The Marketplace

[mrmitchell]

Yes, we don't need El Squid becoming too powerful, especially if due to ill-gotten gains...

Besides, we especially don't want it to become too powerful before Spamish Enterprises can catch up!!!

However, Senor Calamari, I presume you will give some of the higher-ups in the land a test of taste? I have never tasted this "cow" before.

[pikesfan]

And thus begins the ancient Spanish proverb warning people against trying to be expert in more than one field, “Squidseller, stick to your squid”.

[History Guy]

Senors, I am awaiting the decision of the despot. If he wants the cows, then I shall move back into strictly seafood, and monopolize the fish, scallop, lobster, crab, shrimp, and, of course, squid business. More than before, it shall be my goal to become the only supplier of seafood.

Senor Mitchell, the higher-ups, of course, and members of my establishment. However, this is the higher-ups. Spam Brand is not a major business, I have noted. It's not high-up.

Senor Ronni, as overseer of my workers, of course, gets a nice big juicy steak.

Hernan de History Guy Calamari
Squid Baron

[mrmitchell]

But, Senor Calamari, La Ropa is the only company clothing the masses, aside from the women working in their homes for the clans. That should earn me a bite at the steak...in fact, I might be willing to advertise it if it is absolutely wonderful...

[GeneralTacticus]

Senor Dejon, I find myself in need of a staff, and would be most gratified if you could produce one for me. It should be a simple mater of producing a high-quality spear without a head.

Senor Hernan: Once you have received confirmation from our great Despot that the cows are, in fact, yours. I would be most interested in trying one.

[Arnelos]

Originally posted by mrmitchell
But, Senor Calamari, La Ropa is the only company clothing the masses, aside from the women working in their homes for the clans.

EXCUSE ME!?

From my bio:

Originally posted by Arnelos
While our people were nomadic, the Clemente clan gained distinction mainly by making decent clothing out of the hides killed by others (the hunters). Now that our society is agricultural, the Clemente clan has expanded its interests as merchants into the buying and selling of agricultural goods from farmers. The clan maintains a shop in the market as well as hoping to set up an export business to other regions and tribes. The family, of course, retains interest in the area of textiles.

Lorenzo himself grew up to be a prominent merchant in the newly formed township of Madrid and retains a particular interest in the trade in the delicious fruits native to Iberia and the family's traditional textiles trade (from animal carcasses).

In case you had not noticed, the Clemente Clan maintains our own textiles enterprise, one which has been our family's vocation since the days of our early nomad culture.

We do not believe that the textiles market (or any other market, for that matter) is too small to include multiple clans or firms in its trade, but certainly would be offended if anyone would deny the very existence of our long-standing work in this area...

That said, the clan's traditional textiles interests HAVE been eclipsed by the growth of our interest and financial stake in the transport of agricultural goods to market and their sale there.

[Arnelos]

[OOC]

There is another point to be made here... there should be no such thing as a corporation. Though individual clans (families) will obtain financial interests and quasi-industries in certain fields, nothing will exist which approximates a modern corporation. The invention of the joint-stock corporation, as an entity not equal to a family or clan, will not take place for at least several millennia.

As such, all talk of corporations should, ideally, cease... clans may establish business interests and they may even form alliances concerning those business interests, but corporations should certainly be left out...

[Hot Mustard]

Under new managmenet: Master Weapon Shop of Madrid

Attention All: With my father recently proclaimed as Lord Togas' Chief Warrior, he will no longer be running the daily operation of the Master Weapon Shop of Madrid.

I, his second son, Dijon, have been entrusted to take charge of the family craft and shop. I have worked alongside my father for many years, as all my brothers have, and have obviously proved myself to be the best weapon maker of the bunch. Even the firstborn, my brother Poupon, can not match my skill, and has been charged to be father's errand boy in his new duties.

Do not fear that quality or prices will change - they will not! If anything, quality will continue to improve, as it has done throughout the family history.

High Priest Francisco Pizarro de Tacticus: I would be honored to carve your staff. I will give it my full attention today, and you may pick it up tomorrow. It will be a staff worthy of your position. There will be no charge for this service, it is a blessing on this day of change.

[jdjdjd]

Originally posted by mrmitchell
But, Senor Calamari, La Ropa is the only company clothing the masses, aside from the women working in their homes for the clans. That should earn me a bite at the steak...in fact, I might be willing to advertise it if it is absolutely wonderful...

Well stop it, that is clothing the women working in their homes, or anywhere. Of course, except for those who, for the sake of eyesite, need to be clothed.

Now, back to my imbibing of sacrificial spirits to the Great Poseidon.

[mrmitchell]

Senor Clemente, I am terribly sorry. I was not well aware of your family's history.

[GeneralTacticus]

Senor dijon: Your genoristy is much apreciated. I know you will deliver as you have promised, and will await with anticipation.

[History Guy]

Senor Mitchell, I would if you were not attempting to press charges against me. However, if you were to withdraw those charges, I'd give you some cow, withdraw my charges, and you'd only have to answer for the murder of the late, great Senor Ronni Pikesfan, which may or may not result in a guilty plea, and is out of my hands (not that I should reverse it for such a great friend, advisor, and businessman).

High Priest, whenever you want it. I assume that the Grand Despot has allowed me to maintain custody of the 10,000. Here is a steak with some calamari. Enjoy. And here is a jug of Winterus' wine.

Hernan de History Guy Calamari
Squid Baron

[GeneralTacticus]

Ah, thank you.

* Munch, munch

Very nice, indeed.

[Togas]

Originally posted by History Guy
I assume that the Grand Despot has allowed me to maintain custody of the 10,000. Here is a steak with some calamari. Enjoy. And here is a jug of Winterus' wine.

You assume wrong, my good Senor Calamari.

Such a great windfall should be shared with your Great Despot, don't you agree? Would you simply keep 10,000 head of cattle for yourself without giving a share to anyone, especially to a leader whom you adore and follow unquestioningly?

I feel that a fair tribute in this situation is one out of every ten head of cattle.

I shall send a few of my sons to pick them and herd them back to my estate.

--Togas

[Nuclear Winter]

Why it´s a pleasure to give you these cattle, millord, but I think you´d want all the beasts, not only the head,uh? [OOC]A small joke, please don´t waterfall me for this![OOC]
Let´s see: 1 of each 10 is +one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+o ne+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one +one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+o ne+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one +one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+o ne+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one +one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+o ne+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one +one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+o ne+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one +one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+o ne+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one +one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one+one.. .
[OOC]We´d better get math out soon! [OOC]