money on every run. I've got my crew on half rations and I've even had to let a couple boys go. I'm behind on proper maintainence and still it is all I can do to keep the finances afloat. If I try to break the contract he'll sue me and end up with the Ironbelly." He drops his gaze to the deck looking dejected. The Port man just nods and makes sympathtic noises.

 

[J. Alexander]

Conservations

"I am so sorry to hear your woes Captain, could i be so bold as to ask for a copy of your contract and perhaps I, with the assitance of my legal counsel can find a way out of it for you" Then calling for some more food, Michael will continue "I too have often found myself bewteen reef and shoal so I am more than willing to help in any way i can. Would you accept the use of my repair team as well as a small loan to refurbish your ship and take care of your crew and their familes....next to our ship our crews are our livelhood." Then going quiet for a moment as if lost in thought he says to the port authoriy, "Perhaps we could impose upon you my good man to facilite the finnancing of Captain's Bailinor repairs etc with a deposit to "The Imperial Captain's Bank". That may in effect kill two birds with one stone as I can place enought funds to cover the purchase of the vacated holiding plus your commission in the same account?"

 

[Scotley]

The dwarf looks up eagerly, excited to clutch at any straw of hope. "I'll have one 'o the lads bring the contract over first thing in the mornin' if ye like Captain." The Port man nods, "Yes, I can arrange a deposit for you Captain certainly. You have cash or a draft? If you'll bring it round in the morning I'll introduce you to the local director, unless you've already met?" The dwarf has a little pride left, "Now Captain, I'd be honored to take your advice, but me and the lads will be alright. The need is not so dire as to have me taking charity." The Port man speaks up. "Perhas you could consider it a deposit on future work?" He looks expectantly at Michael.

 

[J. Alexander]

Conversations

Looking at the Port Master, Michael will comment. "Now that is an excellent idea..as the Captain comes highly recommend, nodding towards the Port Master, I have no objections to advancing part of his comission and if if he is the Owner as well as the Captain, perhaps we can arrange to have the "Ironbelly" join our fleet with shares equal to her value. But that is a topic for later discussion, once we are satisfied that we are compatiable business partners.

Then addressing the Port Authority, MIchael says,"Once again your services leave me in your debit. If you could arrange such a meeting I would be grateful."

 

[Scotley]

The Captain says, "Well, I've already said I'd be interested in your commision. So I guess I could take a deposit. If you can help me get out of this mess I'd glady work for ye."

The Port Authority nods, "So it is settled then." He seems to relax visibly and then he sets to the food and drink with gusto. "What time would you like to come in tomorrow?"

 

[J. Alexander]

Conservations

Thinking as if to himself, Michael answers "Would 10 am be conviente for you." Now if the Captain will indulge us for a moment before we get back to the particulars of his situation "have you had any thoughts yet about those abandoned estates and on a more formal note, I do suspect that within a year there will be numerous cargos and ship's coming thru my warehouse, could i ask if it would be permissiable to build an office for you close to the compound so that you may hire an assitaina or two and thus not stress yourself. Of course i do realize that it may not be in the empire's budget therefor I am willing to cover as an additionaly port fee the cost of perhaps two assistaiants and one or two clerks to assist you"