(At the likely cost of my getting flak for it.. This one time sure. :S)

(Fresh out of flak. Just don't tell the others.)

Among the ruined remains of an old tinkerer's shop, there's a new roadside shop stand. What looks to be a familiar gecko-crustacean humanoid hybrid sits behind it. But clearly its not Xeno, as this one has glass, fuzzy eyebrows, and a buck toothed smile. On his stand is a sign that that reads: Welcome to Onex' Shop of Wonders! On display on the stand so far appears to be some kind of cube, a blue rock, a hand mirror, and a potatoe with a bunch of coins and tubing sticking out of it. Onex eagerly waves people over to offer for the low, low, low price of 10gp, one can rent a magical trinket of his for the day!

Sha'kar wanders over to the new "shop" and looks over the items skeptically.  "Magical trinkets, you say?" he asks of Onex.

(Arcana to see if I can sense anything about them?  Such as whether there's any "magic" to them at all? 17

Onex nods and in a very squidward voice says, "Not just magically, but wonderous as well! Truly creations fit for nobles! But for the low, low, low cost of 10 gold for your 1st purchase, any of these beautifies can be yours!" He proclaims.

As far as Sha'kar can tell there may be some magic to all the devices. Although the design suggest a blending of arcane formulas, sometimes logical and sometimes not-so logical contraptions that somehow is drawing upon natural sources to power each device.

Performance: 2.

A silvery dragonborn dressed in flowing ice blue robes (Glacia) approaches the bleachers to spectate the competition with a small smile on her face. She sits by herself and pulls from her pocket a small rock shaped into cat's head with a gem in its eye and fiddles with it, waiting for the competition to begin. 

Kind of an odd question, but would it be possible to rearrange my levels a bit?  I’ve realized I don’t want to go sorcerer yet, and would prefer 5 levels of pally.  I’m assuming the answer is no, just want to check.

(@LST: I'm going to say no. Character levels changes are pretty significant, and since you've already played two matches with your sorcerer level (in which it had major effects on what Nock did, such as Shield, Sleep and Strength of the Grave), it doesn't seem right to allow you to change it. Since you're only one level behind on Paladin and you said you're going to take sorcerer levels later anyways, I don't think it will ruin your character concept to wait one level to get to where you would have been anyways.)

(Agreed. If you wanted to pursue it I might suggest with a level penalty, but as I'd guess you'd prefer not to go that route, I'm not going to hammer out the details.)

(I've started a PM to announce new battles. Please do not post comments or discussions there except to announce new battles. If I have missed anyone, or if any of you notice I have missed anyone, please add them to the thread or inform me, so I may do so.)

(Now I won't miss inviting Benismyusername to his next battle. =P )

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Onex nods and in a very squidward voice says, "Not just magically, but wonderous as well! Truly creations fit for nobles! But for the low, low, low cost of 10 gold for your 1st purchase, any of these beautifies can be yours!" He proclaims.

As far as Sha'kar can tell there may be some magic to all the devices. Although the design suggest a blending of arcane formulas, sometimes logical and sometimes not-so logical contraptions that somehow is drawing upon natural sources to power each device.

Performance: 6.

 "What sort of magic?" Sha'kar asks, unimpressed by the lackluster performance of the salesman, but sensing there actually is *some* kind of magic to the items.  "What do they do?"  He points to the blue rock.  "That one for instance."

(Insight check to see how honest he thinks onex is about how 'wondrous' they truly are: 13)

Koplony finds a secure place to cast Find Familiar and summons a fey spirit to take the form of a snow owl.

What is the name of the thread where matches are posted?

Is there a link to it?

How do I find it?

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What is the name of the thread where matches are posted?

Is there a link to it?

How do I find it?

 Announcements are in a PM bdaddly created. Looks like youre on it as one of the participants

cool

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Onex nods and in a very squidward voice says, "Not just magically, but wonderous as well! Truly creations fit for nobles! But for the low, low, low cost of 10 gold for your 1st purchase, any of these beautifies can be yours!" He proclaims.

As far as Sha'kar can tell there may be some magic to all the devices. Although the design suggest a blending of arcane formulas, sometimes logical and sometimes not-so logical contraptions that somehow is drawing upon natural sources to power each device.

Performance: 6.

 "What sort of magic?" Sha'kar asks, unimpressed by the lackluster performance of the salesman, but sensing there actually is *some* kind of magic to the items.  "What do they do?"  He points to the blue rock.  "That one for instance."

(Insight check to see how honest he thinks onex is about how 'wondrous' they truly are: 23)

 Onex is either 100% being truthfully, or he 100% thinks they are truly wondrous. It could go either way as the man has a look of mild madness in his eyes.

"Glad you asked good sir, glad you asked! That mirror there is what I like to call a Pic-to-rock! All you need do is tap it three times, and then -- AND THEN..." He pauses for suspense. "It... glows! Pretty brightly to and in a color of your choice, if I might add! Perfect as a little night light that also makes A PERFECT bludgeoning device for pesky rabbits! Who can turn down such a wonder?!" Onex looks around conspiratorially before leaning in closer and say, "No seriously, who? I'm actually curious, because I could do so tweaking to the formula to maybe have it do something else."

Sha'kar holds back a laugh and does his best to keep a straight face as Onex tells him that the "wonderous" mirror....glows.  He reaches out and (assuming Onex doesn't stop him) taps the mirror three times to see what happens, imagining an unnatural green color for the light (think Wildfire from GoT).  "Seems like a mirror wouldn't make the best bludgeoning device.  They generally break too easily..."

In response to Onex's last, conspiratorial question, he responds "Something else?  Such as..."

this sounds cool, but i am cunfuzed as to how to join, and how this all works, could someone please explain?

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this sounds cool, but i am cunfuzed as to how to join, and how this all works, could someone please explain?

 Essentially, create a level 3 character and post it.  Matches are announced here (as well as a PM to participants) when they're getting ready to start.  After a match you're able to join is announced (so level 3 match for a new character), go to the thread linked for the match and post the requested info (link to character sheet, starting position on map, anything you do in the prep round, etc)

Create a level three character with the standard array or 27-point buy stats. Please avoid Unearthed Arcana. In the interest of balance many such features will not be allowed. You may begin with your class and profession standard equipment as well as any armor and weapons you wish from the players handbook chapter 5. None of this equipment can be sold here for gold. You may also select one uncommon magic item (with some exceptions, see the first post int he thread for more details).

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this sounds cool, but i am cunfuzed as to how to join, and how this all works, could someone please explain?

 Essentially, create a level 3 character and post it.  Matches are announced here (as well as a PM to participants) when they're getting ready to start.  After a match you're able to join is announced (so level 3 match for a new character), go to the thread linked for the match and post the requested info (link to character sheet, starting position on map, anything you do in the prep round, etc)

Create a level three character with the standard array or 27-point buy stats. Please avoid Unearthed Arcana. In the interest of balance many such features will not be allowed. You may begin with your class and profession standard equipment as well as any armor and weapons you wish from the players handbook chapter 5. None of this equipment can be sold here for gold. You may also select one uncommon magic item (with some exceptions, see the first post int he thread for more details).

 thanks, just one more thing. after i start and create a character, how do i actually play? and whats going on at the point i'm starting?