A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[J. Alexander]

Letter to the Chieftian

16th day of Sunstime in the 2nd year of the reign of Xenieda the First
Abaord the Retribution
Port of Terger

Chief (cant find his name)

I sail on the morning tide and thus leave the security of the construction site and our our budding business ventures in your capable hands. As per our earlier conservation please look into the recruiting of two additionaly companies of marines (100) men that will be trained for anti pirate and boarding tactics. Should you need to reach me quickly, then contact my factor on Terger and he can have an answer within a reasonable amount of time for you.

Respectfully

M. Storm

 

[Scotley]

Michael will spend the day resting and taking care of banking arrangements etc as well as informing Pandar Losin of the various agreements with the Captains. He will then give Pandar ome of the pearl earrings and show him how to communicate with Michael. Other than that Michael will keep an eye out on those looking at the ship adn just make himself avaialbe for those 1001 questions that come his way.

OOC: I was really beginning to think was going to get you away from Tregere without leaving one of those little pearls behind. Oh well, I'll just have to work a little harder to make your life miserable.

Michael is indeed bombarded with questions. Issues of how much fresh water to take on, where to assign new crewmen--particularly how to place crew that have family or friends aboard, how much personal gear to accomdate, a visit from a local magistrate over criminal charges pending against one of the new crewmen, struggles to sort out the loading of cargo, men, supplies and gear given the rather limited dockside support available in Tregere, and dozens of other minor issues.

OOC: Oops, got to do some work, I'll try to post more later. Grond and Amabar/Nicolas would like to see you.

 

[J. Alexander]

Conservations

Addressing the questions Michael will respond.
1. Take on as much fresh water as we can carry with the existing cargo, we never know when we may need it,
2. Seperate the family members into different watches and divisions...we do not need family clicks etc started.
3. One sea chest per crew memeber unless they are an officer or have need for more such as a ship;s healerr etc.
4. Michael will meet with the magistrate and offer him the option of taking the individual into custody or paying the mans fine for him and then deducting it from his crew share.

Well of course...let us adjorne to my cabin.

 

[Scotley]

OOC: I wasn't actually going to ask you to address all those, just trying to give a sense of the frustrations a Captain has to face. I'll try to get a post up before the end of the day. I'm actually having to work a little today.

 

[Scotley]

It is late afternoon when the two officers come to your cabin. Nicolas looks much improved since his late night arrival. A small jelly stain on Grond's doublet attests to his success in finding breakfast ahore. Grond begins, "rumors are flying on Tregere today." He shrugs, "who can say the truth of them. Most concern Lord Contrall. Rumor has it that his cousin is coming from Aucoin to take over. The Neva Comptessa has been the families representative at the court of the Regelessa (the Wheelander equivelant of Queen) for some years. Despite the best efforts of local clergy, the fallen lord could not be raised. It seems the fell beast that took him was extremely venomous. The local markets are in termoil and a lot of people are wondering what sort of powershift will occur in the wake of Contrall's loss." Nicolas remains silent, but looks smug. "Some sailors got into a fight at lunch time on the docks. Its seems that rumors got back to her crew that a certain female Captain exchanged sexual favors for help in getting her ship fixed. Her people were eager to correct this misapprehension, with belaying pins."

 

[J. Alexander]

Conservations

Listening to the two men Michael will comment "A power , that could be interesting. Nicholas, do you think it would do more good to have you stay here and develope the situation with informants and business associates as Ambar? If we act slowly, we could take advantage of the temporary problem by establishing a persona of being stable and strong while the nobel family fights for succession." Then addressing the Grond, do we know what ships the sailors belonged to that were spreading these rumors..if so perhaps we should call on the Captain and explain our concern?

 

[Scotley]

"Those boys were off the Speckled Pig. From what I hear they've had their lesson. I'll try to find out the name of the Captain if you like?"

Amabar/Nicolas considers for a moment before answering. "I could certainly stick around and try to make something of the changes here, but I think perhaps I'll be more useful if I keep moving around with you. We'll be here a long time and will have other chances. Getting the ground work in place at the other islands between here and Bronhelm will be more valuable. That's just my opinion and I am at your orders Captain." You suspect that he is perhaps a little surprised by just how much attention the death of Contrall is getting and he would prefer to be elsewhere while the investigation continues.

 

[J. Alexander]

Conservations

Thinking for a moment Michael replies.."No we have the name of the ship so no need to be distracted by that...and you are right Nicholas, thank you for helping keep me focused on our long term objective" Michael will then pour drinks for them all and they will spend what is hopefully a pleaseant and quite evening catching up.

 

[Scotley]

You are able to pass the time amiably. The ship is ready to depart by midnight and everyone has trouble getting to bed with the excitement of a new voyage ahead. Just after one in the morning Michael is roused by Lo'Dasse Imparell who has the duty at this hour. "Captain, a man in Imperial uniform is waiting at the foot of the gangway and asks for a word. He says he is 'Gustav' of the port authority. He says he hasn't time to come aboard, but begs a moment of your time."

 

[J. Alexander]

Imperial Authority

Wakened from his slumber with this distribing news, Michael will dress quickly and move towards the entryway pausing briefly to stop and speak with Grond. Quietly whispering he will say..Ambar needs to disappear then join me on deck. MIchael will then proceed to the main deck. Before he reaches the area he will engage his devils' sigth to check for magic as well as invisible creatrues or nasties. he will then move towards the man with Impariell at his side. "How may i assist you this evening sir"

OCC; How was meatloaf