A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[J. Alexander]

Shopping

"I am not sure of the legal age on Tergere but if it is not 16 then we must seek your parents permission for you to sail now or you will have to wait til the 17 birthday at which time my factor here will sign you aboard and send you to us. But that is something to deal with this afternoon when we return from our errand. Come along and make yourself useful" Michael will then continue his trek to the ship. While walking he will notify Nicholas and Guiesspee of the developments "Guiesspiee, stay in the market area with your men and shop for some various food stuff for yourself and pick a few things you think we should try" To Nicholas he adds "I dont know if this is a plant or an earnest desire....please follow him and keep an eye on him when we depart"

 

[Scotley]

OOC: Eventually, you will find out that he needs to be 17 to sail without parental permission. I'll try to get a post up this afternoon. Very busy day.

 

[Scotley]

The Judith D

Michael finds the Judith D without undo difficulty. It lays on the sand in the partial shade of a sail streched between poles. A few unhappy looking sailors are scattered about some are dicing or playing cards, some engage in mending of garments or gear, one is writing a letter, a couple are trying to cut out a damaged piece of timber from the hull. The ship looks to be sprung with perhaps 5 holes along her keel. Some still have the hasty patches in place while others are being sawn and drilled with great care to minimize the amount of wood needed to fix her. Most of the crew are just laying in the shade, many drinking. It is a sad lot that greats you. A man in his late 20's and clearly some sort of ships officer who is still maintaining his uniform walks up to bar your path. He doesn't speak, but merely stares sullenly equally unconcerned if you speak or simply turn and leave.

The young tailor, Ernest Rhodes, whispers to Grond, "This isn't your ship is it?" a note of concern evident in the young man's voice.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Judith D

Laying a large friendly hand on the boy's shoulder, Grond softly says "No this is not the "Retribution". MIchael will walk up to the young officer and say "Captain Storm of the Retribution wishes to speak with the Captain of the Judith D. Is he by chance available?"

 

[Scotley]

Somewhat sarcastically, the officer says, "Aye, I believe the Captain can find time for you in her busy schedule. A moment if you please." The man strides off to the ship and climbs a knotted rope up to the deck. Moments later an older woman of perhaps 50, still fit and dark-skinned from a life of sun and salt comes down the rope followed by the young officer. Her hair remains thick dark as coal despite her age. The woman is dressed in work pants and wears a simple sleeveless shirt, but she walks with authority. She extends a hand "I'm Captain Iago," she says in a thick Western Reach accent. "What can I do for you Captain. If you've come to try to hire this scurvy lot I'll not stand for it. They're under contract."

 

[J. Alexander]

The Judith D.

"Actually no Captain, I simply came to see if i or my crew could be of any assistance and to inquire if you by chance had any cargo that you wished to part with at a fair price as I sail within the next few days for Bronhelm and I have found myself with extra cargo space available.

 

[Scotley]

"I see, I might have something for the Bronhelm market. Can you pay cash?" She guestures at the beached ship behind her. "As you can see, I need an influx of captital to get my investment back out to sea."

 

[J. Alexander]

The Judith d.

Smiling Michael says "Yes I can pay in either gems, specie or bank draft for any cargo" Then looking over at the beached ship he adds "And with your permission we can help with your ship, I belive i have under contract the most of the local builders and carpenters, with your permission i will send two work crews over to assist you in repairng your ship"

 

[Scotley]

"Gems, bank drafts or coins would all be acceptable. Fortunately, this sand bar does have a bank." At your mention of the labor situation she nods, "Yes, that explains a lot, I was beginning to wonder why no one here seemed to know a hammer from an axe. So you've got all the skilled people. I would indeed like to borrow a few of them. With some coin to buy materials we should be able to get a float in short order. What would you be interested in buying."

 

[J. Alexander]

"That, madame depends on what you have for sell"