A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[J. Alexander]

Conservations

"I know changes are always a headache, but i think with long term security in mind, that the new changes are best in many ways...perhaps one that may not be noticed but will become profitable for long term storaqge is that we will more or less have 3 levels of climate controlled storage that could well lead to some lucrative long term contracts. Further, the increased gardens and yard areas will make this more attractive as a rest stop for our crews and the odd guest"

 

[Scotley]

Padar Losin

"Very good Captain. I think you are right the garden spaces and storage will be helpful." He considers a moment and then asks, "You know sir, I've a cousin who's always fancied the idea of being an innkeep. In the old days his family had a place and they lost it in the plague years." He stops again apparently trying to gage Michael's mood so far and then hurries on. "You see we'll have a pretty good crew working here, maybe even some imported labor. If my cousin had the financial backing he could build a place on that rise just along they way there a quarter mile or so. Nothing fancy mind you, just a rough sort of place where the workers could have a mug or two and maybe a friendly game of dice after a hard days labor. A few plain inexpensive rooms for visiting workers and the like would be good. Then as we progress and traffic increases he would take the profits and upgrade into a more respectable establishment where we could make sure the pay you give out doesn't wander too far from home if you get my meaning. I mean somebodies gonna build a place when they see all the people here. I just thought maybe if you can see your way clear to making an investment my cousin could be that one. You'd get a share of the money you're paying out back that way and it would be easier to keep an eye on your people when they go ashore if they didn't have far to go." With one more pause he continues, "there hasn't been much traffic in Tregere in recent years, so there isn't much in the way of inns or taverns here any more."

 

[J. Alexander]

Conservations

Smiling inwardly Michael will think to himself "Hook line and sinker"..taking a puff on his cigar Michael will pause for a few moments and then look his factor directly in the eye "We go 50/50 in any business venture...we put up the captial they the labor and management etc..the terms are non negiotable and you will ride heard on all the little ventures...You are the factor for Storm and Company on Tergere so handel the details....if they insist on negogiating then use your best judgment. Now the downside to all this is that it is your decsion should they fail then you fail and it effects your reputation as factor and thus your year end bonus. Any questions?"

 

[Scotley]

"No sir, I think you've made it clear. If I think a venture has merit it is up to me to make it happen and to take responsibility if things don't work out." He shrugs, "My cousin knows his business and this will be a good opportunity for the company. I'll take care of it."

 

[J. Alexander]

Conservations

Smiling Michael says, "No i dont think that you do"...taking a puff he adds "The stick always comes first with me it seems,,,,now as to the carrot,,,think of what your bonus may be with such good decesion and profitable enterprises.....and I have checked you have a very solid reputation so I am not fearfull at all of you failing......and as to the fact that your the factor for Storm and Company..i think you should plan one of the large houses for your use......make it nice make it solid."

 

[Scotley]

Padar Losin looks suitably pleased. "That would be very nice. I'm sure my family will be very happy. I will live up to your expectations Captain." As you walk along he asks another question. "How is my niece working out for you? She seemed quite energized by her time on your ship. She is a most disturbing woman. As yet no man has consented to marry her. Her will is strong and her tongue sharp. I hope her counsel does not give offense. I fear that many people on Tregere are happy that she is away. She expects people to live up to a very high standard."

 

[J. Alexander]

Conservations

"LIfe is indeed interesting with her aboard the ship...and yes she has proved to be an excellent advisor"...In fact......in your drawings...you will need to make allowance for at l east 6 large hourse against the outer wall.....10 mediume houses and at least 30 smaller ones...as well as a tempel."

 

[Scotley]

Padar Losin

"Excellent, we can certainly make space for the houses and temple. I had the impression from your earlier comments that housing would be important. I'll make sure the temple has a place of promenence." He ponders for a moment, "Any thing else besides storage and repair spaces? Any retail space? A place to eat? You mentioned gardens, will that all be for produce our should we incorporate some space merely to stroll and admire?"

 

[J. Alexander]

Conservations

Thinking for a moment Michael responds "If you are familar with the concept of townhomes then you wil know a lot about my eventual plans. I want the dockside of the compound lined with warehouses, a tavern or two, a hotel, and room for about 20 or business. People can use the ground floor as their business the upper floor for their quarters and the basement etc for strorage...Now i am talking small shops here that we can rent to enterprising people. Additionally, I think we should have room to build about 50 homes on the interior in addition to our own large chandler's store etc....any business that supports a fleet should be thought about as well as those supporting ones......As to the gardens, fruit trees would be nice as well as spice bushes etc.......more of a formal sort. The actual produce garden is going to be east of the main compound on about 30 acres. For additionaly produce and livestock, we will set up partnerships with the locals to raise then bring to market the finished producet and i have no problem extending them credit to buy the necessary animals from us....in fact you should start looking into the importing of breeding stock of ducks, geese, chickens, pigs and on a very small scale cattle for both beef and dairy products...Sheep and goats may also be possible, but all of the livestock is up to your discretion as you are the man on scene. I dont really know what all is going to occur during my abscence so i can only give you a broad outline and you can now commuicate with me when things change or you have a question. Pada'r I wish to establish a strong base capable of supporting a modest fleet while also fostering good relations and business partnerships with the people."

 

[Scotley]

"I shall have dinner with Pavel and Amos this evening and serve a lot of wine. They are going to need a bit of mental lubrication to think on such a grand scale. Even before the plague came their were few projects of such epic proportions on Tregere. It is a truely ambitous project you plan to undertake. I am most pleased to be part of such a marvelous project."