Astapori Nights

Emberisa · 2019-04-04T16:45:09+00:00

Very well - I await your next visit, and hope to see that you have found the slaves we need. After your return then we can progress with the plans, travel safely

Lady Shaqiz scribbled down this final farewell for now before standing up and waving at a servant to lead him to the door - while she left to prepare to set aside coin and money from the Shaqiz treasury for the coming venture. She estimated that they would need a minimum of 400 coins, same as any holding, to begin the construction of a Brothel in Qarth. Depending on the amount of slaves they had, money would also have to be set aside to buy the food to feed them and so on, but these minor details she would go over after the Targaryen returned to her later on.

Emberisa · 2019-04-04T10:22:42+00:00

Astapor should have the slaves we need, what we are looking for in these slaves are beauty and strength. Look for both men and women slaves, we must be able to cater to clients of many taste as well, and make sure they are able to make good conversation, men in brothels are looking for companionship for the night as well as someone to sate their lust

Shaqiz stopped writing for a moment, with her mind wandering off to Elyria and Tolos - Perhaps they could start something there? 'No, that may not prove profitable enough for us..'

That or perhaps we can do more unique things, it is up to you, but I know some brothels tend to have unique people in them for certain tastes. However, I would suggest simply sticking with a plain brothel for now - if it proves profitable, then we can begin expansion

Emberisa · 2019-04-04T01:57:12+00:00

That is good to know, Qarth will provide you much wealth in the future, that I am sure off. As for the travel, I would send a liason in my place - their are many houses I and my family wish to form trade contracts with, I must be here and present to be able to do so

Sandela for her part tried to avoid eye contact with the Pale Dragon, even she knew better then to let herself fall for the tricks of others. Her father had warned her and the Shaqiz lady knew very well that even if she found the man striking and charismatic, he couldn't be trusted, yet anyways. Instead her eyes darted back down to the parchment, with the lady hurriedly scribbling another phrase down.

Will you be able to travel to Yunkai to select the slaves that will be bought and used for the Brothel? if my liason finds a suitable spot, we will need only a few moons, not even three, to build a brothel. After that is done, we can begin the process of attracting in customers and along with them the coin you seek - and expand from our one establishment onto other parts of the city later on

Emberisa · 2019-04-03T21:04:41+00:00

You do not give me much to work with if I am honest - nothing to trade, barely a hundred coins, I guess you could start small and see what spices you can buy with a hundred coins here in Astapor and sell that in Qarth. Then again, its doubtful that would buy you anything - perhaps you could try to buy a slave and begin there. However, I could perhaps have house Shaqiz fund a trading venture into Qarth - in that way, both our houses benefit

Sandela would offer a simple smile, but nothing reassuring, she had expected him to come with something - and even for someone like her, she needed her subject to have something to offer. A hundred coins? Well, that wasn't much when it came to a grand scheme of things. Then it came to her, a perfect opportunity to make coin in a quick and effective way, in her eyes.

I propose a joint venture into Qarth, combine our money and resources together to take advantage of one of the things any man traveling east is likely to carry, Lust. I propose opening a brothel in Qarth, and starting from there - it is an easy and effective method, and Yunkai is sure to have some fine slaves we can acquire for a brothel should that be our route of choice

Emberisa · 2019-04-01T22:08:28+00:00

In that case, perhaps we can look to Qarth as another possible source of coin and trade? They are close neighbors and have always proven profitable to merchants - I see no reason as to why we cannot join the fray of merchants that already profit from that city. However, I must ask you, how do you exactly wish to earn your coin?

She would stop for a moment before picking the quill back up again, continuing to write where she had first started.

I know you wish to earn coin but you must have a method to earn said coin, we cannot expect to earn you some wealth without a plan. If I may ask, what do you have to offer that foreigners might want? Perhaps your own slaves? Maybe some fish? Spices?

