A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[Scotley]

Welcoming committee

Captain Storm and company look fresh and spiffy as the boat pulls along side. The ship is unremarkable accept for an unusally large display of weaponry. A scurvy fellow in a fancy uniform calls across, "Port Authority of Mermaid's Rest requesting permission to come aboard." The man, a half-orc by the look of him, stands next to a folding gangway as he and he fellows eye the Retribution like a wife eyeing the merchandise at a fish market.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Port Authority

Michael will step to the railing closet to the ship, "Port Authority you say, a little far from the port are you not? If you cant wait to chat until we make Mermaid's Rest Proper then you are welcome aboard with two of your party to discuss these most pressing matters?"

Loweing his voice, Michael will turn to Captain chandar, prepare to repel boarders if necessay Captain, but lets be discreet about it"

 

[Scotley]

Welcome Wagon

"Aye captain, just myself and these two good officers to come aboard." The two ships converge and the gangway is lowered and extended. The three men are armed with swords, but that is normal enough. Chandar gives a just perceptable nod and moves off to pass the word. The three men come aboard with the ease of men long used to the sea and boats. "Greetings Captain, may I have the honor of your name sir?"

 

[J. Alexander]

The Port Authority

"Captain Stormwarden of the Storm and Company ship "Retribution"". continuing MIchael will say "To whom do I have the pleasure of Addressing and may I see your credentials" ? Michael will sense motive on the guy

Michael Stormrolls 1d20 +8, getting [2,8] = (10) sense motive...that sucked

 

[Scotley]

"A pleasure to meet you captain. I am Port Master Giraldii," he gestures vaguely at some emblems on his uniform, "As you can see here, I am empowered to ensure that all vessels entering Mermaid's Rest are safe and pay all the proper port fees and tarrifs."

OOC: Michael sees the man as exactly what he says he is.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Port Authority

Michael will continue the discussion with the man "And how may we help you this fine day"

 

[Scotley]

Welcome wagon

Giraldii, the solidly built half-orc gestures at the ship, "a fine boat you have here. My responsibility is to make a brief safety inspection and be sure that you don't have any dangerous cargo aboard. Finally, I'll need to collect the appropriate fees and tariffs and you can be on your way. If you or one of your men would be so kind as to show me around? We don't want to hold you up."

 

[J. Alexander]

The Port Authority

Michael will continue in the same mold " I do understand Captain Giraldil, we shall adjourne to my cabin where you can examine the ships cargo manaifest as well as her safety inspection tickets and while your examining them you would not be adverse to some refrishemtent I hope, tis a hot day already?....."I can even save you time in your fee collecion also, as we are headed to "The Rest" to pick up a merchant and are not planning to sell any of our cargo. However we are always in the market for some very good deals" Michael will add a slight empahis to "very good deals"

Diplomacy Check
Michael Stormrolls 1d20 +9, getting [17,9] = (26)

OCCid invisible castle swtich from putting the totals in red?

 

[Scotley]

Welcome wagon

The other men with Giraldii are casually looking around the deck as if having a walk in the park. "Excellent Captain, I would like to see your manifest as well as partake of some refreshment. It will be another warm day I suspect." He follows Captain Storm.

OOC: Good question, invisible castle has been a little off the last few days. I've had it lock up or been unable to connect a couple of times.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Port Authority

Leading the Port Authority Man into his cabin, Michael will ask Guiesspiee if he would not mind gathering some refreshemnts for the Captain Giraldii and some for his men as well
"Would you prefer someting light and cool and perhaps something heaver Captain Giraldii"

After he gives his answer, Michael will produce the tobacco and dye lists for his inspection as well as the ships safety inspection. "As you see my dear Captain Giraldii, we have little of interest to sell in your community save perhaps a few odds and in which case i will be more than happy to take care of the port taxes do at that time. But in the interest of not making your trip a total waste what say you to a ten gold piece provisional assessment to be counted against the actualy taxes paid should there be any. Of course should we sell nothing, then i understand that the assessment would be forfited to your office"

Taking four 25 gp bags from a small chest, Michael will place themt upon the table "What I am really in need of Captain Giraldii, is information as to how things stand in Mermaids Rest and perhaps some protection from those of an unsavory nature who may wish to harm my cargo. I hope that you could perhaps arrange such insurance thru your good offices."

Michale will make a diplomacy check for this negiotation
MIchael Stormrolls 1d20 +9, getting [6,9] = (15)