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Post by The Terror on Dec 15, 2018 18:27:44 GMT
Jonarth and Caleb tour the docks. "So are we to be renting a vessel for an expedition, Master Dabrezzio, or are you desirous of owning your own ship?"
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Post by Jonarth Dabrezzio on Dec 15, 2018 18:31:04 GMT
Jonarth looked out over the docks as they walked, then answered as he made sure his footing was solid. “I’m looking to buy one,” he said. “Renting is a last resort due to the continuing nature of my operations.” He looked to the strange foreigner. “Best to spend the money up front and then build from there, like your crew has.”
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Post by The Terror on Dec 15, 2018 19:32:58 GMT
"Well, there's the rub. You're obviously not a seaman. So we'll need an experienced captain and crew as well. Many successful entrepreneurs like yourself and Lord Maltalos keep such a crew on retainer without ever having to take command."
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Post by Jonarth Dabrezzio on Dec 15, 2018 19:37:41 GMT
Jon nodded. “I assure you I never had any expectation of actually captaining a ship,” he confirmed. “Those jailed fools may work, or barring that we can find someone who can do what needs to be done around here. Fishing vessels are bought out by the Maltos family all the time.” He looked at Caleb. “I won’t need someone to navigate into the jungles at least.” He let the man assess some boats for him.
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Post by The Terror on Dec 19, 2018 23:34:00 GMT
Jonarth had little difficulty staying in the loop, as Caleb had to have him regularly translate some of the thicker Essosi accents. It turned out Maltalos had bought most of the true ships so that he might transport his salt to distant shores. Jonarth simply could not outbid the Salt King of Linyanti. But eventually, they found a large fishing vessel whose Captain was perfectly happy to work for Master Dabrezzio. He wasn't sure he could brave the distance to Essos, but the rest of Sothoryos was fair game.
Caleb inspected the vessel and agreed it probably wouldn't make it very far north on the high seas, but if Master Dabrezzio didn't mind...
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Post by Jonarth Dabrezzio on Dec 20, 2018 0:03:08 GMT
Jonarth has no problem getting a ship that is only shallow water; if his trip is a success he’ll find something bigger. “Thanks,” he told Caleb. “You’ll have a couple free nights at the Pearl, make it worth your while.”
He looked at the boat. “I’ll be having it refit in the next month or so,” he said. “After the festival there’s a test voyage I’d like to make, then we can get into the real money.” He nods and thanks the ship’s captain.
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