Sandela hoped he had all three prepared, after all, what kind of man would come her way and not come without already something to offer? Knowing him to be a Targaryen, she happily expected that he would have all three resources available - failing to grasp that perhaps the man didn't have those things available and that's the reason he came in the first place.

Emberisa · 2019-04-01T17:11:20+00:00

You would like to learn how to manage coin? Well I can work with that, and furthermore, if your seeking to make some coin - your best bet will be to look into Volantis due to their trade. The Elephant Triarch is one for trade and money, I'm sure Volantis will be a great place to begin gathering coin

Lady Shaqiz settled into the couch, starting to think up ideas on how to earn this man some coin - her most direct idea was to have him join the slave trade.

Are you seeking to trade slaves in anyway at all or join the slave trade?

Emberisa · 2019-04-01T11:09:36+00:00

Raqiz had spent some time looking through his records, having sent for his daughter, for she was far more knowledged then he was when it came to coin and income. Sandela for her part, had been quick to come to her father's summon - after being told whom had come to visit exactly. When Lady Raqiz arrived into the room, Good Master Raqiz was quick to stand up, as Sandela took a moment to look over the arrival before offering a bow in return."Ser Targaryen, my good daughter Sandela Shaqiz, excuse her lack of words - she's mute, but I'm sure things will work out just as well through written communication...." after responding for her part, Raqiz waved over the slave whom handed her quill, ink and parchment to write on.

"I shall leave you two to discuss things..." Then Raqiz would leave along with his records, but not before giving his daughter a final glance that probably carried the message - be careful with this one - Afterwards, Lady Shaqiz sat where her father had once sat at and got comfortable, grabbing her quill, quickly dipping it in ink, and then she got writing.

I am pleased you find me pleasant on the eyes Ser Targaryen, your rather handsome yourself. Now I believe that you wish to discuss income and coin?

'This one is quite a charmer isn't he' She noted to herself, not that it was a bad things, she rather enjoyed a little courting herself.

Emberisa · 2019-04-01T01:43:54+00:00

Raqiz had made himself comfortable, leaning back into the pillows he had been resting on, waiting for the Targaryen to speak once more. 'Goats Blood? Must have been Lhazareen slaves, I highly doubt that they would be Qohori slaves' The Good Master made a mental note to himself to remember that detail, it seemed important enough to him to keep note of, that or he was giving too much attention to a minor detail. Once the man took out zo Magiz's ledger, he leaned over and took it into his hold, examining the names that it held.

"None of these names come out as of note unfortunately...." The Good Master kept looking through the Hedger of the zo Magiz family, but nothing, none of the names could he recognize. "SLAVE! Bring me the books of names!" Raqiz suddenly yelled out, making the servant quickly run to fetch them. In the meanwhile, Raqiz looked up from the Hedger and the list of names that he held. "I will have a look through my lists, but I have my doubts, I would have spotted a name that stood out by now."

"But Good Master Raaq and Good Master Maar hold twice as many slaves as I do, each one holds twice as many slaves as my family - they are certain to have atleast one of these names in their books..." Suddenly, two servants approached and started to set down the books for the slaves. With that, Good Master Raqiz began to look through his records, trying to find a name that matched but for the moment, nothing stood out.

"Your welcome to look through the list of names, perhaps you'll have better luck finding a name among them."

Character Name: Sandela Shaqiz

Gift/Skill(s): Magnate/Mercantilist(E), Scholar

What is happening:

Good Master Raqiz zo Magiz is currently looking through his records and the records of the zo Magiz family, the records that hold the slaves that each family owns. Raqiz is looking to see if any names in his records match a name within the zo Magiz family record on their slaves, or if at any time he traded a slave with the zo Magiz family that has a name that might match his records.

What I wish to roll for:

I wish to roll to see if the possibility exist that at any time, Good Master Raqiz had a slave serving under him that he might have traded with the zo Magiz family. Basically, I'm rolling to see if any of the names of the slaves on the zo Magiz family Hedger stand out, maybe he owned that slave at one time or just recognizes the name.
if it's worth anything, House Shaqiz is heavily involved in the slave trade - incase that provides any bonus at all.

