Dark Tides, Cold Steel

[Gomez]

Captain Ovalo slaps his knee. "It's a deal then!" He stands up and walks up to Zandrick and he spits into his palm and extends his hand for a shake.*" He does this to each of you in turn.

"The ring it self is a heavy gold signet ring with the emblem of a sea dragon wrapped around a anchor. Once you return you can contact me or one of my men here at this house."


* Those sailors amoung you know that this is a form of agreement to a deal or contract.

 

[Bront]

Zandrick smiles as he shakes the hand of the Captain (Spitting into his own hand if that is the custom among sailors, or is it just one spit?) and says "We won't let you down sir."

Zandrick will take the bag of coins and count out everyone's fair shair (50 gold each), and then quickly pocket his.

"Should we chip in for a pack animal of some sort? I know I need a bit more food for the journy, but I'd rather not carry too much more if I can avoid it. Unless everyone thinks we should get our own mounts, but I'm up for a good walk."

 

[Gez]

« The captain told us the place is three days by horse, or about a week by foot. Double that to account for the trip back. We can get the job done and be back there in a week, avoiding the brunt of travel fatigue thanks to equine efforts; or in half a month, arriving travel-weary at a haunted site. Don't you think this settle the deal? »

 

[Bront]

"You make a good point Nil. Horses it is. I think I should be able to eek one out on my somewhat meager budget."

 

[Bobitron]

"Hell if I'm walking. I might be down on coin, but I'm no refugee." Kira smiles widely. "A nice, mild-mannered pony sounds like just what the halfling ordered. We could get a wagon, too, if you feel we need the room."

 

[Gomez]

The Captain says his good byes and you are escorted out of the house and into the wet muddy street. Rain continues to fall in a steady drizzle. You figure it is about a hour or two after high noon.

OOC: You are in the northern part of town with the docks to the south east. If there is something you want to go buy or shop for just ask and we can take care of it.

 

[Gez]

Well, horses (or other mounts), for a start.

A wagon and five mules (4 for pulling the wagon, one extra mule to carry supplies or replace a mule casualty), plus enough horsefood to feed the five beasts of burden for 10 days, would cost less than 80 gp -- that's 20 gp each.

[OOC: wagon 35 gp, mule 8 gp each, feed (per animal and per day) 5 cp.]

We don't have enough to acquire actual horses (at least 75 gp for a light horse, and up to 400 gp for a heavy warhorse), though a pony for the halfling is possible.

 

[Bront]

Wow, I can actualy afford the horse, just can't eat afterwards, and apparently I'm the rich one.

I think the wagon is a better idea. We can take turns riding in it if we need to rest and keep fresh. If I have any money left over, I think it may be wise to invest in another cure light wounds potion, just in case.

 

[Bobitron]

"Wagon it is, then!" Kira's face screws up in concentration. "I think I saw a place that might have what we need for sale on the way into town. We should be in good shape with the funds the Captain just gave us."

 

[Gomez]

OOC: Here is a quick shopping list of things that you were interested in. Just tell me what you want to buy.
Mule 8 gp.
Pony 30 gp
Bit and Bridle 2 gp.
Wagon 35 gp.
Feed 10 cp. per day.
Cure Light Wounds Potion 50 gp.