Island Empire Part 1, to Mermaid's Rest

[Erland]

Morwyn

To Michael's first request, "How large and heavy is your cargo? Do you expect to require quick access? Is there anything I should know about the contents?"

After the ornate letter, "Thank your master, and let him know that I plan on attending."

If anything, Morwyn pays more attention to the plan letter than the ornate.


I have no preference with regards to bank. If no one else picks, flip a coin (1=F&M Trust, 2=Clanhome Federal)

Coin flip (1d2=1)

 

[J. Alexander]

MIchael Storm (warlock)

Sometime befor leaving the ship, Guiessppe will hand Captain Morwn another letter and say to the Captain. "Sir, I have a reply to your inquriies, will you please accept it sir"?

For Morwyn only[sblock]Dear Captain Morwyn, the cargo in question is already aboard your ship in the form of the perishable goods I brought aboard ship at Cambry for my use. Additionaly, we may add one or both beds to the hold on a temporary basis in order to allow for more room in the cabin on that evening and we your consent the following evening so as to allow me to entertain guest in a more pleseant enviroment as I do not think it proper to impose upon the wardroom mess and monoplize it for two consecutive evenings . Respectfully, M. Storm[/sblock]

Michael is indiffernent to which bank and willl stand by the coin toss.

 

[Scotley]

Axiopolis

Marienna casts the deciding vote in favor of Farmers and Miners Trust. You proceed to the thick walled low building on the east side of the square. A heavily armored and armed dwarf stands just inside the door. The interior is somewhat dim as there are only a few slitted windows in the thick stone walls. A large Western Reach style rug in rich earth tones covers the black slate floor. Twin teller cages face the door. A couple of open doors lead into offices to your left. Another armored dwarf guard stands behind tellers, one dwarf and one human in white shirts and black trousers who wait on customers behind the marble counter. Only a couple of customers are in front of you. It is cooler in the stone building and you breath a sigh of relief as you enter.

 

[J. Alexander]

Michael Storm (warlock)

After the party cash's their letters, Michael will then proceed back to the market to finish his business there and will rejoin the ship in 90 minutes, failing an objection from Captain Morwyn.

For the DM Only:[sblock]Michael will procced as indicated in his earlier replies. The only addition he has to add is he will look for a selection of fruit and spirits, think strawberreis and chamagne, to purchase. Let me know how things go, and if i get the sense of another wandering soul i can pick up?

Michael will aslo have the duck packed in ice sent to the ship with a note for Captain Morwyn.

If he can find the fruit and liquor combination he will have it sent to Radoon.[/sblock]

As provisons are being loaded on the ship, a man will appear at the rampway and ask to speak with Captain Morwyn, as he has a delivery for him. He will be carrying a basket to which attached is a note.

For Captain Morwyn[sblock]Dear Captain Morwyn, In partial repayment for your hospitality, please accept this small gift for your table. M. Storm

The basket contains 5 freshly dressed ducks weighing 3 to 4 pounds each. They are packed in ice.[/sblock]

 

[Scotley]

Axiopolis

For Michael Storm only [sblock]There are a lot of poor people here and many are unhappy, but given the haste with which you must conduct your business it is difficult to identify any particular person that might be worth hiring on.[/sblock]

 

[Scotley]

Farmers and Miners Trust Bank

As you stand in the entryway of the bank enjoying the coolness and adjusting to the dim light, the human at the teller window finishes with his customer and looks up at your group expectantly. The customer, an old man with a farmers tan eyes you warily as he walks out.

 

[J. Alexander]

Michael Storm (warlock)

Michael will conclude his business and go back to the ship where he will go to the Captains Cabin and begin his task.

For the dm only [sblock]As the errand previsouly planned with Guiesspee and Grond was not able to be done, Michael will spend the time looking for another orphan. He should have about an hour to do this and will go on the sense motive like he did we Joe. Sorry to be a pain, but i want to get the ball rolling, so that during the lag times, I can pester you with other things
Michale Stormrolls 1d20+7, getting [6,7] = (13). NOt the best for sure, but if they are as poor and desperate as they seem, that roll may be enough. At least i am hoping so.
Any problems with any previous cousres of actions?[/sblock]

 

[Scotley]

Farmers and Miners Trust

Rook steps up first with his letter of credit and makes a request for gems and coins. The teller nods and then looks again at the size of the letter. He asks you to wait a moment and goes for a manager. The well dressed dwarf comes from one of the offices and shakes Rook's hand. He speaks with a rich cultured voice and a sorrowful tone. "Sir I regret to inform you that on a draft that size we'll have to take a 3 percent sircharge. If you wish to leave it on deposit for at least a moon, we can wave the charge, but since you are not a customer of the bank I will have to charge you. Additionally, instead of mostly gems, we do have a quantity of silver bars that was just delivered from one of our local mines. If you'd be willing to take at least half in silver ingots I can reduce the sircharge to only 1 and half percent."

The rest of the party can hear this exchange.

 

[J. Alexander]

Michael Storm (warlock)

For the DM only:[sblock] I wish to do an area knowledge check in reference to this place or someplace close to it having a silver mine. Michael Stormrolls 1d20+3, getting [3,3] = (6), needless to say i chocked on that one. Also Michael would like to do a sense motive on the dwarf Micahel Stormrolls 1d20+5, getting [16,5] = (21).[/sblock]


As Rook is discussing his transaction with the Dwarf, Michael will glance over to Captain Mowryn and Radoon and catch there eye and with a slight nod, glance outside and then step to the door as if to get a breath of fresh air.

If Captain Morwyn and Radoon follow Michael outside, then Michale will say the following in a low voice, but will pull some papers from his pocket to give the illusion they are consulitng on something.

"Captain Morwyn, Radoon, A cargo of silver bars would be a mighty tempting target to pirates, as they are easily negogitable and I am sure, rumor would get quickly out that the bedsheet is so carrying a cargo of such easily disposed of goods" "I dare say, word would fly before the Bedsheet to Mermaid's Rest"

 

[Scotley]

For Michael Storm only [sblock]You are not aware of any specific silver production here, but there is a large Dwarf population here and that is the sort of thing they do. The bank manager exudes trustworthyness, but he is a little nervous about something.[/sblock]