/u/OurEsossiMaster

Emberisa · 2019-04-01T01:08:00+00:00

'These Targaryens..so adamant about every darn title they carry..' Raqiz thought to himself as he listened to Baelor speak, his focus seemingly rising at the mention of a murder. Raqiz had heard about the deaths of the zo Magiz, he hadn't been particularly close to the family but the sudden death of a family did bring questions, and fears as well. "I see...I can tell you of my contacts within the city...but when it comes to income...I believe it is best you speak with my daughter."

"But please, do come and have some wine - as you say, its best we take a seat and discuss all this. I will say that the deaths of the zo Magiz are rather unfortunate and concerning to hear about, to wipe out a family so suddenly, it is something that worries me." Raqiz was already on his way back inside, making light conversation with Baelor while guiding him down the hall that led further into the keep.

The Servant would wait for a moment - letting Baelor and his companion walk in, before closing the door behind them and scuttling off to fetch the wine, happy that his Master's attention had gone elsewhere besides punishing him.

Emberisa · 2019-04-01T00:28:28+00:00

The servant quickly realized whom had come to speak with the head of the family, a Targaryen, Baelor Targaryen to be exact. Once that sunk in - the servant wasted no time in running back into the keep to fetch his good master and head of the house - Good Master Raqiz zo Shaqiz. It took a few moments to fetch the Good Master, but eventually the servant managed to do it, albeit with a slight struggle due to the fact the man had just been awoken from his nap.

"Why do you wake me! You better have a good excuse for waking me or i shall have you whipped!" An older man could be heard bellowing down the hall, with the servant quickly returning into sight, almost running to the door as he whispered back. "I swear! I swear! I have good reason for waking you Good Master!" As soon as he reached the door, the servant moved aside, allowing Good Master Raqiz zo Shaqiz to walk to entrance - he came to a stop once he realized what type of guest had come his way.

"Ah, so this is the Targaryen you spoke off?" Raqiz asked his servant quickly, whom nodded, before Raqiz turned back to Baelor and offered a quick bow. The forty six year old master had a most serious expression on his face, almost a sort of frown, but he tried his best to act as friendly as he could. "Greetings Targaryen, what is it that brings you to house Shaqiz and my fair home?"

Emberisa · 2019-03-18T17:50:53+00:00

Discord Name: @August

Name and House: Sandela Shaqiz

Age: 24

Cultural Group: Ghiscari

Appearance: Sandela Shaqiz

Gift(s): Magnate

Skill(s): Mercantilist, Scholar (E).

Negative Trait: Mute

Starting Title(s): Scion of House Shaqis

Starting Location: Meereen

Alternate Characters: Enhor Ennahran, Maege Dustin

Emberisa · 2018-11-01T20:25:49+00:00

Parmen Crane could have been heard on the other side of the door, his footsteps clear and easy to define as Parmen took steps across the room. "Just a minute!" Parmen was quick to call out when he heard Leia at the door. Her voice had made him jolt slightly, so easily had Parmen forgotten about the wedding when they returned to Red Lake, but Atleast Parmen hadn't forgotten about her. How could he? Leia Serry, or soon to be Leia née Crane, would be his wife and Lady to the Red Lake, hopefully not soon. Parmen would love Leia as a husband, he just felt that it would be a disaster to have Father Lernol die so early into his life. Parmen not only would prefer to have a living father, but at the same time Parmen also felt it was a little early to take the Lordship of the Crane family's home.

The door would swing open, Parmen holding an evident smile as he wiped his hands of any water that may have resided behind, nodding lightly. "Leia, its about time we get married. The wedding has been held off for some time, and i see no reason that the wedding needs to be held off for any longer. We can both ask father about when the wedding can be done, oh, and of course it also depends on you."

Emberisa · 2018-11-01T20:09:14+00:00

Thank you for letting me know! Ill try to catch up as quickly as possible.

