Island Empire Part 1, to Mermaid's Rest

[mleibrock]

Radoon - Mariner/Fighter/Master Thrower

OCC - I'm back

Radoon will give a Marienna a wink as he sees her smile.

Radoon will eat well, last meal before setting sail, he knows how it works once on board, besides you never know what may happen, live life well.

After I open my bag, I will look up at Marin and shake my head as if to tell him, "You know I would do this for you with out all of this..."

Once breakfast is over, I would like to pass an arms dealer and purchase a nice cross bow and bolts.

 

[J. Alexander]

Micahel Storm (warlock)

For the DM[sblock]Scott, I have a few technincal questions about letter of credit. Can they be made out like sight drafts, that is Michael Storm has on deposit with x bank 200 gp and he then could exchange it or endorse it at another bankingn house or another branch of the same bank for cash. I presuem when made out to an indiviudal like the oner Marin and Sons gave us it is more like a check. Also may i have the names of several of the banking houses so i can list the letters of credit Nicholas and I were going to purchase more in the form a deposit sight draft. By the way thanks for clearing up the Heighten question for me.[/sblock]

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Rook - Scout/Mage Blade

“Captaen, mheon fial do léirigh ceart an tú agus teachlach do! This is a princely gift, and I thank you."

 

[Scotley]

Breakfast at the Cresting Wave

For Michael Storm only [sblock]I fear your knowledge of banking exceeds my own. I tried to keep this simple for my world. The letter of credit basically says 'I have this much money in the bank this letter is drawn on, so please extend credit in the amount on the letter to the barer and I've got it covered.' The issuing bank keeps track so you don't send out more letters of credit than you have funds in the bank. The bank you take it to will basically issue you credit in the amount listed to do with as you please, you can have smaller letters issued in your name or take it in cash or just leave it in the bank. Eventually, the two banks will settle up. Ideally they like to keep a fairly even flow of money and paper so that they don't have to ship large amounts of currency. Hope that helps. I'm glad we were able to get the highten spell thing straight, it will be very helpful on those occations when you encounter a target who can easily resist or save against your invocations. Not that I would send such a powerful bad guy against you... [/sblock]

 

[J. Alexander]

Michael Storm (warlock)

occ: as to your last comment hmmmmmmmmm let me think ......"YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS"

Thanks for clarifing the matter, it is most helpful, but I still need the name of a few of those institusions, perhaps even the dreaded halfling run one :\

Michael will remain seated and unsually quite for him, and listen to the conversation. For some reason he seems to be a bit distracted and seems to be thinking about other matters.

 

[Scotley]

For Michael Storm only [sblock]Well, we have to have a Hairfoot trust of course. Additional there is First Empire, Bank of the Wheelands, and Capital Bank. That should get you started. I didn't say it earlier, but you can indeed add additional powers to a magic item. The good thing is you don't have to pay the item cost again just the magic cost. That only saves you a few hundred gold, but every little bit helps. Especially when you have to pay for Grond's food.[/sblock]

 

[Scotley]

Breakfast at the Cresting Wave

Radoon finds the food to be excellent as it was on the previous evening. The Captain notes Radoons comment and says, "I know my friend, but I give you these things because I want to give you the best possible chance of success not as an inducement. You are being a true friend and I am most greatful. As for the money. I have more than I can possibly spend in the life I have remaining, so take it and enjoy it."

OOC: You can get a crossbow and bolts for book price on the way to the boat. You are able to find masterwork quality if you wish.

 

[Erland]

Morwyn

I need to get 3 or 4 outfits typical for a captain. It's quite possible that I won't be able to get anything that fits well, given the short notice, in which case I'll get something I can alter.

More importantly, how soon will tides/winds be appropriate for departing? I'm presuming that we aren't going to be towed.

OOC: This morning Morwyn will be wearing the exporer's outfit, and carrying his axe, as discretely as possible.

 

[Scotley]

OOC: ...and carrying his axe, as discretely as possible.

OOC: Yeah just tuck that big ole waraxe under your arm and try to pass it off as a newspaper. On the plus side when you walk down the street with that thing in hand no drunken pig farmers try to pick a fight with you.

It would be hard to get anything that fit at this early hour, 'off the rack' clothing doesn't really exist. However, since you were unable to post during the prep phase (yesterday afternoon in game time) I'll let you retroactively have ordered a rush job at a tailor's shop to be ready early this morning. You'll need to pay a bit more for the rush job--figure half the cost of courtier's clothes with no need for the associated jewerlry. Radoon found getting a crossbow to be considerably easier at this hour. That's just the nature of the world.

The tide will be right for sailing in less than two hours. If any towing is needed the crew will do it with the longboat.

 

[Scotley]

Breakfast at the Cresting Wave

At this point a rather bleary eyed looking bartender enters carrying a tray. It seems unlikely that he is used to working at this hour. He gives each of your a crystal flute of a cocktail of champaign and fresh juices. Captain Marin raises his glass, "Lady and Gentlemen to your health and to the success of your mission." With that he takes a healthy swallow of the drink and smacks his lips appreciatively. Terry blanches slightly and takes a small drink, but rallies and raises his glass, "To your health sir and to those we've lost along the way." This time he takes a bigger drink and the others follow suit. Marienna raises her glass, "To new friends and to Allios, may he return to us soon." With this another round of sips. Given the easy way they all do this you suspect that this toasting at the start of a new voyage is some sort of Marin and Son tradition.