A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[Scotley]

At the mention of his name, a little pink pig nose sticks out from under the chair. After a little snuffling, a little round pink and black pot-bellied pig trots out. Remona nods a polite but chilly greeting at the Priestess and she responds with a barely perceptable tilt of her own head. She tries some of the refreshments and passes a bite to the little pig, who seems quite pleased. "So Captain, the Grandessa DeViree suggested that you might be in the market for a ship's sorceress."

 

[J. Alexander]

Port Call

"I would say dire need" Michael says smiling "But need sounds much more civil does it not"..folding his hands the says "Yes i am, in fact I am in need of recruting at least 6 indivudals to fill that post...our fleet has grown to 4 ships and i need one on each ship in addition to one based at our port and one in reserve...I know this will take time but if we fill there is a fit, then you would be the senior sorceor and part of your responsabilites in time would be to help recruit and fill those positions. Additionaly, should we reach an agreement and we establish a working relationship then you would become one of my counselors" Then smiling he says "But that is something you may not wish as i fear i have often abused the priestess patience and forgivness with my actions yet she has stood by me and offered good council thru some very trying times....even to the point of saving my life"....."To be blunt madame, we work as a team and if it is not inyour nature to be a team player and work towards a common goal then we will not be a fit"...."the upside is this, I reward those who are true to crew and our compact. The priestess has well earned the temple i am having built for her at our base and I would hope in time that you would earn something similar."

 

[Scotley]

"You ask much and yet you offer much. I am an accomplished Sorceress (5th) and have experience in working as part of a team. I can recruit others if you tell me what you want, I will set about finding it. You should know that I am seeking employment on the death of my previous patron. He was a good enough man and I was quite fond of him and very loyal. Unfortunately, he sent me away on a mission and choose to go out drinking and carousing. He managed to end up in a duel with a swordsman much more accomplished than he. Grandessa DeViree heard about my plight and told me of your need. I actually over shot you and have been working my way back from Bronhelm to locate you. The Grandessa told me little about the type of work you do or what you might pay." She says this last somewhat expectantly as she passes Herbert another bite.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Recruit

Answering her questions Michael says "The recruting is easy I wish to have onboard each of my vessels a wielder of arcane magic and divine magic...so your responsability would be to vet each of the arcane wielders as well as recruit them...in about 6 months I will have need of at least 7 arcane wielders plus yourself." taking a sip of wine MIchael continues "Honestly i have no idea where to start, the priestess here draws pay equal to that of a lieutiant on a monthly basis plus a full share of the officers portion of the overall crew share......to date I think that is somwhere close to 1000 gold which has accumulated in her account. I see no reason to not offer you the same terms but you must understand that the construction of the temple is in now way attached to her share" Then catching perhaps a hidden meaning in her words Michael says "I am sorry but we were delayed, as per my original letter to the Countessa, you will need to simply present your tickets to Lt. Guiesspie and he will see that you are reimbursed for your passage here even if we can not come to an agreement about employment...and I am willing to offer a sighing bonus as wells as lodgings at our home port for your familiy it that is necessary?

 

[Scotley]

"That seems reasonable compensation and I believe I can perform the tasks you mentioned, but are you simply a trading concern or is there more to the mission? Herbert here is the closest thing to family I have just now so I will not need any additional lodging. What are the shipboard accomodations like? Will I be possible for me to have a private cabin?"

 

[J. Alexander]

An Agreement

"The Retribution is a small ship but I think you will find we have sacrafied some cargo space in order to make more room for crew and creature comoforts...and yes a small private cabin is availabe but it is below decks." Michael then continues.."Yes we are inherenlty a trading crew but from time to time become tasked with special goals......more of which i may speak when we have left this port. Do we have terms then?"

 

[Scotley]

"You prefer to remain mysterious as to your purposes, and while I am dubious, I think I'll take a chance. You have yourself a Sorceress." She glances down at the pig. "It seems you have a new home Herbert." The little pig dances about, whether from the news or just in hopes of getting another bite you cannot tell.

 

[J. Alexander]

New Recruit

"No madame, not mysterious, just things that have occured like an attempt to destroy this ship by a fireball etc within the last few weeks that leads one to caution and not to discussion until we are away from this port." Michael says.. "We sail in a few days so I am afriad you will have to hurry somewhat in gathering things you may need" Reaching into the pay chest Michael will hand her one of the precounted bags containg 100 gold pieces "This is for your immediate needs and supplies...should you need more, submit a request to Lt. Gusieeppi and he will see that it is taken care of...for special purchases though you will need to talke with me"

 

[Scotley]

She hefts the purse then drops it in a pocket with a grin. "This should be more than adequate Captain, unless there is any specific magical gear you want me to have available. My things are at a nearby inn still in sea chests, so I need only have them delivered and pick up a few food stuffs and necessities for shipboard life to be ready to sail."

 

[J. Alexander]

Port call

"We are refitting the ship, so if tomorrow you could see what you need to help us lay protective magics about it then that would be most helpful"