[X] Thank Ansefu for his generosity, but ask to delay any reward we might have earned for another visit, be it in trade good and ships or something more esoteric like magic potions. We don't yet know the situation at the Straits, and if it remains blockaded by the forces of the Tin League we could face even greater difficulty slipping past them if we are encumbered with additional ships. -[X] Antonio probably wouldn't mind the chance to fill Marcella's cargo holds with trade goods without having to part with any gold the next time we make port in Apuku. --[X] And now is not the time for Ansefu to deplete his resources by rewarding us. Those goods and ships could play a vital part in helping to maintain the stability of his rule. -[X] Separate from any rewards or perceived obligations to us, we are interested in hiring a small number of additional warriors, no more than five at this time. They must be trustworthy beyond reproach and skilled in battle, and it would be helpful if they are willing to accept Olweje's blessing to become a Zentragt when we have need of it. We would of course pay them at the same rate we do our own armsmen. Any recommendations they can make would be appreciated.
[X] As diplomatically and convincing as possible, any of the things we would like, in order of priority:
-[X] From Ohun, potions for Zaia, spells for Esha, any applicable ley-line knowledge for Inge (she can make a vow to not reveal it to others unless it's required to oppose global threats), if we can't get it now, then the next time we are in Apuku.
--[X] Arguments: we are standing against the darkness, the daemons and dragons and other foul things, and it's in our mutual interest to empower us with knowledge.
---[X] If that's not enough convincing, consider revealing some of relevant info of how daemons want us specifically and how dragons are probably now directly against us, with us killing one, being known as dragonslayers and having an attention of "one who means ill the world entire", who is we suspect is this dragon aiming to return the dragon age. Whatever knowledge they will give us, we will use against the darkness as the darkness is 100% against us. Our words when we spoke of these threats in the court weren't just for show, we are commited to opposing them.
-[X] Help in recruiting up to 5 capable trustworthy warriors willing to fight as Olweje's metal beast, to serve with the company as long as they want (though the longer the better, of course) on our standard pay with the share of our income. On short notice now or when we return to Apuku next time, whatever is better.
--[X] Same arguments.
-[X] Any knowlendge on awakening Ripper? If not now, then next time we are in Apuku. -[X] And then, the last priority, offered trade goods and monetary reward, when we'll return to Apuku next time.
-[X] An aside to Lina: if for whatever reason she would feel it would be better for her to go to other places of the world again, she could consider travelling with us, to oppose the darkness she mentions, to grow in knowing, wisdom and might, and to return to Lirman later as an undisputably deserving powerful hero.
[X] Thank Ansefu for his generosity, but ask to delay any reward we might have earned for another visit. We don't yet know the situation at the Straits, and if it remains blockaded by the forces of the Tin League we could face even greater difficulty slipping past them if we are encumbered with additional ships. -[X] Antonio probably wouldn't mind the chance to fill Marcella's cargo holds with trade goods without having to part with any gold the next time we make port in Apuku. -[X] And now is not the time for Ansefu to deplete his resources by rewarding us. Those goods and ships could play a vital part in helping to maintain the stability of his rule.
