You walk into the map room to see a distinguished looking gnome perched on a high chair at the Map Table. He has the top covered in black velvet and a loupe sitting on top. There is a bright white lantern sitting to one side. This must be Jasper. Adrian stands behind his back.
Come in, come in he calls smiling at Exa What have you got for me? Some gemstones to assay? The Temple offers the best prices! Shall we wait for everyone ? I believe it was a team effort so everyone gets a share.
The young dark-haired lady too gracefully enters the map room not long after Exa, back in her elaborately decorated long dark dress, seeming fairly tired, but not enough to keep her from being present as the kind donations from the museum are appraised.
Let me see we have emeralds and sapphires, let's take a closer look. He picks up his loupe and fits it to his left eye. Let's start with the Emeralds. A+ no occlusions, deep green with an inner heart as though it is a forest. Each would make a fine pendant, but they'd sell better as jewels for a necklace. He writes something down in his ledger and sighs as he put down the last emerald carefully on the velvet the 7 graded in size. I could offer you 7000 GP for these as they don't need recutting.
Now the sapphires, these are A++ but better for use in rings as a solitaire, no occlusions, deep blue and well cut. He makes another mark in the ledger then places the loose sapphires in a row under the emeralds. 8000 GP. This is the star of all your gems, a star sapphire, Deep Blue A++ said to have a genie enchanted into it. Let's see shall we. He jumps off of the chair and spreads some salt around himself in a circle. He puts on the ring and rubs it.
For a moment nothing happens then the star lifts from the sapphire glowing a startling blue. A genie stood next to him. Why have you summoned me? She said.
Jasper smiles at her and says do you offer power for adventurers?
Warlock pact are you here to take it up?
No not myself we merely wanted to confirm your safety. Jasper persuades
Very well the star shone brightly and returned to the sapphire taking the genie with it.
The Temple is interested in this ring for Mask, we offer 10000GP
You have a gem in your hand bard, it is a fine yellow topaz cut as a sun, That's Hrothnars work. We have a faithful of Lathander who would be interested, 500GP just for you I believe.
Here let me check the Lute. The goldwork is fine and the mother of pearl undamaged. It's genuine. You need to attune it before use or its magic will hit you hard, take it to bed with you and let it get to know you. By tomorrow you'll be using it.
That comes to a total of 6250 GP each, do you want the Temple to hold your cash in its bank or do you want it in gold right now? Jasper jumps up onto his chair and watches your faces.
"I think I will withdraw the amount of 250 pieces of gold for some entertainment before our next mission. The rest I would be happy to have held with the temple vault for now, but tomorrow I would be interested in a presentation of what enchanted items the temple would have available." The young dark-haired lady says with a pleased smile.
Exa is stunned into silence. For a few moments she tries to speak, her mouth opening as if to say something, but then she closes it again, blinking. She shakes her head and sticks a finger in her ear, as if trying to dislodge something from it.
Eventually she stammers, "Ha! I must have... must have had too much cream. I thought... I thought you just said six thousand."
"That is a goodly sum indeed. I have no need for gold at the moment so I will entrust it to the temple for now, but I too would be interested in any useful items that may be available."
The tiefling eyes widen at the number, shimmering almost to the point of tears as he fantasizes about what fun he could have with such riches. Delilah's more refined response seems to stir him out of his reverie though. "Y-yes, yes. Best not to wander with pockets overflowing. I'll withdraw 150 gold pieces for now and leave the rest in the vault."
Mavilius remember that you also have sole rights to the Topaz, that means that you have 6750GP to draw from. A princely sum. He smiled and nodded at their surprise, always take gems rather than gold you can fit a king's ransom into a small pouch.
You are interested in enchanted items or magical ones? I'll see what I can do, we have a selection of goods from the dungeons under the Yawning Portal. This evening?
Exa I think you heard me right, do you want some now?
He carefully leaned over the table to a large pouch and counted out the gold that each of you wanted
OOC Keep a tab on your character sheet of how much you've got. Just in case I get it wrong.
"Uh, yes please,"Exa says as she starts to recover from her wealth-fuelled stupor. Though she's still struggling to get her thoughts straight, so she simply repeats the last number she heard someone else say. Manvilius she thinks.
"150 should be... fine."
After another moment she asks, "Are all of the temple's jobs this well-paying?"
Not all but it's rare for us to come away with nothing, just ensure that in your adventuring that you choose gems over coin and you'll do well. Jasper says. Do any of you have an idea of what you are looking for? It would help me choose the enchanted items that you need.
Exa taps her chin and purrs in thought, her whiskers twitching as she imagines all the things she can buy with such a pile of gold. Could she swim in that much gold? She stops her mind from wandering with a subtle shake of her head.
"Have you got anything to make disguises? Or to stay hidden? Or even to make locks easier?"
A memory of breaking one of her lockpicks in the museum flashes in her mind and she scowls briefly.
"I think I'd like items that give me mobility options, and a boost to my abilities." He pauses and thinks "Slippers of spider climbing would be useful getting past any floor traps, as would cloak of the bat, and a stone of good luck for.... well, when I need a bit of luck."
