Island Empire Part 1, to Mermaid's Rest

[Maidhc O Casain]

Rook

"Sir, if I deposit 3% of the total in an account I open today, won't I then be a customer of the bank? I'll deposit 3%, and take the rest with me. I'd just as soon have it in gems, if you don't mind."

 

[Scotley]

Farmer's and Miner's Trust

He laughs. "I guess you have me there. I tell you what. Sign an agreement to leave 5 percent on deposit for a least a moon (28 days) and I'll give you 2000 in gems in the balance in cash? Fair enough?"

 

[Erland]

Morwyn

Michael's gesture is too subtle for Morwyn, he nods back.

I just want to get this business over with and get back to sea.

When my turn comes, I'll deposit 150 gp (5%), take 2000 in silver ingots, and the other 850 in mixed currency/gems.

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon - Mariner/Fighter/Master Thrower

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.

As the farmer catches my eye, I will give him a re-assuring nod.

 

[mleibrock]

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"

I agree. Sounds like a great opportunity to attract our rift raft.

 

[mleibrock]

Radoon - Mariner/Fighter/Master Thrower

When Radoon's turn comes, he will take 50% in silver, the rest in as many types of coin as they have and will agree to the 3% surcharge as he leaves no ties.

He would also like to stop at the market for a box of chocolates or if he sees any store nearby that would handle that type of thing. Preferably without Marienna seeing the purchase.

 

[J. Alexander]

Michael Storm (warlock)

Michael will step up to the window and present letters of credit totaling 12000 gp and ask for it in silver bars and pay the 3 percent transaction cost.

For the DM only[sblock]Cancel his going to the other bank. This is too good an opportunity to pass up. Michael will use 3000 gp in real letters and 9000 in forged letters on real banks. Note this letters are all made out to bearer as Michael has already converted his Marin and Son letter in Cambry.[/sblock]

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Rook

He laughs. "I guess you have me there. I tell you what. Sign an agreement to leave 5 percent on deposit for a least a moon (28 days) and I'll give you 2000 in gems in the balance in cash? Fair enough?"

"That is acceptable, but I'll actually leave all the coins in deposit and take only the gems. A pleasure doing business with you!"

 

[Scotley]

Miner's and Farmer's Trust

The Dwarf goes behind the counter with the teller and then further back out of sight. Soon he returns with a short agreement, no fine print and 3 500 gold piece moonstones and an assortment of lesser gems worth another 500 gp. He seems a little sad to hand them over. "A pleasure doing business with you Mr. Rook. Please visit us again soon."

 

[Scotley]

Farmer's and Miner's Trust

The old farmer returns Radoon's nod reflexively and seems perhaps a bit less worried as he leaves the bank. The Banker seems pleased that Radoon is willing to take some silver. He does a double take when he sees the second draft for 3000gp. They bring out a small hand cart laden with 6 silver igots. They are stamped with the seal of the Redbeard Mine and marked as Grade Prime. The manager hefts one of the bars and hands it over to Radoon. "I think you'll find this to be of the finest quality, old Radagar Redbeard is a stickler. Technically, each of these is worth 250 gold pieces at current market price, but I think you'll find that they are actually just a shade better than Prime. You should be able to fetch a good price for these in the far corners of the Empire where they aren't as particular about quality as we are here in the Sword Arm Chain." He is visably proud of the silver and while Radoon doesn't know much about it they are heavy bars and very shiney. The coins are a mixed bag, in addition to standard Emperal golds, there are a few Dwarven 'Mountains', Trianglular coins in yellow gold rimmed with red gold and having a stylized lava flow in red gold down the center at the top of each coin is set a tiny firestone gem. These coins are each worth 25 standard gold pieces.