A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[J. Alexander]

Dinner

"Good evening to you madame, I belive we are expected by "Give her the gnomes name". MIchael will then take off his black cloak and hand it to her.

 

[Scotley]

"Ah yes, Glimmerdawng and party. One moment please and we'll get you seated." A well dressed halfling steps up and the hat check girl passes you off to him. "Please follow me sir." He leads you through a large barrel vaulted room. Heavy wooden tables set with fine linen and good silver filled with well dressed people, mostly dwarves, fill the space. The staff appear to be a mix of halfling and gnome with a smattering of dwarves. The room is lit with torches that give a reddish cast and fairly dim lighting. The lack of smoke suggests that some magic is at play. Along the far wall is a series of deep booths with privacy curtains. At the back of the room a dwarven style quintet of musicians--four strings and a precuctionist play a pleasant upbeat tune. The halfling taps a post next to a curtain and receiving an assent, pulls it aside so that you may enter. Already seated are Glimmerdwang and a very heavy matronly halfling woman. They have drinks in front of them, but no food as yet. "Ah Captain, do be seated. May I introduce Hildagard Butterflake. And I don't believe I've met your associate?" A halfling waiter arrives promptly with four shrimp cocktails and asks, "May I bring you something from the bar." Gimmerdwang and Hilda seem to be drinking some sort of mixed drinks.

 

[J. Alexander]

Dinner with Glimmerdwang

"A pleasure to meet you Madame Butterflake, and always a pleasure to see you Glimmerdwang. May i introduce Grond Stonebuilder, one of my ship's officers" Turning towards the waiter he adds "I would like an ice pike if you please with plenty of ice."

 

[Scotley]

OOC: You have me at a loss, what is in an ice pike?

 

[J. Alexander]

An ice pick is very simple...ice cold vodka mixed with sweet tea and a sprig of mint..you should try it sometime...really light and refreshing

 

[Scotley]

OOC: Sounds tasty. I'd have one now, but since I am sole provider of toddler care this evening it might not be wise.

Hilda and Glimmerdwang nod greeting to Grond and he responds in kind. The waiter says, "Very good sir," and takes an order for a whiskey and water on the rocks from Grond before vanishing to fill the order. The shrimp are fresh and the sauce fiery enough to make you wish your drink was already here. Michael notices beads of sweat popping out on Grond's forehead and his face becoming flushed after two shrimp. Hilda speaks next. "So Captain, Glimmerdwang has been regaling me with tales of your exploits. I hear you've even caught the attention of some local boys."

 

[J. Alexander]

Dinner with the gnome

Smiling somewhat Michael replies "Mr. Glimmerdwang is to kind. Yes we have had a few interesting adventures this past month or so, enough so that the crew's share has tripled from the original estimate. But the success has been to luck, good fortune, a stable and loyal crew, the chance meeting of wonderful allies and at times sheer audacity" Taking a bite of shrimp Michael continues "And yes I fea we have caught the attention of some of your young lads. But I will admit that is most likely my fault to a certain degree I was in no mood to deal with foolish"ness much less a potiential assault on members of my crew who had served me with loyalty and honor. I fear i offended their youthful pride and they in return refused to stop and consider their options before proceeding towards a dangerous cliff." Taking a sip of his drink Michael continues "Their taunt of being a coward and fleeing the scene i can argure and tie up in courts for years as it makes no difference really, those who have had dealing with me will Know better and those who go only on rumor then it is their loss. With the passage of time I am hoping cooler heads will prevail and they will let matters drop rather than become a laughing stock as the case drags on and on in the courts. I only real concern is that they will press the issues of a duel. Certain things i can ignore and or overlook but on that issue if they press it then i will have no choice but to take a life over something so trivial. That is not my wish of course and I will try to avoid it if i can but a part of me fears that they will not think things thru if their actions on the dock are any indication of their overall sentiments and attitude and I will be forced to take the life of one or perhaps two of your young lords. For make no mistake Ms. Butterflake, Mr. Glimmerdwang, in defense of my crew and my ship I have faced many more dangerous opponets than a young lord with an attitude and no real experience in life and having stood toe to toe with an Ice Lich and won, I sure as hell do not fear them". Making a small face in apologey he continues "Pray forgive my rude language, the entire affair has upset me and angered me greatly. Truth be told i wish i could place them across my knee and give thema good spanking and send them home to learn for their childess behavior and the response it has triggered in me.

OCC: Sorry for the delay was out of town and now fighting off a wicked cold.

 

[J. Alexander]

Harassing the DM

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[Scotley]

Ms. Butterflake at first looks scandalized, but upon reflection she ends up nodding. "Yes, I fear that the impetuousness of youth costs many a lad their chance to gain the wisdom of maturity. Dwarves are a prideful race, but the the clan lords usually keep a tighter reign on the hotheaded youth. I am surprised to hear of such an incident. It seems quite out of character with what I've seen in my years here among the Dwarves. Passing strange to say the least." Glimmerdawg nods sagely. "I do hope you'll find a way to extricate yourself from this mess. The dwarves have long memories."

 

[J. Alexander]

Dinner with the Gnome

Smiling at the two Michael will say "Well your wishes are appreciated, but what will be willbe and nothing we can do or say will change how it will play out..Let us hope for the best" Reaching into his pocket MIchael will produce a list of spices and hand to to the lady "This is the cargo i have to offer, if you are intersted in any of the last 5 items on it, I can steer you to a very good source about three days sail from here who could provide you with more of those items"

Spices
Salt 1600 pounds 1sp/ounce
Black Pepper 250 pounds 30gp/ounce
Cinnamon 500 pounds 2gp.ounce
Rosemary 300 5sp/ounce
Cumin 200 pounds 3cp/oounce
Ginger 200 pounds 10gp/ounce
Oregano 200 pounds 2sp/ounce
Dried Rosemary 600 pecks 9sp/peck
Garlic 300 pounds 1gp/pound
Pepperconrs 2000 pounds 18gp/pound
Pink Sea Salt 700 tons 4gp/pound
Dried lavender 150 pecks 4sp/peck

The prices are book prices or the prices i paid for them So if your nice, the potiential of a substainal and hefty profit is there.