A Warlock Alone, Island Empire solo game

[J. Alexander]

Luncheon

Somewhat stunned at this confirmation Michael will pause..."I fear you are right, I do fear you are right...to much of what we saw fits this old mother's tale. Thank you Lt. Mangrum...we now have a frame of reference to research. We will need to keep our wits about us for sure if we are dealing with such as this" Taking a sip of wine and relaxing..Michael will continue..."We have enough bleakness to fight for sure but this should bring a little cheer into our lives"...Michael will then open his pouch and pour the 9000 gold pieces onto the table..."This was what we were able to acquire last night gentlemen plus a few odd and ends to help us trade" Then in an offhand gesture he will say "And we won this little trinket at a throwing game" and will proceed to place the large ice opal ontop of the gold coins. "I guess the Masque will not be considered a total waste".


OCC:Thanks i found the reference now........sorry overlooked it earlier....there is also a meeting with the server Bertriand either tonight or tomorrow around 10pm.

 

[Scotley]

Officer's Call

The officers are obviously delighted by the evening's sucess. Several of them pick up the gem, but Mangram is the first to ask, "Ice Opal is it? I've heard of them, but I've never seen one."

 

[J. Alexander]

Luncheon

"So I have been lead to belive sir, but we will not really know until we can have it properly appraised"....."If there is nothing else then, I suggest we get on with the preparation of loading our goods acquired from Giraldi. Please be careful and inspect the items most carfully and do not allow his men the run of the ship. I would prefer that they just stack the cargo on the deck and our men move it below."

If there is nothing else, then Michael will dismiss the meeting.

After the meeting, Michael will review the offers for the purchase of cigars.

 

[J. Alexander]

Nicholas and Guiessippi and others...

Scott,

I am updating the character sheets etc for all the guys and will forward a copy soon. In looking over the sheets, Nicholas now qualifes to be a spymaster prestiage class, but I am thinking about holding out till he is a 7th level rouge before he makes the switch....I dont know if i should wait or what....care to give me your gut impression....a reason i am thinking about making later is the fact that the trip to icewatch will take about 6 months or so round trip if i am not mistaken. If Michael set's Nicholas free during this time with funds he can build his network of agents across a good portion of the empire, that is the major ports etc, in time for the return of Michale and Grond from the north. I think this will be a very indepth conversation bewteen the three of them.......further if Nicholas is detacehd he is free to research topic/names that Michael and Grond stumble across and transmit the information back via the duplicate log books or the pear earring....

In reference to Guiesspiee who is just 16years old..I am thinking of having him take the prestiage class of Legendary Captain in the Stormwrack book....given his age it would fit in and it does tie in to Michael long term goal of appointing him Captain of the Retribution when the new ship is ready. Given your world lol I would love Michael to take the title but dont see where that is possible, not without truly sacrafiing combat and other potiential. As a legendary Captain, Guiesspiee would begin to attract his own chohorts and followers based on the Retribution, freeing the existing crew to follow Michael onto the new ship......

Also with both Lt. Mangrun and Imparell, Michael is really considering purchasing the two hulls offered by Giraldi and having the refitted. This would give both mamgruma nd Imparell as ship to carry on interisland trade in and around Tergere which will be the base of Storm and Company.

 

[Scotley]

Michael reviews the orders for Cigars. One is a small order for 6 longtails, while the other if for two boxes, one of longtail and one of the supremes. Of more interest is the third letter again asking for a box of each, but also wanting to meet about a possible deal of greater benefit. A request to meet Mr. DeValee for lunch at the Captain't Table either tomorrow or the next day is made.

 

[Scotley]

Ooc

I think it would be wise to start your network with Nicolas as spymaster as soon as possible. It really fits better with your long term goals than another level of Rogue.

I'm not familiar with the Legendary Captain, but will look it over. After the voyage to Icewatch, both Imparel and Mangram should be well versed in the skills needed to be Captains, assuming they survive...

Buying the hulls really serves two purposes, it not only gives you the fleet building you want, but also gives your facilities some long term work to help them build skills.

 

[J. Alexander]

Post Luch

Michael will spend his time after lunch dealing with the orders and just resting, waiting for Girardi to show with the cargo.....during this time he will pen the following response.

