A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[J. Alexander]

Conservations

Smiling once again, Michael will reach into his pocket and produce a pouch of coin containing 25gp. "Until we can establish your expense account use this" and hands it to Pada. "I am serious though, we do not have to have ownership of it all..we can go in as partners 50/50 with those wishing to establish busienss in the compound etc..thus spreading the wealth to more and more people and offering economic advancment to all. Rents should be based on meeting our overhead. We will not have to turn a profit on them...just enough to keep us afloat while our share of the proifts will be the icing"

 

[Scotley]

Pocketing the pouch, Padar smiles, "Yes, the modest rents will be the deal maker for a lot of businesses currently working on Tregere. Most people have to pay outrageous rents to the nobility. That's the way they take their money. In the rent. I don't think too many people will hesitate to give up a half share in the business given that they'll know half the rent is coming from your side of the books. Even loosing some control will seem liberating. Often if a business man becomes frustrated with what a noble is charging and moves out he finds no one else has a vacancy or will rent for any less. The nobles have quite a racket. The honest one of course have had all their land full for years. The only open spaces belong to the unscrupulous ones."

 

[J. Alexander]

Conservations

"That is indeed intersting information, I trust it will not come to conflict with the nobles but I will not brook their interferance with this project or attacks on our partners...I trust we can find an acceptable solutin for us all."

Michale will then continue to inspect the site and feel pandar out about the situation on the island etc

 

[Scotley]

OOC: Let's have a gather information roll.

 

[J. Alexander]

Conservations

Gather Information

1d20+8-> [12,8] = (20

 

[Scotley]

"I say the landed men on the island have made their bed. This is when they must lie in it. I suspect a couple may make trouble. Baronne Contrall has a reputation for greed and little respect for the locals or men of the sea. Lady Covillaud, that is Neva Comptessa Antoinette Covillaud, has one of the larger holdings on the island, but is almost never here. She prefers to stay at court. Her men, 'Stewards' she calls them, manage her affairs here and are nothing but thugs in fine clothing." He takes on a sour expression. "It is said that they take sport in hounding the locals. They are said to enjoy cruelty and beatings."

 

[J. Alexander]

Conservations

Pausing in their walk, Michael will come to a sudden stop and look directly at Pandar "If that is the case, you are herewith insturcted to create a haven of work and industry for them..hire as many guards as you need to enforce the boundaries of our compound and if necessary go out only in groups If they have any problems inform them that it is my wishes and you are just obeying orders and they can take the matter up with me. Am i clear Pandar?"

 

[Scotley]

Padar Losin nods, "Perhaps I've overstated the situation. These guys don't just roam about busting head, but if they are unhappy with a tenant they don't hesitate to use force. I'll make sure we have adequate guards here. So far we've just been playing in the dirt and no one's taken much notice, but after your little party attracted so much attention we should be more careful."

 

[J. Alexander]

Conservations

"I have complete confidence you will deal with it in an appropriate manner"

Michael will then complete the cirucit and meet back up the indiviudal under the paviliion. "I do apprecaiate you gentlemen allowing me a moment with my Factor. Good day to you"..Michael will then set off for the ship and his luncheon with the cigar merchant.

 

[Scotley]

Michael and Grond make their way toward the luncheon. Spot and listen checks for both please.