> For what it's worth, I think we should try to learn more about
the Ducks
> and their neighbours, and their relationship with their surrounds
(eg the
> ruins of Feroda) before we tell anyone anything.
Definitely! From whatever sources we can. We also need to know more about this Koronius chap before we tell anyone about him.
> I doubt the Lunars are coming out this way anytime soon (as they
think
> we are scouting this area for them), so we should have some time
to
> play with. We've already been back once... Of course the fact
that we
> come back with a whole bunch of trade goods this time may be an
> issue...
Good point. Might I suggest our story if asked is that we have met some
primitive River-folk in the swamp, and are giving them good trading deals
in the hope of getting information from them? This is absolutely true,
just as long as we don't mention things like species.
As far as I can see, what I personally should be doing would be something
like this: all corrections welcome!
1) Sort out further trade goods: that's our main cover for being here.
2) Stay at the inn, get the best rooms, insist on a bath, relax over a hot meal and some wine, generally recover from being in a nasty wet cold Swamp. That's our secondary cover for being here!
3) The goods we've got so far. Do we need warehouseing for them? How much of the boats do they fill?
4) Find out what I can about the Issaries and Etyries priesthood here, hoping to find out who holds the power, and why, and where Koronius comes into it. The impression I hope people will get is that I'm looking at a vacant market and wondering about moving in and taking over. They may even be right :)
5) Any support other people may need?