Jasper is sitting once again in the Map Room. With him are goods displayed over the tables that he'd had brought in.
Good, good, you all look so much better after a sleep. I've managed to find some of the things that you asked for and a couple of others. I have several gloves of thievery since I didn't know how many you'd need. Some of the items that you asked for are currently above your current finances. Here 's a list now go and look at the item s you want. He hands out a list.
Horn of silent alarm 350GP Amulet of Proof against Detection and Location 20000GP Hat of Disguise 5000GP Cloak of Elvenkind 5000GP Gloves of Thievery 500GP Cloak of the Bat 6000GP Stone of Good Luck 2500GP Slippers of Spider Climbing 5000GP Censor of air elemental control 7000GP Robe of eyes 30000GP Rod of the Pact Keeper 500GP Charlatan's Die 100GP Cloak of Arachnida 5000GP Ring of invisibility 10800GP Dagger of Venom 2500GP Deck of Illusions 6120GP Manual of Quickness of Action 1500GP Periapt of Health 4000GP Quiver of Ehlonna 1000GP Rope of climbing 2000GP
Exa has obviously spent her free day relaxing and taking care of herself. Her feline eyes are vibrant and alert, she walks with a fresh spring in her step and her tail swishes back and forth with anticipation. It picks up pace as the treasure trove of magical items are spread in front of them. Her wide eyes dart from one item to the other, bright with an intense curiosity.
She reaches forward, her deft fingers dancing across the air just above enticing artifacts. She doesn't quite touch them, but she gets close.
"Oh I like this," she says as she reaches the Cloak of Elvenkind. "It's just my colour, don't you think? Oh and these!" she adds as she spots the Gloves of Thievery.
"Or a lovely hat!"Now it's the Hat of Disguise she has her sights on, indecision obvious in her eyes as she looks up to her companions.
The tiefling looks faintly disappointed that the amulet he wanted is far too expensive, but quickly gets over it. He'll just have to save up. He purchases the Horn of Silent Alarm and one pair of the Gloves of Thievery.
((-850 gp from vault total 6600, so 5750 gp left))
Looking at the wares on display, and their prices he realises that some will have to wait. He spots the Manual of Quickness of Action. "Now that I can definitely use!"
He takes the Manual and Stone of Good Luck. "I'll be back when I can afford more."
OOC: 4000 spent, 2300 remaining.
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Nyli Bemblade - Gnome Arcane Trickster
Portia Thornleaf - Halfling Rogue
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DM
You walk into the map room to see a distinguished looking gnome perched on a high chair at the Map Table. He has the top covered in black velvet and a loupe sitting on top. There is a bright white lantern sitting to one side. This must be Jasper. Adrian stands behind his back.
Come in, come in he calls smiling at Exa What have you got for me? Some gemstones to assay? The Temple offers the best prices! Shall we wait for everyone ? I believe it was a team effort so everyone gets a share.
Delilah
The young dark-haired lady too gracefully enters the map room not long after Exa, back in her elaborately decorated long dark dress, seeming fairly tired, but not enough to keep her from being present as the kind donations from the museum are appraised.
Kyreth
Kyreth enters the room, smiles and greets people, then takes a seat and waits for the gnome to do his assessment.
Nyli Bemblade - Gnome Arcane Trickster
Portia Thornleaf - Halfling Rogue
Mavilius
The tiefling hums happily as he joins the others, taking a seat next to Delilah and withdrawing the pouch with Hrothnar's gem in it from his pocket.
DM
Jasper
Let me see we have emeralds and sapphires, let's take a closer look. He picks up his loupe and fits it to his left eye. Let's start with the Emeralds. A+ no occlusions, deep green with an inner heart as though it is a forest. Each would make a fine pendant, but they'd sell better as jewels for a necklace. He writes something down in his ledger and sighs as he put down the last emerald carefully on the velvet the 7 graded in size. I could offer you 7000 GP for these as they don't need recutting.
Now the sapphires, these are A++ but better for use in rings as a solitaire, no occlusions, deep blue and well cut. He makes another mark in the ledger then places the loose sapphires in a row under the emeralds. 8000 GP. This is the star of all your gems, a star sapphire, Deep Blue A++ said to have a genie enchanted into it. Let's see shall we. He jumps off of the chair and spreads some salt around himself in a circle. He puts on the ring and rubs it.
For a moment nothing happens then the star lifts from the sapphire glowing a startling blue. A genie stood next to him. Why have you summoned me? She said.
Jasper smiles at her and says do you offer power for adventurers?
Warlock pact are you here to take it up?
No not myself we merely wanted to confirm your safety. Jasper persuades
Very well the star shone brightly and returned to the sapphire taking the genie with it.
The Temple is interested in this ring for Mask, we offer 10000GP
You have a gem in your hand bard, it is a fine yellow topaz cut as a sun, That's Hrothnars work. We have a faithful of Lathander who would be interested, 500GP just for you I believe.
