Whirtlestaff's Wizards' Academy Revisited, IC01

[renau1g]

"I suppose you're right Tylara, I'm thinking my eyes were bigger than my stomach... or at least my common sense. So I agree that we should ask for some gold and whatever spoils we capture" Xavier says with a sigh, but brightens up in a moment "Now that you mention it, there might be more interesting things in the keep to study and if we did take it over, it would preclude us from traveling abroad to see new things."

 

[KerlanRayne]

"So, we bring him back in and tell him our thoughts. We will keep anything we find at the keep after defeating the Hobgoblins. We propose a fee per enemy defeated. We then ask for space for ourselves to work in, either in town or at the keep. Does that sound acceptable to everyone?"

 

[rossrebailey]

Says Max, No one has come forward with an idea of how much gold to ask for, so I think we should consult with the Lord on the gold part. Since we all seem to agree that we want the Hobgoblins' treasure and a place in which to set up a lab, I say we ask for them, and then maybe ask the Lord if he ever put a bounty on hobgoblin heads, and if so, how much it was.

 

[rossrebailey]

"So, we bring him back in and tell him our thoughts. We will keep anything we find at the keep after defeating the Hobgoblins. We propose a fee per enemy defeated. We then ask for space for ourselves to work in, either in town or at the keep. Does that sound acceptable to everyone?"

Strange, Kerlan. Are you reading my mind? Really, are you?

 

[Leif]

Lord Kyle

Having reached, more or less, a consensus, somebody pulls the rope and a bell rings somewhere off deeper in the Manor House. Lord Kyle appears at the doorway in short order and asks what you have decided. In regard to the bounty per head of hobgoblins eliminated, he chafes a bit. Then, Lord Kyle says, "Actually, I'd prefer to set a flat rate for the entire job. How about if I pay each of you the sum of 200 gp for the work? Of course, the hobgoblins have been occupying the keep for ten years now, so aything that you find there was almost surely brought in by them. So, yes, you may keep any spoils that you find, with the exception of things that are a part of the keep itself, of course. Now, in regard to your other proposal to set up a laboratory and workroom for your experimentation and crafting, I think I like the sound of that! How about if, in exchange for me setting aside plenty of space for the workroom, and a well-stocked library as well, you agree to give me one week's service each month, for which you will each receive the rank of Lieutenant, along with all of the benefits and compensation that goes with that rank? Oh, yes! That compensation is, I believe, 25 gold wheels per month, with room and board provided also, of course. And, if you are not on assignment at a given time, or if the keep is not under assault, or something similar, you may, of course, spend your time in your wizardly pursuits as you see fit. Is that arrangement to your liking?"

 

[Scotley]

Tylara

"Hmm, as long as the deal is open ended so that we may return to our studies, then yes that sounds like a good arrangement."

 

[Leif]

Lord Kyle

"Oh, yes, yes, yes, of course. If you just wish to spend some time in study and then return, then a leave of absence can be arranged to accomodate your needs. Or, if you become weary of life in the keep and wish to discontinue your service, then, of course, you are free to resign your commissions at any time."

 

[KerlanRayne]

"Oh, yes, yes, yes, of course. If you just wish to spend some time in study and then return, then a leave of absence can be arranged to accomodate your needs. Or, if you become weary of life in the keep and wish to discontinue your service, then, of course, you are free to resign your commissions at any time."

"I agree, the commission doesn't sound bad as long as we can end the relationship whenever we might need to. Where would this area for us be? In the town somewhere?
Kerlan then looks at Lord Kyle cautiously. "As to the initial fee, I'm not so sure. 200 gp sounds somewhat low. Is there any way you might go a little bit higher?" Kerlan asks as diplomatically as possible.

OOC: I don't think it would hurt to barter a little bit. Right? **Crosses Fingers**

 

[Scott DeWar]

Capizzio quirks his mouth when the lord declines to pay a bounty, so he speaks up. "even a wolf pelt brings a bounty of 1 gp and they do not go around raping pilgeing and killing as many humans as hobgoblins do. perhaps a small bounty of 2 gold per ear returned?"

 

[Leif]

Lord Kyle

"My understanding was that you wished to have a portion of the Keep set aside for your use. But, of course, we can also provide temporary quarters for you here, if your business brings you to Pembrose, or if I find it necessary to summon you back here for some reason. You will, of course, be free to arrange your quarters in the keep in whatever manner suits you best, but here in the Manor, I'm afraid that space is at a premium and you would necessarily need to be housed in the servants' quarter. I trust that this will not be inordinately offensive to you? And if the compensation that was offered is inadequate, then I await your counteroffer, Sir. "