Danthrax

So what am I doing wrong here? I know there’s a quest from Nemnok, but once I start dialogue, my only skill check is a ridiculously high intimidation. Is that really the only option? Either a check I can’t make or a fight I can’t win?

Thanks, Achilles! Guess I will spend my money on something other than boats, heh heh.

Did ship prices just recently double? Maybe with the last patch? Or did I do something in-game to piss off the merchants of Neketaka? I went over to get my big, scary new ship...and it's now 108k.