GnarlusMay 30, 2014May 30, 2014 at 01:01 AM
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Qa'han stood on the box, looking down at the merchants he called to the warehouse. He loudly cleared his throat, call for the attention of everyone in the room. Clears his throat, calling for everyone's attention.
“Now this one knows that you wonder why Qa'han has called you all here tonight, but he wishes that you all hold your questions until this one is finished.” He removes some parchment from the hidden pouch in his vest and begins handing them out. "You have all been called here today because in one way or another, you have proven your worth to Qa'han in one way or another, and have earned his trust."
Upon finishing handing out the papers, and turns towards the group and opens his arms in welcome. "And he would like to thank you for your attendance. We have much to go over, but first it would do us well to introduce ourselves to each other."
After everyone had introduced themselves, Qa’han continues “And this one is Qa'han Sandscales. Senior Broker of the Commune of Merchants and the one you shall report to for instructions. Now, before we continue, the contents of this meeting shall remain between the ones in this room. None outside this circle shall hear of what is to be discussed. Nod if you understand.”
A silent nod comes from everyone in the room.
“Ok. This one will keep it short. The path Ri'sari takes us down is not a profitable venture. Ever since the company has started, we have been losing coin. None of us has yet to see a single coin from our dealings, and Ri'sari deductions from this one keeps him from paying you himself.” Qa’han announces “That is why this one has called you all here: a new venture. A more profitable venture then Skooma, and a more legal venture aswell. Tell this one, what is occuring right now?”
Everyone at once raises their voices “The war.”
“That is right, the war. A pointless bloodshed for control of Cyrodiil. Now, this one hates the bloodshed, but as you may know, like it or not, we have all in one way or another been branded as being part of the Dominion.” He refers to the Parchment he handed out. “That’s why we will now be providing essential supplies, armor, and healing wares to the Dominion.”
Do’maatrul raises his hand. “Excuse me, but would it not be more profitable if we also supply weapons and siege weapons."
Qa’han hisses “We shall not contribute to the bloodshed, only protect.” Qa’han quickly regains his composure, shaking his head. “If you would read the contract this one has handed out, it expresses weapons maybe discussed at a later time.”
Milo Hilltop raises his hand next. "Excuse me sir, but does that mean we are completed cutting ourselves off from the production of Skooma." a number a voices rose, asking the same question. Qa'han coughed loudly, and the room grow quiet again.
"We aren't cutting ourselves off from production of the product, but this one intends to cut something off." he announces. "Ri'sari will know nothing of this venture. Everything we earn will be pure profit, with no deductions."
The warehouse went dead. The only thing that could be heard was the rats scurrying beneath the floor boards. After a minute, the merchants begin whispering amongst each other. "I wonder how long Qa'han will live." "Ri'sari will be making shoes from his hide." "This must be a joke."
Another cough from Qa'han confirmed he was not joking. "This one asks you all, since you have joined the company, how much have you earned”
Many voices answer. “Nothing” “Not a Coin” “I’ve actually lost money”
Qa’han nods. “And how much work have you done.”
“Tons.” “I haven’t had a break yet.” “What’s a break.”
“Up until now you have worked hard, risked yourselves capital punishment, for no return. This one says It’s about time we make some return.” Qa’han announces. “But if we are to make any coin, we must keep this venture from Ri’sari. Does this one make himself clear.” A number of voices agree. “Then are you with Qa’han.” More cheers. “Then its time to make some coin. Mo’jiha Ice-Eyes, as much as he is radical at times, will be overseeing the Skooma Production, making sure no time is lost. Meanwhile, this one will send an order Manifest to each of you, its first comes, first serves on profits.”
“Now this one knows that you wonder why Qa'han has called you all here tonight, but he wishes that you all hold your questions until this one is finished.” He removes some parchment from the hidden pouch in his vest and begins handing them out. "You have all been called here today because in one way or another, you have proven your worth to Qa'han in one way or another, and have earned his trust."
Upon finishing handing out the papers, and turns towards the group and opens his arms in welcome. "And he would like to thank you for your attendance. We have much to go over, but first it would do us well to introduce ourselves to each other."
After everyone had introduced themselves, Qa’han continues “And this one is Qa'han Sandscales. Senior Broker of the Commune of Merchants and the one you shall report to for instructions. Now, before we continue, the contents of this meeting shall remain between the ones in this room. None outside this circle shall hear of what is to be discussed. Nod if you understand.”
A silent nod comes from everyone in the room.
“Ok. This one will keep it short. The path Ri'sari takes us down is not a profitable venture. Ever since the company has started, we have been losing coin. None of us has yet to see a single coin from our dealings, and Ri'sari deductions from this one keeps him from paying you himself.” Qa’han announces “That is why this one has called you all here: a new venture. A more profitable venture then Skooma, and a more legal venture aswell. Tell this one, what is occuring right now?”
Everyone at once raises their voices “The war.”
“That is right, the war. A pointless bloodshed for control of Cyrodiil. Now, this one hates the bloodshed, but as you may know, like it or not, we have all in one way or another been branded as being part of the Dominion.” He refers to the Parchment he handed out. “That’s why we will now be providing essential supplies, armor, and healing wares to the Dominion.”
Do’maatrul raises his hand. “Excuse me, but would it not be more profitable if we also supply weapons and siege weapons."
Qa’han hisses “We shall not contribute to the bloodshed, only protect.” Qa’han quickly regains his composure, shaking his head. “If you would read the contract this one has handed out, it expresses weapons maybe discussed at a later time.”
Milo Hilltop raises his hand next. "Excuse me sir, but does that mean we are completed cutting ourselves off from the production of Skooma." a number a voices rose, asking the same question. Qa'han coughed loudly, and the room grow quiet again.
"We aren't cutting ourselves off from production of the product, but this one intends to cut something off." he announces. "Ri'sari will know nothing of this venture. Everything we earn will be pure profit, with no deductions."
The warehouse went dead. The only thing that could be heard was the rats scurrying beneath the floor boards. After a minute, the merchants begin whispering amongst each other. "I wonder how long Qa'han will live." "Ri'sari will be making shoes from his hide." "This must be a joke."
Another cough from Qa'han confirmed he was not joking. "This one asks you all, since you have joined the company, how much have you earned”
Many voices answer. “Nothing” “Not a Coin” “I’ve actually lost money”
Qa’han nods. “And how much work have you done.”
“Tons.” “I haven’t had a break yet.” “What’s a break.”
“Up until now you have worked hard, risked yourselves capital punishment, for no return. This one says It’s about time we make some return.” Qa’han announces. “But if we are to make any coin, we must keep this venture from Ri’sari. Does this one make himself clear.” A number of voices agree. “Then are you with Qa’han.” More cheers. “Then its time to make some coin. Mo’jiha Ice-Eyes, as much as he is radical at times, will be overseeing the Skooma Production, making sure no time is lost. Meanwhile, this one will send an order Manifest to each of you, its first comes, first serves on profits.”