Tamerand Elsterson's page

As rosalyn packs the lifeboat, she is joined by Tamerand and his men, also carrying supplies. prudent decision my dear. You'll be wanting as much for rations as you can fit. Who knows where we are, or will end up after the storm! the fop says as he tires a line round his waist and his men work.

Victor
Excellent news my, my good. . . fellow! Come boys, Tamerand says to Victor, clapping his hands. I shall have him stored on one of the recently vacated rooms for the durration of the voyage. And of course I shall be paying for the extra space, you can assure your captain, upon out safe arrival home. The human follows to the sickbay, and then clapps his hands and has his people collect the body and carry it up and into one of the cabins.

I see how this is going. Tamerand says, and snaps his fingers. His two valets draw blades and rush the Captain. Sorry Tavian, but it's just good business to be on the winning side.

Tamerand's other companion joins in the fight and puts a dagger into Doctor Flint's back and the Oracle tears at him with vicious teeth.

The sly nobleman looks at Pyre and says, Once you see a sure bet, you've got to place it, otherwise you may miss a valuable chance. You hesitated too long, my friend The Nagaji stands un-harassed, still with his Greataxe in hand and unbloodied.

After a bit more discussion, Well, I'm glad that all this messiness is behind us. Tamerand says to the Captain. I appreciate your intervention, Master Desula. Clear heads are certainly valuable. I do look forword to our future busine-- Aaah! what in the hells!

Just then a Hobgoblin weilding a scimitar charges out from below deck, and swings along the Rigging, driving the curved blade into the Captain.

Deckhands scatter as two rats rush out followed by a couple Orc. Oh gods, Captain! No, please don't hurt me! the noble shouts throwing his hands in the air. calculating as he sees more new faces pouring out of the hold.

Des
You are unable to decipher the scrolls, but with the read magic cantip, you will be able to read all the scrolls if you prepare it tomorrow.

Indeed, you may attempt to preserve the body, Tamerand agrees. And if his Lord Captaincy requires, I will allow him to be towed, once preserved. Payment will be remanded for services rendered, of course.

As you take the body below, Horus follows saying, never had much use for embalming or at sea, but I'd be interested to study your techniques.

Goandi
Butchy is quite pleased at the prospect of tortous, and gives you plenty of extra food.

Tamerand turns fast and glares into open air above Victor's heat about to shout... then after a moments pause he looks down and speaks if a forced calm, "That is my business. But it is imperative that I bring this man's body back to my homeland. He was a valuable member of my company and court and it is imperative to my business that I return home with him, even just his body. He pauses and adds I am of course willing to pay handsomely for this service

Horus considers the Dingy idea, Well that could work. The body wouldn't be in great shape by the time we returned, and could be lost at sea should a storm arise. There may be some other steps that we could take, for the right price Horus adds, glancing at the captain, But worst case, we tow the corpse. I'll accept that. How bout you Master Elsterson?

I'll allow that... And I'd be willing to consider whatever extra considerations you may be making. Let us discuss the pricing. i liked the boat thing. that was clever

Victor
The crewman shrugs, no idea. Nubbin wrong wit a burial at sea? But he bein real insitant. Wants ta keep the corpse.

Those seeing the argument,
I will not have my people tossed overboard. the noble days again.

Horus, the doctor retorts We can't keep a rooting body on the ship for a week till we make port! That's how disease and sickness spread! You're putting the whole crew at risk.

They continue to bicker as both refuse to give ground. Horus can't do anything to preserve the body, But Tamerand doesn't want to loose it

My primary business is acquisitions. explains. I'm a supplier. Where there is demand for a product, I aquire it and get it to distributors. I make the deals that some shop-keep can't and get him the rare goods that he wants to sell. You see it's all about volume.

That said, were there to be products of particularlar rarity and value, then, of course, I may go straight to a buyer. But my time is expensive and I wouldn't waste it on some particular product. I'm not a vendor, i set up big deals! All kinds of things!

Pyre
Oh, well at this point, My good Nagaji, I am headed home to turn a profit with the goods i have procured from the southern continent and set up arrangements for continued distribution. Keep the capital flowing as it were. He then smiles and leans in asking, once again, And how about yourself, good sir? This is a rather long adn perilous voyage from the southlands for a leisure cruise

Well, now, that is an interesting notion, and quite a feat of magic and mechanics, I'd wager. I myself have always thought that some day, some clever mage or artificer may develop some technique, or perhaps with some ancient relic of past epochs there may be the key to sir-travel. But until then, I have been content to resort to such humble methods as ships on the sea and carriage by land. But have you any knowledge of such a thing? some in sight? Tamerand asks.

Lady Roz and Des
Ah. Well, if you know the area well, there wouldn't be much for me to do for you. But I am aware of a few. . . rather dangerous locals. Perhaps we aught keep in touch when we hit main-land, Tamerand says to Ros. Now, Travel to the darklands is rather costly, my friend. This ship was not inexpensive to charter and will take a large cut of my profits on this current venture. But I am intrigued and should you prove to be a sound investment, such travel could be financed.

Ah, well Desula I'm involved in several trade ventures and took a personal interest in those goings on in the south. Tamerand explains. In fact some of the exotic herbs we have been exporting from the jungles are made into fantastical poultices in Helioss. We turn them for quite a profit. Tamerand further discusses things about trade-routs and business opportunities. He leans in conspiratorially The real money's to b made in dangerous places. If a product is useful enough, the violence and danger drive rarity and turn a decent trade into a real gold-mine! There is a glint in his eye as he says this. It's what he lives for, the danger, intrigue and risk, just as much as the money.

He does note the swift apearance of the rat, with a moment of befuddlement. alright then

Goandi Ret-con for at night
When you explore as a night action, you can take 20, so you hear the thumping in the bilges as well, at the back of the animal hold, but can't find an entrance anywhere. Lela seems twitch as you move, and calling out would wake her. The thudding noise is odd but eventyally subsides into complete silence. You can explore more during the day if you wish

That morning,
Ah, yes. There is a significant presence of Hobs in those jungles. We've had some skirmishes to be sure, protecting our shipments and such. There are many valuable plant specimines to be found in various places in your jungles. as well as rivers to bring spices up from the desert. But once we fended off the hobbs, showed them it wasn't profitable for them to attack our interests the raids became more infrequent. But if you are not venturing north for trade, what is your crew up to? he asks, keenly interested in your answer.

Ah, m'lady. he says, standing, not having noticed you till you spoke. I am most pleased to make your aquaintance. I am Lor Tamerand Elsterson of Elisia, and you could never be interrupting. Are you a friend of this fine fellow? he asks as you withdraw your notebook. He raises an eyebrow and hesitates a moment. We were just discussing . . . Beg your pardon, i do not believe i cought your name my feathered friend . . . ahem his business while traveling

There is a foppish man sitting at one of the tables, eating his curry with another two humans taking particular note of the Tengu as well as Pyre. He will stroll over to you and enquire, Good day to you. Please allow me to introduce myself, I am the Lord Tamerand Elsterson of Elisia. I do beg of your indulgence, but might I inquire as to the nature of the business venture that brings a Nagaji and a Tengu to the northern continent together? I have interests held in the south and have heard very little from my associates in your territories that might indicate that potential, or i would have certainly taken an interest. He is a business man, clearly, though young to be a proper lord. the source of his interest may be masked by the apparent curiosity, but he's not at all hostile. he seems to aim for an air of affability.

Pyre, you have heard of Elisia, a country to the south of your mountain homeland. You only know of the crest and that merchants with it tend to have rather exotic wares with prices commensurate with their rarity.