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You guffaw. “And I thought Chalmuthian’s were brazen pirates. I can see why you were suggested. First you rob a man blind and then perhaps send for a tonic on his account to return the light to his eyes.”
The man maintains an unwavering expression.
You glance over the map, “Well, maybe this map will explain why every shop on the docks is so busy except yours, although if I had to guess I’d say it’s because you’d rather turn a man into a pauper and guide him straight into the ghettos here.” You tap the corner of the city borders, “Than conduct fair business.”
Despite your words, you don’t feel particularly indignant. This is just how bartering is done in Chamulthu. First, you feign indignation, then hurl insults, and then last pour honey on the wound. You hope the method is effective here as well.
“Plenty o’ other map shops around.” He grumbles, and starts to roll the map.
“Now you came recommended to me by a trusted friend, so I believe you have the map I want, of the Imperial City at least. I can scarce wonder how your sea charts fair since you last saw the ocean. I’ve sailed from Chalmuth through Varyne to Issi and Crain, even down to the queer southern lands. How’s this, knock three gold pieces of that price, and I’ll review your charts. Fair?”
The man eyes you warily, “Why should I trust a word yer sayin?”
“I am Marshall Kabot, first ship of Dread Captain Edward Kabot. If I’m lying may the earth open and the sea swallow me!” You raise a finger.
The man’s suspicious expression breaks. “Fine then. One gold, and you give me some notes on my charts.”
You fish a gold piece out of your purse and hand it over to him. He gently rolls up the map and drops it into a brass tube and hands it to you.
You take the map and turn to Sasha, “Sweet Sasha, could you hold onto this while I assist our friend…” You wait for him to offer his name.
“Guster, you can call me Gus.”
“... Gus with his charts.” You hand the brass tube over to her.
She smiles and takes, storing it away in one of the impossible pockets in the puzzle that is her loose fitting clothing.
You spend the next hour or two looking over various southwestern charts, offering updates and suggestions. When you’re finished, Gus is very thankful.
“If ye ever need any other maps, ye just let me know, alright my boy?” He pats you on the back.
“Alright then. Thanks again, Gus. We’ll see you around.”
You reconvene with Sasha and look over the map.
Your next step should be to…
>Go to a particular district within the capital [Specify]
>Go somewhere outside the capital [Specify]
Your strategy for now is to…
>Find as many challenges as possible in that area and note them all on your map, you can decide which ones you want to complete once you know the ley of the land. Knowing where challenges are could be a powerful bargaining tool for later.
>Note any challenges that require 3 or more people, but plan to participate in any that require only one or two.
>Write in
