"After we had been on the island for several weeks. Giovanni and some of the other men came to me and said that they were going to take their share of the pearls, spices and potions and go home. I told them that they should stay because there was a lot more riches to be had. My motives were of course entirely selfish because without enough men and ships I could not hope to defeat many raiders and therefore collect more rewards. Giovanni and the others were not impressed, they said they had enough riches already. This was strange coming from such greedy villains. but really the fools were just bored and eager to spend their wealth gambling in the taverns of Mirigliano. I told them that when we go we should all leave together, but not until after the monsoon season. Next day I awoke to find two of my ships gone. together with Giovanni and three quarter of the crew. Also gone was a far greater share of the treasure than they were entitled to!"
- —Extract from The Tale of Marco Colombo, circa. 1492 IC[1a]
Giovanni was the lieutenant of Marco Colombo during the great explorer's first voyage to the continent of Lustria.[1a]
After gathering many riches from their dealings with the Lizardmen, Giovanni and three-quarters of Colombo's crew grew tired of the continent's perils. They took a greater share of the treasure than they were entitled to and embarked on a journey back to Tilea, leaving their former captain behind.[1a]
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