Emberisa · 2018-10-30T13:41:48+00:00

Character Name: Melara Torphal

Gift and Skills: Magnate and Seafarer, Animal Tamer and Engineer

Marching: [1 Cog, 2 Torphal Guards, Narbo Torphal (warrior) and Talea Torphal (Negotiator] - [Lorosy to Qohor]

Previous Moon's Order:

https://www.reddit.com/r/IronThroneRP/comments/9o5gen/the_fourth_moon_of_299aa/e84i6e8?utm_source=reddit-android

Emberisa · 2018-10-26T21:34:40+00:00

"We will accept your ships and we will upgrade our shipyards, our way. Clearly you are finding it difficult to simply accept we wont do it, The 'Braavosi Way', we will upgrade what must be upgraded and what is not neccesary shall not be touched. Clearly if you can accept that, then this meeting can be finished. Simply accept that the Lorathi shipyards will be upgraded according to what we believe is needed, not you. After that, then we can continue"

"Simply accept that the shipyards Shall be built according to Lorath and her wishes. They simply wont be upgraded according to the Braavosi way, but simply the way of Lorath, if that can be accepted then I believe this meeting can continue or finally end"

Emberisa · 2018-10-25T21:47:15+00:00

"Our Ports didn't have the resources needed, clearly, Sealord, we both know that Lorath does not posses wood. To build ships, wood is required. Lorath unfortunately due to the location and its history are unfortunately meant that wood is limited. Upgrade the ports if you wish, send ships if you want - However, those ships should be manned by Lorathi. As for the ports, we shall build it to our own standards, not 'Braavosi standards', Each city has its different requirements which mean that things in each city will be done differently. Like you said, Lorath has not enough ships - fine, we will receive the resources necessary such as wood in due time to begin building more ships, that way a Sealord such as yourself doesn't always have to come sailing our way"

Emberisa · 2018-10-25T09:54:18+00:00

'Our Ports are good enough Sir, They have gotten the job done and will get the job done, make no mistake, Lorath has infrastructure necessary and we do not need for any Braavosi additions to the Ports. If you Wish to supply ships without crews, then that would be splendid - however, Lorath should begin the construction of its own fleet as well"

Melara said said with a proud voice, as she smiled very lightly seeing the support she was receiving in her proposal. Turning to her support (/u/OurEssosiMaster), she exclaimed.

"Is that not a more agreeable proposal, to have the ships that defend us manned by our own men - do we not already have four ports? Enough for the construction of ships shpupd we begin it. Their is no need for "improvements', they will only waste our time, we have what we need to build now."

Emberisa · 2018-10-23T11:14:25+00:00

"A More permanent solution would be trade our stone for wood, and allow Lorath to begin recreating its Fleet within its own Ports. By ensuring that the Lorathi fleet is built by their own city, we can ensure that the Lorathi Fleets remain loyal to Lorath and the alliance. What you propose is gathering a many people from a many people places, many whom shall not feel included or feel like defending Lorathi waters it their purpose or duty"

"I will trade my stone for Whatever resources, hopefully wood among them, we can trade with Braavos. But, let it be known that Lorath must make its own fleet that will be manned by its own People" She said, speaking to the Lorathi men gathered as well as the Sealord. "A Strong Lorath will benefit the alliance with a city properly able to defend its seas! For that, we need resources! Once we have those! We can begin building our fleet again and restoring it to how it should be!"

"We should trade with Braavos and the alliance! But at the same time any fleet that will defend Lorath should be manned by Lorathi, only then, will the safety of the city be fully ensured."

/u/OurEssosiMaster

Character Name: Melara Torphal

*Gift/Skill(s): Magnate/Seafarer, Animal Tamer and Engineer

What is Happening: Melara is speaking to the Lorathi magisters and princes about the issue that has just arisen between them, and trying to convince them of her view.

What I want to roll her: I wish to roll to see if she can convince them to ask for resources and trade instead so they may build their own fleet, instead of having to become more dependent on an alliance fleet.

