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OOC: I won't go through the business with the in-world names unless you really want, but: the three top bottles are potion of healings that cost 10 gold cyfreith each.  Of the middle three bottles, each of the ones with the sparkly bubbles of light is an [ item]elixir of health[/item] for 20 cyfreith; and the pulsing red one is a [ item]potion of vitality[/item] that will also heal 1d4 points of damage immediately, for 40.  The green bottles are various antidotes you really  hope you won't need: blood of the lycanthrope, mummy rot and thessalotoxin, respectively.  Each of those costs 50 cyfreith.

I want to remind everyone at this point that Mr. Leewamba offered to cover half your purchases at these shops up to a limit of 20 cyfreith on purchases of up to 40, if you mentioned that fact to the shopkeeper when making the purchases -- and to clarify that he offered this to each of you, rather than offering 20 total for the group as my post at the time may have made it seem.  So if you want to ask for the discount, your out of pocket costs will be:

• Potion of healing: 5 gold
• Elixir of health: 10 gold
• Potion of vitality: 20 gold
• Antidotes: 50 gold (over Mr. Leewamba's limt, so you pay full price)

"ooooh pretty." Artifex says, watching the bubbles. 

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Arcana check: 11

Erolith mentions the arrangements created by Mr. Leewamba and purchases one (1) Potion of Healing and one (1) Elixir of Health. He hands the storekeeper 15 gold pieces.

”A pleasure doing business with you.”

The Black Rose walks over to the counter and says, "I would like one healing potion, please." He places 5 gold on the table. "I also have an agreement with Mr. Leewamba."

The Black Rose then turns to the others and says, "Also, might I suggest using some of our first stipend to buy an antidote for lycanthrope blood? I have a feeling we might need it with our new friend on the team."

"Im part of their agreement." Artifex says, nodding at the other two. "Just an elixir of health please." They slide over ten gold, as well as an unusual silver coin with the words -Gringotts bank- stamped onto it. "Consider that a tip, one explorer of realms to another. Sweet water and light laughter find you friend."

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The Black Rose walks over to the counter and says, "I would like one healing potion, please." He places 5 gold on the table. "I also have an agreement with Mr. Leewamba."

The Black Rose then turns to the others and says, "Also, might I suggest using some of our first stipend to buy an antidote for lycanthrope blood? I have a feeling we might need it with our new friend on the team."

 “That is a fine yet unsettling idea, Black Rose. I hesitate to spend more before visiting our next vendor but I feel you may be correct in your assertion,” Erolith states.

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"Im part of their agreement." Artifex says, nodding at the other two. "Just an elixir of health please." They slide over ten gold, as well as an unusual silver coin with the words -Gringotts bank- stamped onto it. "Consider that a tip, one explorer of realms to another. Sweet water and light laughter find you friend."

 Tiquisy smiles and bows.  "And may your leaps land you in the most interesting of places"  She gracefully collects the offered coins, drops them into a silk purse at her side and turns back to you.  Extracting the requisite bottles from the box, she hands each purchaser their new cordial(s).  "Is there anything else I can do for you today?"

“I think we are ready to travel to the other vendor Mr. Leewamba directed us to. Thank you for your hospitality.”

Erolith glacés at the other party members and then leaves the shop.

Artifex glances down at the satyr's tattoos, recognition seeming to glint in their eyes for a moment. "Such beautiful designs... Do you do your own tattoos faern?" It looks at Tiquisy, genuine curiosity in their eyes, as it absentmindedly trace one of their own tattoos, the one on its forearm, the alchemical symbol for earth.

The Black Rose nodded to the others, "I hope we do not regret it," then turned to the door. But then, he turned back again and said, "Oh, we almost forgot." The Black Rose put 4 gold pieces on the counter and asked, "Can I get as many rations as I can for this?"

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Artifex glances down at the satyr's tattoos, recognition seeming to glint in their eyes for a moment. "Such beautiful designs... Do you do your own tattoos faern?" It looks at Tiquisy, genuine curiosity in their eyes, as it absentmindedly trace one of their own tattoos, the one on its forearm, the alchemical symbol for earth.

 Glancing down at Artifex' tattoo, the satyr raises one eyebrow, then winks.  "I do, and I also collect rare and interesting needles that make the process so much more ... effective.  Those are QUITE expensive, though, and I sincerely doubt even Mr. Leewamba would go so far as to finance even part of the cost of one,  However ... I do sometimes arrange with traveling colleagues such as yourself to help procure very rare commodities that are not obtainable without considerable risk, and they have always considered needles from my collection a more than adequate reward.  In addition, of course, to full paid expenses and compensation for any companions who might assist them in the endeavour.  I'd imagine Mr. Leewamba will have plenty of employment to occupy you for some time, if I know him, which I do, but that would also give you an opportunity to sharpen your skills in preparation. for whatever might be in the wind by then."

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The Black Rose nodded to the others, "I hope we do not regret it," then turned to the door. But then, he turned back again and said, "Oh, we almost forgot." The Black Rose put 4 gold pieces on the counter and asked, "Can I get as many rations as I can for this?"

 "Oh, I can give you at least a fortnight's rations for this.," Tiquisy responds.  "A twelveday's, if you don't mind taking the ones that really have to be used not too much later than that."

"It is a deal!" The Black Rose responded. "Give me twelve days' worth of rations then."

Artifex chuckles, nodding their head. "You are quite right, such a valuable item would not apply to our arrangement with Mr. Leewamba. And I certainly wouldn't be opposed to that plan, depending on how risky the endeavor would be... What do you guys think?" They ask, looking questioningly at the others?

"What is special about those needles? Do they cause less pain? Do they result in better tattoos?" The Black Rose asked. "I apologize for all the questions, but I am just curious as to why they have such a high price," The Black Rose explained.

"Well the ones I recon she's referring too are a sight more powerful than my own." As they talk, Artifex reaches into its pocket, pulling out a small pebble, holding it to their tattoo and softly saying "Faer'Nar". It's tattoo and the stone briefly glow a pale blue color before returning to normal, and Artifex hands the stone to The Black Rose. "For about the next minute throwing that rock will be just as good as throwing a punch. Better even, if your not too physically inclined" they say with a chuckle

"With the tech she's talking about, the power would be coming from the actual tattoo, rather than from me. It's sorta... Techno-organic! I've come across it in a few worlds."

"Ah, a techno-organic tattoo, you say?" The Black Rose exclaimed excitedly. "You have captured my interest, my friend, and I would like to invest in your project with my share of the stipend. Additionally, if I may, I would like to assist you in developing those tattoos."

"Well that's two people interested... What sorts of materials would you need us to gather?" Artifex asks Tiquisy 

Tarton pokes his head in the shop and says, "No trouble so far out here." He flips 2 gold cyfreith to Erolith and says, "Will you buy me as much rations as this will buy? Thanks." Then closes the door and continues his watch from outside.

Erolith was almost exiting the shop when Tarton flips him two gold pieces. He turns back towards the counter with a wry smile. 

“I’ll take 4gp worth of rations for me and my friend,” and he includes 2gp from his own pouch.

”Are we still comparing tattoos,” he asks with a wink.

Tiquisy accepts the coin with a smile and hands out twelve days of rations.  Then she bows courteously to Artifex.  "I am DELIGHTED you're interested in my offer.  We certainly have much to discuss when you return."