A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[Scotley]

Mr. Trilby

In moments Mr. Trilby of the Imperial Captains' Bank is shown into your cabin followed by a large man carrying a briefcase. Trilby is once again dressed well and smelling of soap. He wears the arcane ring and the bulge of a wand is still visible. He also wears a dagger at his hip. The armed and armored fellow with him is obviously more than a lacky as evidenced by his sharp eyes and military bearing. So good to see you again Captain. Trilby shakes hands warmly as if you are old friends. He partakes of tea and muffins thanking you for your kindness and making small talk. He is admiring of the ship and the crew. His 'assistant' remains silently watchful and neither eats nor drinks. Finally, as the second cup of tea is poured Trilby gets down to business taking a folio from the case, which has three complex looking locks, one keyed, one coded and one apparently arcane. "As we discussed yesterday, I'll need each account holder to come in and prepare a signature card, have a physical description taken and memorize personal access numbers for each account. We require anyone accessing an account to provide us their account number and there is a unique account number for each holder of the account as a security precaution. I strongly suggest that you never write down or give our your personal numbers." He looks uncomfortable for a moment and adds, "Um as a security measure, I'll need to meet with each person privately. You see there is more than one access number associated with each account. You will have a number and the other person or persons will each have their own unique number know only to themselves and the bank. Not even you will know the other numbers. This way we can better track who accesses each account and at either parties' request close a given number without closing the account." He shurgs, "It is all for your security, but it mean you'll need to leave the cabin for a moment while I meet with each account holder."

 

[J. Alexander]

The Banker

Concerned with the request and it's possiabilties for mayham and mischief Michael will open his site to confirm the prescence of any magic items in the room. Nothing to invasive just enought to fix the items that belond in his mind. Summoning two crewmen, Michael will have them remove his ship's trunk into the Officer's Wardroom so he can get some work done while this occurs. He will then send the officers in one at a time by escourting them in the room then leaving...Michael will then await his turn.

 

[Scotley]

Michael quickly confirms that Mr. Trilby is protected by mage armor, wearing a magic ring, a magic dagger, a wand, two potions and a scroll. The guard has magic armor and a magic weapon as well as a potion. Michael can ensure that Mr. Trilby and his man are never actually alone in the room. The private partes of each session take less than two minutes. After the arrangements are made for each of the crewmen Michael takes his turn. Nothing seems to have been disturbed except for the tea and muffins. Michael is given his private numbers which he writes on a slate with chalk and promptly erases once Michael has had a chance to memorize them. The slate is held in such a way that the guard never sees them. Mr. Trilby gives the slate a full cleaning with a liquid and a rag after the session is finished. Finally, the arrival of Fa'Malathant is announced as he comes for his own session with the banker as requested.

OOC: What's the matter, don't you trust your DM?

 

[J. Alexander]

The Banker

MIchael will get up and greet the chiefitan."Thank you for coming on such short notice. Mr. Tilby here has the forms for you to sign as well as your codes to the account in the "Imperials Captains Bank"

OCC: Do i really have to or need to answer that ?

 

[Scotley]

MIchael will get up and greet the chiefitan."Thank you for coming on such short notice. Mr. Tilby here has the forms for you to sign as well as your codes to the account in the "Imperials Captains Bank"

OCC: Do i really have to or need to answer that ?

OOC: Nope!

The Chieftan seems more than happy to have some association with the Imperial Captains' Bank. He has his advisors and guards with him as usual. His time with Trilby is a little longer than the others, and Michael assumes he had some questions for the banker. Soon the formalities are complete and Mr. Trilby and his 'assistant' are soon on their way back to the bank. Fa'Malathent lingers for a little small talk.

 

[J. Alexander]

cONSERVATIONS

Michael will call for more muffins and strong tea and make casual conservation with the chieftian. "You know I am excited about the prospect of our future business ventures and the profit they will bring in time....i have always preffered a steady reliable source of income rather than the up and downs of specelative trading. I think we both can do great things on this island given time and patience"

 

[Scotley]

"These muffins are really quite good aren't they," notes the chieftan. "Yes, I've already got people working on the ventures we've discussed, but it is a laborious process to get new projects going. I expect we'll be in this for the long haul. I don't think the present economy of Tregere is robust enough to produce quick profits."

 

[J. Alexander]

Conservations

"Yes they are, perhaps next year we can be prepared to harvest these berries in quantity and make jam of them." Michael says. "Slow is actually good for me right now, I find myself slowing down somewhat and that is my selfish reason for the partnership, I was looking for someone who was capable enough to handel things in a professional and ecnomical manner, I just wish we had meet under more pleaseant cicrumstances"

 

[Scotley]

The Cheiftan grins his wide amphibian grin. "Well, much as we don't choose our families, we don't often get to choose how we meet. Indeed had we met under less confrontational circumstances we would be mistrustful. This way our cards are on the table. There is no wondering where we stand and our relationship can only improve." He shrugs, "I admit I was less than happy at first, but I am a pragmatist and a man of the world. Why should I battle against the best opportunity to pass my gates in years. Even if it was a battering ram." He smiles at his own wit and his advisors laugh dutifully.

 

[J. Alexander]

Conservations

"I concur" Michael says "Before I wrap things up here on Terger and try to complete the trading venture to the North, is there anything else that you require on would like to discuss"