Scouting the Spires

[ericpat]

"It would seem to me that we should arrive directly at the docks. The viallage has a history of trade with the island, so they will have no reason to view the arrival as hostile. We can leave the weapons in the boat, and offer them if they are necessary in the negotiations."

"One of the fisherman who is known to enjoy trade with his Abantine counterparts is a man by the name of Garcus. Of the three well-constructed docks on the shore-front, his is the northernmost."

"If this man, Garcus, owns one of the three docks, does that mean that we need his permission in addition to Krolis Firebeard? Will we need permission of the other dock owners as well?"

 

[daedalus@theworld.co]

perhaps we can bargain with something we do not have

He turns to the Elder Brother and asks:
would it be inappropriate to offer them a portion of the iceberries harvested by the Brothers during this trip?

 

[Greybar]

"If this man, Garcus, owns one of the three docks, does that mean that we need his permission in addition to Krolis Firebeard? Will we need permission of the other dock owners as well?"

We are unclear about the dynamic of power within the town. Both of those things may be true, or both may be untrue.

Would it be inappropriate to offer them a portion of the iceberries harvested by the Brothers during this trip?

Since we do not intend to harvest iceberries, I believe that would be inappropriate.

 

[ericpat]

Since we do not intend to harvest iceberries, I believe that would be inappropriate.

Hmm. Perhaps we should reconsider that.

Once we have completed our primary mission, would it not be appropriate for each of us to collect a small bag of iceberries as gratitude to the village for the lease of their property. Especially if their hospitality was integral to our success.

 

[Greybar]

"Certainly those who help us in our quest to remove this threat from the lands will be rewarded afterwards. I am ... cautious ... in making more specific promises."

"However, you should conduct the negotiations as you feel best."

"Are there other questions you might have?", he pauses for a moment. "I can have a brother bring some gifts - perhaps a few axes we were presented a while ago."

 

[ericpat]

"Certainly those who help us in our quest to remove this threat from the lands will be rewarded afterwards. I am ... cautious ... in making more specific promises."

"I am also hesitant to make a promise I don’t believe I will be able to keep. But if we have the intention to keep the promise, and are unable to keep it after our primary mission is accomplished, I’m sure a renegotiation could be brokered with the village."

"I suspect that something will need to be offered to the villagers in exchange for our using their land as a staging area for our mission. They may believe, that if we fail, the beast could decide to attack the village in retribution for their aid."

"However, you should conduct the negotiations as you feel best."

"Of course, but I don’t want to overstep my authority."

"Are there other questions you might have?", he pauses for a moment. "I can have a brother bring some gifts - perhaps a few axes we were presented a while ago."

"Some gifts would be excellent. I have no further questions." Locutus looks to his teammates: "Shall we get underway?"

 

[Daphna_Llassa]

Fera nods solemnly.

 

[Samus_the_Lucky]

"Ready, let's go", Celarus state plainly, then he mumbles under his breath: "Been ready, but you people kept talking" and he sighs.

"I've got all my stuff right here", making a motion to his small pack, "so we can go right away."

 

[daedalus@theworld.co]

Brother Causarius bows to the Elder Brother:

i need nothing more than what i have
however healing aids for the others would safeguard against the possibility that i may lack the strength to support us all

 

[Greybar]

Setting forth

The elder brother bows. "Very well, gather your things. Take the north road through the Gold Fields, and bear towards the Watcher's Tree along the coast. A boatman by the name of Hollus has a home just to the west of the Tree. He will take you where you ask to go."

"Keep your minds open and strong, and your body will follow. I hope to see you again further along in our quest."

The elder brother departs and soon a peer of yours comes along with a package of three beautiful handaxes to use as a gift.

OOC: We can pretty much fast-forward through walking to Hollus' home, unless you want a chance to chat amongst one another along the way. No surpise attacks on the road.