A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[Scotley]

The Judge takes up this question, "Education should be open to all regardless of race. Though I'm not aware that there are many if any such students here. Why do you ask." The faces of one or two of the others around the table make at this comment suggest that universal education may no have universal appeal.

 

[J. Alexander]

Dinner

"I ask for my own benefit really, I have in my employ a diverse group of young men and their numbers will more than likely increase in time. Intelligence should be nutrued and I was thinking that perhaps I could send a few of the ones that show true promise to the school"

 

[Scotley]

"Ah very good. I'm glad to see one as young as you has an eye toward the long view," comments the judge, "but at this point there is only talk. I know that one of the old sites is likely where the school will go, but it needs a lot of work. I don't expect they'll take students for at least a couple of winters yet." The Magus notes, "I take it education for amphibians is not popular in the Wheelands? They could be ignoring a rich source of talent."

 

[J. Alexander]

"I have alwasy been told that money follows talent" Michael says "It is nice though to see plans being made to bring life back to a normal balace after the events of recent years. Since i would like to avail myself of the services of the school, would I be overstepping myself in offering a small contribution to help with the project"

 

[Scotley]

Rockhammer speaks up, "Not at all sir. If the school is to be, the funding will come from wealthy donors. I would be happy to introduce you to some members of the Clanmoot who can speak more than we to the plans for a school and their needs." He raises his glass. "To your health Captain." The others around the table also drink and echo the 'to your health.' The Magus even gives Michael a clap on the back. Some rosy color is visible in his cheeks and the veins in his nose are standing out suggesting that he has drank more than most in the group and that this is not uncommon for him.

OOC: The Clanmoot is the local equivalent of the city counsel, made up of dwarven clan leaders.

 

[J. Alexander]

Dinner

"You do me a great honor then" MIchael comments then as if in afterthought..."Should i not be in port at the time and the issues needs to be discusses or you need a representative then just send word to Padar"Losin on Tergere, he is my factor there and will have authority to draw upon funds"....Michael will then spend the reminder of the time in conversation and hopeful ones that dont cost him much money

 

[Scotley]

The pork gives way to a vegetable souffle course and then to a crunchy baked dessert of apples with oats and nuts. An almost sickeningly sweet dessert wine which the dwarves seem to like is served with it. The conversation turns back to sports and games of chance. Finally, Rockhammer leaves the table and returns with a crystal decanter of exceptional brandy and several of the men around the table take out pipes or cigars.

 

[J. Alexander]

Dinner

Michael will produce his cigar holder take out a lizard longtail and light it. "That was truly an excellent meal I am in your debit Mr. Rockhammer"

 

[Scotley]

"It was a pleasure to have you and the Lieutenant with us this evening. I hope you won't rush off. I expect that we'll be retiring to the club room for cards, darts, billiards and other sport now."

 

[J. Alexander]

Dinner

"That sounds like an excellent way to spend the evening" Then as an afterthought he adds "Is their a cashier on premises, I am afraid all i have on me are notes of exchange and little coniage"