Order 1

8th day of Sun's Time in the 2nd year of the reign of Xenieda the First
Mermaids Rest
On Board the Retribution

Dear Sir

Your order has been receive and has been carfully considerd. While we do not normally sell partial boxes, I am pleased say we have accepted your order for 6 of the Lizard Longtails. They may be picked up anyday bewteen the hours of 8am and 5pm. Simply ask for Mr. Cardossa and he will complete the transaction. The cost of your purchase is 18gold pieces.

Respectfully.

M. Storm


Order 2

8th day of Sun's Time in the 2nd year of the reign of Xenieda the First
Mermaids Rest
On Board the Retribution
Dear Sir

We are in recepit of your order and wish to inform you that it has been accepted. Your order may be picked up bewteen the hours of 8am and 5pm. The total invoice due at that time is in the amount of 8,035 gold pieces (8000 gp grand supremo select, 35gp Grand Supremo)

Respectfully
M. Strom

Order 3
8th day of Sun's Time in the 2nd year of the reign of Xenieda the First
Mermaids Rest
On Board the Retribution

Dear Sir

We are in receipt of your order and wisht ot inform you that it has been accepted. Your order may be picked up bewteen the hours of 8am and 5pm. The total invoice due at that time is in the amount of 8,035 gold pieces.

Referencing your request for a luncheon either tomorrow or the day after, it is with great pleasure that I can inform you that such a luncheon can occur on the 10th day of Sun's Time at the venue you suggested. Please let me know if this is acceptable.

Respectfully,

M. Storm


Michael will then talk with Grond and tell him of the order. "We may well be in luck old friend, if these last two sales do go thru the we are truly again liquid with options avaialbe to us. Things have gone pretty well to this point, but I confess I am truly frustated over the lack of any concert information. To date we have only been successful due to luck and sheer bravado and that can not last long."....Michael continues..."We have had one great development and that is the ogiers.....do you think you can train them into being an effective anti-boarding party?...We will have to arm them better, perhaps with great hammers and spears unless you wish them to follow you and train with the Great Axe...I wonder if it would be possible to recruit a few more given the turmoil now in the rest....it is a thought you know?"

Michael will then ask Fraxin and Benjai to come to the cabin where he will ask them if they think they may be able to recruit 6 or so more of their buddies...."This would allow me to promote Fraxin to the office of 2nd Lieutian and you Benjai to the office of Seargent?"

 

[J. Alexander]

Nicholas-Joe- Others

I agree, thanks to his being a changling, becoming a spy master came very quickly And honestly it does help me in that i dont have to run three npc's at the same time but rather can address those issue and problems with Nicholas as they arise....so Nicholas will become and effective spymaster the day he gets well..he may or may not ship out with us depending on the time frame but before he leaves he is going to prepare several types of poision for use to use ...that is what he was designed for with all the alchemcial and craft poison stuff.......I am thinking about several paste types for paralzing, for sleep, and for loss of dexterity....as well as two types tha may be efffective against water born creatrues...note i do not wish any death type posions.

Yes the hulls serve many purposes....the first one the 95foot craft can be used of traditional trade. The second hulk i think given it's boxy design could be earily reconfigured as a container ship allowing for quick loading and unloading of bulk cargo's. This configuration would also serve in that in construcint his eventual compound...Michael is going to need a lot of raw dressed stone....this is an ideal ship to trasport it fromt he quaries on Axioplois.

 

[Scotley]

Your letters are posted and late in the afternoon you get a response confirming lunch on the 10th.

Chandar agrees that the ogres are a nice addition, but has concerns about housing another 6. We'll have to find space for them and their gear as well as extra food. Grumbar has already been complaining that he's got to completely re-evaluate provisioning to account for these fellows. They are a simple sort and the great clubs are a good fit for them. A more powerful weapon will require training, but I think we are up to the task if you so choose. They should make a nice deterent to boarders as you say. Perhaps when we reach dwarven isles we can find some heavier armor and weapons in their size.

 

[Scotley]

Avon Calling...

A few minutes before three Michael is informed that a suspicious looking floatilla of utility boats is approaching. Three flat wide skiffs loaded with cargo under canvas are pulled by long boats with 10 men each under oars down the channel in the direction of the Retribution. A broad half orc in a handsomely made Captain's uniform of red and gold rides standing in the front boat.