Pleasantries
Angilak smiles, revealing some very large teeth. "Ahh, that's more proper. The mightiest of friendships grow from the tiniest seeds of courtesy.
"I suspected you might have business to conclude before we take our leave of these walls and fields. The cargo is of a most non-perishable nature and can be transported in whatever manner necessary. I have never traveled the rolling waves, but life is a progression of novel experiences, eh? If it be by land, I will walk to Tallon, for my frame is an unkind fate with which to doom any animal less than a deezel. If it be by ship however, there is a matter of passage. The price will have to be culled from our profits, I am afraid.
The esteemed Sangiyok is unlikely to worry about this one way or another. It is my firmly held deduction that this is a small cargo that he is willing to risk as an experiment. Unfortunately, he is holding the value of it as lien for your life my raconid companion, so the question of risks and method I leave to your best experience and judgment."
He bows, and his eyes make the briefest of motions towards his great axe. He motions you to a small area at the corner of the brewery. From the smells, it appears to be a sort of kitchen for the workers. A small pot and tray with cups sit upon the windowsill in the shade.
"But let us implore to Deus and the Lawgiver that that unfortunate day need never arise. As long as our partnership remains solid, so will our mutual pledge of defense and good conduct.
"Tea?"
The tea turns out to be incredibly sweet-- and cool, not hot. The taste of honey is predominant. Once all are settled and sipping (or not), he continues.
"You spoke of Throne, and by this I assume you mean Merchant Throne, for I know of no Master by that name, and the Merchant, though no adept, is powerful enough to employ such. Perhaps the term is used differently in the Jewel of Merikia.
"Throne is a very shrewd business man and an ex-officer in the Army of Adala. He is a canny fighter both with weapons and with wits. Do business with him and you will almost certainly get the lesser end of the bargain.
"He is a merchant whose caravans have a reputation for their ability to overcome great adversity. Where others perish in the dangers of the wilds, his rarely if ever suffer. I do not know if he pays protection to some of the more reasonable dangers, such as gators and barbarians. I doubt it, for those who do use their profits in such manner are rarely wealthy after the expense, whereas he seems to lack little for gold and silver. I think he just has a knack for putting together well-trained teams of people who love the thrill of combat.
"Unpleasant as the bloody business may be."