A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[J. Alexander]

Conservation with the Writer

Reaching across and refilling the writers glass with port Michael will continue "I bet i could find a very good market for my cigars if I could just get the word out." Continuing he will comment "Do you th ink your tailor would have time to complete a uniform for me perhaps?

 

[Scotley]

Port and Cigars

"You ask much sir. There are only a few hours until the Masque begins. If you have pen and paper I will be happy to write a note of introduction to Fenneous for you, but it may well cost you much to have an adequate costume assembled in time." He raises his cigar. "A box of cigars might help, but you'll still pay a significant sircharage for speed. He'll likely have to bump other customers, some of whom might react violently, to finish in time. Plus, every yard of decent material on the 'Rest is likely spoken for by now. You must make haste man!"

Soon you discover that Fenneous is a halfling tailor and considered on of the best here. Typical Masque attire must reek of money as that is the usual way that they decide which otherwise anonomus patron may gain entry. In theory everyone is equal at a Masque, but in practice the upper crust avoids mixing with the lower classes by only letting in someone with sufficient wealth on display. Costumes include masks that cover most if not all of the face.

"You shall have no trouble parting with these cigars. I'm sure there are many who would like some. I'll help you spread the word."

 

[J. Alexander]

Conversation with the Writer

"Excellent, Excellent my good may. Would you happen to have copies of your books for sale that you could send to the ship?" Reaching into the coffer Michael will remove a bag of 10gp. "This is for your troble sir in advertising my tobacco. Consider it a small token in payment of a much larger commission should sales go well. On that note with such Grand Figures About, spread the word that I have these aboard for sale" Michael will uncover one of the boxes of the ubber special cigars I will sell them individual for 100gp or by the box for 7000gp. You wont find a better cigar anywhere. These my friend are smoked only bye those who are elite and who have access to fortunes."

Pausing while he glances at it and if he asks Michael will allow him to handle one. "Any further information you may hear of or think I would be interesgted in, I hope that you will call upon me. I am intereted in most anything, and currently have a very delicate comission to fufill which may involve contacting the Bastisado ship?"

 

[Scotley]

"I would be honored to give you signed copies of some of my work. I'll have them sent over in the morning." He pockets the coins. "Thank you sir. I'll do my best to steer you some buyers. I'll keep my ears open for anything that might be of interest." At the mention of the Bastiander ship he pales. "My good Captain, I have no truck with slavers and slavery, I'll thank you to keep me out of any such business. If you wish to involve yourself with that sort you'll find a few of their officers drinking, whoring and gambling at the 'Den of Thieves' or 'The Dragon's Folly'."

 

[J. Alexander]

Conversation with the Writer

"Well tis not by choice I tell you, but sometimes a nobel customer puts the squeeze on us small merchants and request very delicate and special transactions. You be damed if you do and damed if you dont"...

Thanking the man for coming and extending an invitation to call on him somteim after the masque, Michale will show him out.

Requesting the prescence of Nac"Losin and her acoloyte, he will ask "Ladies, I must beg a boon of you, do you perhaps have any skill with needle and thread and could perhaps fashion me a costume for tomorrows masque?"

"He will then relate his convesation with Giralddi and the writer for Nac'Losin and ask her thoughts.

 

[Scotley]

OOC: The Masque is tonight, only about 4 hours away.

 

[J. Alexander]

The Masque

OCC: Well then alrighty lol, i am screwed lol i have an appt with Giradli at 7:00pm the masque to attend to lol etc...my oh my...what time is the masque by the way.....thank goodnees for armour with glamour on it lol I will just need a cloak i think.....perhaps theycan help me out with that

 

[Scotley]

The Masque begins at 8, but you be fashionablly late. The ladies could do the needlework if they had the fabric...

 

[J. Alexander]

The Masque

Michael will turn to the ladies and say "May i trouble you to shop for materials this afternoon that you deem suitable and can work with. I will have Captain Chandar and two of his marines accompany you to provide for your safety?"

 

[Scotley]

Shopping part 2

They look both nervous and excited at the posibility of exploring Mermaid's Rest. Nac'Losin seems to be about to speak, but Fa'Duatha says, "Yes, we'd be happy to do this for you Captain." With a sigh Nac'Losin nods, "I assume we need to leave right away? What's our budget for this frippery we are to produce?"