Damian May:
Hanako:
One question then for Hanako:
Where would a Yamato trader set up a home away from home in this setting? Stay with their vessel, or rent/buy a house on shore?
If its a permanent posting ( which considering the 'Warring States" nature of Yamato that Dave Morris noted is probably the smart thing to do if you want to keep your family safe.) then it can be in the town outside the palace or down at the docks.
Can likely get some funding to assist with building from the young king, Dharmmodayana Warmadewa, as trepang will bring in some big money for the island.
I was assuming she probably was born here, but is of Yamato ancestry, and Warring States is what I would call one of those 'Interesting times' that can be difficult to live through, so yes, that would be wise. :)
Dad must be in pretty good with the young king then. So house near patron in town, and a godown (Warehouse/office) at the docks sound good to you?
Still trying to make my mind up about the limitations of Hanako being a Hedge Wizard vs standard Sorcerer, or trying for Courtier Mage later instead.
There was a weather affecting power in the HW list somewhere that sounds like a really good idea for sea travel/fishing boat protection though...
*Goes off to read up on Hedge Wizards again and to make up her damn mind.*