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Message: <blockquote data-quote="pogre" data-source="post: 628158" data-attributes="member: 6588">Episode 33Episode 33Pogre’s campaign – To Save a SoulThe group left Praketon’s Watchtower and headed back towards Hemmerschneg. They walked to Shyhill, and grabbed a White Stallion Coach down to Hemmerschneg.<a href="http://www.divinebattlelust.com/story_hour/Area_Map_1_1_2003.jpg" target="_blank">Map.</a>The group decided quickly to go down to the sea wharves on the western side of Hemmerschneg and see if they could find Wharf #2. They discovered there that the Sea Wharfs were labeled from one to four going South to North. Wharf one was the fishermen’s Wharf, wharf two was the Merchant Guild’s Wharf, wharf three was the Free Trader’s Wharf, and wharf four was the Luxury Wharf.The Merchant’s Guild Wharf had limited access; only those who were members of the guild or had a contract with the guild could gain access to the wharf.The group thanked the fisherman who had helped them and headed back to the Quail’s Covey Inn.…Upon entering the Quail’s Covey a man in a cocked hat with an outrageous feather approached them and bowed deeply. “My friends, I am Frederick the Reader. I would like to entertain you by giving an animated reading of the posts. It’s clear you are learned people and have no use for a mere scribe regain aloud in dull tones. I offer so much more than that! I bring you drama and the full flavor of each post!”The Quail’s Covey had a post board where everyone was welcome to post notices for travelers and others. The adventurers had read it before, but found nothing of real use.“How much?” Johann asked.“A mere silver,” came Frederick’s answer. “Of course, if you are entertained a gratuity would not be refused.”Scapa flipped Frederick a silver.Frederick began reading post after post. So and so seeking so and so, missing servants, wanted horse thief, looking for a smithy, etc. Frederick finally finished and smiled. “Would you like any of them repeated?”“No,” Johann answered, “But we may have another matter, which you may be of assistance in.”“Of course, of course,” Frederick answered. “But forgive me if my voice sounds horse. I am so very parched.”“Something easily remedied,” Shannon answered. “Yes, of course,” Scapa began, “Good man bring me a round of that fine Dwarven Alemaker’s brew. The best you have on tap.”“How kind,” Frederick said.“I do not care for any,” Shannon remarked.Before Scapa could revise the order Johann quickly spoke up. “I’ll drink his.”“Tell me Frederick,” Johann whispered, “What do you know of Wharf #2 and the Merchants’ Guild?”“It is said House Yordan is on the brink of bankruptcy. Quite a scandal with dubious overtones of market manipulation.”“Interesting,” Scapa replied, “But we are seeking information on how to get onto wharf #2. We were told to meet a friend there and lately have learned that there is restricted access.“Ah yes. Now I think I understand and I may have a solution, but my worries lie with my poor mug’s bottom all naked and without cover of any sort.”“Say no more,” Scapa answered. Turning his head he motioned for another round of drinks.“Scapa, I still do not want a drink,” Shannon reminded the sorcerer.“No worries, I’ll drink it,” Johann answered quickly.“There are three main ways onto Wharf #2,” Frederick instructed. “First, as a member of the Merchants’ Guild you may enter any time without question. Second, as someone working for the Merchants’ Guild you only need to show your employment license. Third, as a person who has a contract with the Merchants’ Guild you may enter the wharf’s for the duration of the license granted in the contract.”“How do we get one of these contracts?” Johann asked.“Well, you make a contract with a merchant for delivery of a product and…”“I was thinking of other means,” Johann interrupted.“Fortunately, I know of a person who does just such work. It is expensive though.”“How much?”“Five to seven crowns I would think, but that is no guarantee.”“A fair price. Can we go tonight?”“No, but I will arrange for us to go tomorrow.”The group bought a private room in the Inn and headed for bed.To be continued…</blockquote>

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