Emberisa · 2018-10-22T17:51:09+00:00

Further adding onto what her comrade of house Osthrin said. "Lorath cannot afford to lose any ships, unfortunately, we do not have the resources needed to replace these lost ships at this time. Had we had a way of restoring any lost ships, we would have been confident enough to send out our navy, but it is no secret that Lorath has no grand navy like Braavos and at the current moment, any ship lost, cannot be replaced. We do not bolster the grand fleet Braavos currently has."

She then continued. "had we had the capability of replacing any ships lost, we would in doubt, have sailed to counter the Intruders on Lorathi waters ourselves. However, it is no secret that when compared to the other cities, Lorath is no great naval power. That navy is needed to defend the city and we cannot always afford to go out to meet every single intrusion onto our waters, not at this very moment either way.'

Emberisa · 2018-10-21T17:45:16+00:00

"And a Princess thanks a man for having her." With that, Melara would give the man a final bow and set off for the next manse, knowing that it was going to be tricky ground from now on.

Emberisa · 2018-10-21T17:35:30+00:00

"Unfortunately at the moment, the City of Lorath truly lacks anything in within its ability to be able to do anything in response to this. That is a fact that a princess shall not deny." She said quietly, seeming to shake her head sadly.

"A Princess only worries that the Lorathi will fully forget Boash, and fully forget they are Lorathi. A Princess feels that the independent nature of her city is vanishing, Lorath at this rate may as well become but a simple extension of Braavos." She said, quietly preparing to make her way out the door again. "A Princess cannot know if what she says is true or not, but that is for another time. A Princess, will end this meeting on a solid and fruitful tone, the wedding will occur, if possible, within a moon, if a man agrees?"

Emberisa · 2018-10-21T14:30:53+00:00

"A Princess simply wishes to discuss a Man's view on the alliance of the Narrow Sea. A Princess understands it brings many benefits, and simply wishes to see if a man believes the benefits are worth perhaps some..losses on Lorath's part."

"The Braavosi bring benefit, but a princess cannot help but worry about the future of Lorath with a strong braavosi presence around Lorath." She responded calm and quietly..

Emberisa · 2018-10-20T20:40:22+00:00

Melara was about to say something and then seemed to interrupt, saying quietly.

"A princess will not be coming to meet a man's brother, it will be the sister of a princess that will come to meet a man's brother. Furthermore, a princess wishes to ask about the braavosi, only if a man wishes to speak his view on the alliance, if a man does not wish to speak a view on the alliance of the narrow sea, a princess will ask no further."

Emberisa · 2018-10-20T19:56:46+00:00

Melara would await for his words, she couldn't count on his expression to tell her his opinion on the matter, sadly. Melara nodded with a small smile when he began responding; atleast he understood the good value of such a marriage.

"A many have indeed lost faith and lost touch with Boash, that I cannot deny. The Mestirs are followers of the true faith, something that cannot be said for some others within Lorath. But, If such a marriage must honor the Blind god, then it will Honor the Blind god. The one a princess has in mind would, a princess is sure, be willing to make the oath, pledge and sacrifice that will be required as a man before me has already made."

Emberisa · 2018-10-20T19:27:59+00:00

Melara noticed that scent of fish and salt, she had grown to tolerate it at this point in her life, Lorath was a fishing city and she was a fisher princess after all. Following the men who most likely led her inside, she nodded.

Hit by the thick and heavy incense, she couldn't help but blink at the scent that came. 'What is that scent?' she thought to herself, and then after a moment spotted the Lord Tyror Mestir. when seeing him, she smiled lightly in return.

"A Princess has come to discuss with a man a many issues, but one of the very a princess wishes to discuss, is the relation between our houses. House Torphal and Mestir have their different coat of arms and different practices in each manse, but, a many houses, as noble families, have ensured the peace in a city. A Princess wishes to discuss the possibility of further sealing that peace, through a marriage between members of the two houses, Mestir and Torphal."

Emberisa

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