[pnpgm] Game Update #45 - File #336 - Trial resolution - Well move it maggots!

[Murtha, Mark]

>            [Time: 7:08 am]
>
>              Finally the moneylender shop opens and Arawn and Kell enter
>            to perform the exchange.  Documents are exchanged showing the
>            deal from the east.  The clerk takes the two gold bars to the
>            side and tests them to ensure they are all gold.  Once his
>            magic detector verifies it he nods.  "Ok.  Two bars is over
>            1,200 coins.  Looks like you are due 25 gold for the two
>            bars according to the agreement from Carver."  He goes
>            to another room and enters their vault and comes back out
>            with the gold bag.  He hands the bag to Arawn.  "Nice
>            business dealing with you.  This should help us go for
>            the rest of the hard winter."

[I totally don't remember the moneylender's name, so I'm naming him Sorrel. There.  Change it if necessary. ]

Ha'Kell will politely inquire of Sorrel the moneylender.  "I have a possible business deal, but need more capital for funding.  I have two possible lenders, yourself and one Sovis Smith.   We have only been here for a few days, yet the Smith clan seems to have fingers everywhere.  Can you say anymore about him or the Smiths?   I am still unsure about their ability to fund the project, or if you are a better option.  I know your are honorable Mr Sorrell, after this transaction."

Kell will use his eloquence and skills to build a possible plan that needs funding, to keep the moneylender talking.    Ideally more dirt will emerge about the Smith clan, perhaps something to use against them.   Kell tries to subtly mine the knowledge from Sorrell, using the idea of him making more money to spill the dirt.

Business plan - to import metals and other things that cost much more here, and export the cheap items back.  There is nothing better than making money both ways on a trip, and Ha'Kell has plenty of experience with this and running these companies.  [In case it comes up with the lender.]  Point of fact, Kell actually has considered this plan and given more time it may be a possibility, but not now. Z is more important.


>            [Time: 9:41 am]
>
>              The party heads down stairs with Z'leyra with them after
>            singing papers on her release.  As they enter the lobby of
>            the courthouse she sees Hammerhand and Martin Smith whispering.
>            On seeing the party Martin steps back and salutes Z'leyra
>            while smiling.  He turns and leaves the courthouse.

Kell tries to listen in, wondering why Hammerhand is talking so closely with Martin Smith.  That seems odd, did he miss it before?


>              Uncle Hammerhand sighs and moves toward Z'leyra.  "It seems
>            Garr is now in deep trouble.  The investigators say he will
>            do time for sure  Even Martin will not be able to help him
>            this time.  His trial will start next week.  As to Martin
>            himself...he remains untouched."
>
>              The party stare at the man and he finally explains in
>            a soft whisper. "It seems he was told by a certain guard
>            of this outcome today.  He made a deal with the investigator
>            that he would be not investigated if he didn't bring this
>            situation at hand.  That could bring problems to the city.
>            So he may have some involvement but he will not be touched.
>            But his son is due a long prison stay if not other measures."
>
>              Hammerhand looks at Z'leyra in the eye as he speaks.  Quietly
>            he conveys that he probably knew what happened in that private
>            meeting and even his eyes seem to convey he was behind it in
>            doing a favor.  But he shows now sadness that this slip of
>            the tongue may result in Martin being loose and having a card
>            to play in the future.
>
>              Kell, Kiet and others stare as Martin mounts his horse as he
>            smiles.  He may know his son is in trouble but his power as
>            councilor is probably still secure.  While he may not be one
>            to be investigated at least others on the council will know
>            he had something to do with things from Poorda to Tiren's death.

Kell really wants to bankrupt Martin Smith, but that will have to wait.  For later...


>              The party looks to Z'leyra for the obvious now what question.
>
>                Court costs -  4 Silver expenses for scribes, etc
>                Lawyer      - 14 silver for 2 days work
>                Tiren Guards- 18 copper (3 guards 1 at Poorda's 2 at Tirens)
>

Kell will pay any other outstanding costs.




Mark Murtha
Implementation Consultant, Local Government Division
P: 800.554.4434