A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[Scotley]

"I guess its time for trust. I have contacts in the Reach and should be able to get good prices. If you'll trust that I can get you a good deal, then we can agree for you to purchase the goods at 20 percent above my cost." She takes a bite of fish and continues, "That's a pretty good markup, but consider that I'll be taking all the risk and assuming all the costs as well as coming up with the money. If I see a total return of 5 or 6 percent after expenses I'll consider myself ahead of the game." She lets you consider for a moment before adding, "when you consider all the costs and risks involved you'll find it more than fair. I should be able to repair the Judith D, make my run on up North, find a cargo, cross to the Shield Arm, sell that lot, find another cargo, return home to the Reach and pick up a load of wine and textiles and be back here inside 12 weeks."

 

[J. Alexander]

The Judith D.

Thinking for a bit after her comment, MIchael will take a bite of fish before he continues "You just said the key word Captain and one that does gain my attention and respect. The first voyage will be done on trust and as you said leave you with a 5 to 6 percent profit. If you are willing after that cargo and run to accept a partner then I will insturct my factor to 1/4 of the cost of the cargo to increase your overall percentage or we wil increase it to the point you make a solid 10 percent on each run. Though i will most likely not be in residence on your return run and you will have do deal with Pandar Losin if you are agreeable"

 

[Scotley]

She takes a sip of the wine and considers Michael closely. "All right, this first run I'll show you what I can do and then I'll be happy to sit down with your factor and discuss the future. That will give us both a chance to see the other in action before we comit to more." She extends a hand. "You have a deal Captain. Though I insist that you give me a chance to try and sweet talk your chef away from you," she adds as she continue to eat.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Judith D

Smiling Michael will take her hand and say "Done". Then he will send for Master Grumbar ..when he arrives he will introudce the Captain to Grumbar and add "Master Grumbar I belive you have an offer of employment?"

 

[Scotley]

She complements the dwarven cook and they discuss herbs for a moment and she comes to the conclusion. "As I suspected. This fellow is cooking with herbs I brought up from the Reach. We sold a few in the local market trying to raise capital. He did a great job on this Reach style salad." They chat a little more and it is clear her offer is more praise than serious. Grumbar for his part seems a little shy but very pleased with the praise.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Judith D.

When Grumbar leaves Michael will say to the Captain "I owe you a favor" smiling he continues "I think you just made my cooks month and it will reflect in his cooking"

 

[Scotley]

"I don't know if I did you a favor or not. You may have to give him a raise now." She smiles and continues the meal which is set off nicely by the wine. "So what is next for you Captain?"

 

[J. Alexander]

The Judith D

'Nothing major, a quick errand to recover a possible sunken ship, then I will resume the trading voyage to the north"

 

[Scotley]

"A sunken ship? Most interesting. Perhaps that accounts for your unusual crew?" She nods knowingly. "I suppose if we hadn't been so close to Tregere you might have been raising the Judith D for your next job. Instead you've merely rescued a sinking Captain." She raises her glass in salute.

 

[J. Alexander]

Judith D

"No i wish i was actually that adventursous and brave..I like any othe Captain am in one of those times where I am pressed for liquidity and have to sacrafice a little of the long term interste to shore up the immediate demands for cash"

Michael will then make pleaseant conversation about trades, routes, possible cargos for her to bring from the western reaches and her other stops..."And if on any of your shot leg voyages if you could pick up a few head of cattle, swine, goat and sheep I would appreicate it"