Here let me check the Lute. The goldwork is fine and the mother of pearl undamaged. It's genuine. You need to attune it before use or its magic will hit you hard, take it to bed with you and let it get to know you. By tomorrow you'll be using it.
That comes to a total of 6250 GP each, do you want the Temple to hold your cash in its bank or do you want it in gold right now? Jasper jumps up onto his chair and watches your faces.
Delilah
"I think I will withdraw the amount of 250 pieces of gold for some entertainment before our next mission. The rest I would be happy to have held with the temple vault for now, but tomorrow I would be interested in a presentation of what enchanted items the temple would have available." The young dark-haired lady says with a pleased smile.
Exa
Exa is stunned into silence. For a few moments she tries to speak, her mouth opening as if to say something, but then she closes it again, blinking. She shakes her head and sticks a finger in her ear, as if trying to dislodge something from it.
Eventually she stammers, "Ha! I must have... must have had too much cream. I thought... I thought you just said six thousand."
She laughs nervously.
Kyreth
"That is a goodly sum indeed. I have no need for gold at the moment so I will entrust it to the temple for now, but I too would be interested in any useful items that may be available."
Nyli Bemblade - Gnome Arcane Trickster
Portia Thornleaf - Halfling Rogue
Mavilius
The tiefling eyes widen at the number, shimmering almost to the point of tears as he fantasizes about what fun he could have with such riches. Delilah's more refined response seems to stir him out of his reverie though. "Y-yes, yes. Best not to wander with pockets overflowing. I'll withdraw 150 gold pieces for now and leave the rest in the vault."
DM Jasper
Mavilius remember that you also have sole rights to the Topaz, that means that you have 6750GP to draw from. A princely sum. He smiled and nodded at their surprise, always take gems rather than gold you can fit a king's ransom into a small pouch.
You are interested in enchanted items or magical ones? I'll see what I can do, we have a selection of goods from the dungeons under the Yawning Portal. This evening?
Exa I think you heard me right, do you want some now?
He carefully leaned over the table to a large pouch and counted out the gold that each of you wanted
OOC Keep a tab on your character sheet of how much you've got. Just in case I get it wrong.
Exa
"Uh, yes please," Exa says as she starts to recover from her wealth-fuelled stupor. Though she's still struggling to get her thoughts straight, so she simply repeats the last number she heard someone else say. Manvilius she thinks.
"150 should be... fine."
After another moment she asks, "Are all of the temple's jobs this well-paying?"
DM Jasper
Not all but it's rare for us to come away with nothing, just ensure that in your adventuring that you choose gems over coin and you'll do well. Jasper says. Do any of you have an idea of what you are looking for? It would help me choose the enchanted items that you need.
Mavilius
The tiefling chuckles, growing a bit dizzy again at his updated total. Taking a few calming breaths, he places a hand to his chin as he considers.
"Hm, definitely a horn of silent alarm so I can warn the others quickly while playing lookout. And an Amulet of Proof against Detection and Location if you have it."
Ooc: Added his total minus the 150 to Notes on his character sheet to keep track.
DM Jasper to Mavilius
A man of taste, I'll look at the storeroom for you. Let's get you all off to bed and you can see what I've found for you tomorrow. Any last requests?
Exa
Exa taps her chin and purrs in thought, her whiskers twitching as she imagines all the things she can buy with such a pile of gold. Could she swim in that much gold? She stops her mind from wandering with a subtle shake of her head.
"Have you got anything to make disguises? Or to stay hidden? Or even to make locks easier?"
A memory of breaking one of her lockpicks in the museum flashes in her mind and she scowls briefly.
OOC: Perhaps a Hat of Disguise, Cloak of Elvenkind or Gloves of Thievery.
Kyreth
"I think I'd like items that give me mobility options, and a boost to my abilities." He pauses and thinks "Slippers of spider climbing would be useful getting past any floor traps, as would cloak of the bat, and a stone of good luck for.... well, when I need a bit of luck."
Nyli Bemblade - Gnome Arcane Trickster
Portia Thornleaf - Halfling Rogue
Next morning.
Jasper is sitting once again in the Map Room. With him are goods displayed over the tables that he'd had brought in.
Good, good, you all look so much better after a sleep. I've managed to find some of the things that you asked for and a couple of others. I have several gloves of thievery since I didn't know how many you'd need. Some of the items that you asked for are currently above your current finances. Here 's a list now go and look at the item s you want. He hands out a list.
Horn of silent alarm 350GP
Amulet of Proof against Detection and Location 20000GP
Hat of Disguise 5000GP
Cloak of Elvenkind 5000GP
Gloves of Thievery 500GP
Cloak of the Bat 6000GP
Stone of Good Luck 2500GP
Slippers of Spider Climbing 5000GP
Censor of air elemental control 7000GP
Robe of eyes 30000GP
Rod of the Pact Keeper 500GP
Charlatan's Die 100GP
Cloak of Arachnida 5000GP
Ring of invisibility 10800GP
Dagger of Venom 2500GP
Deck of Illusions 6120GP
Manual of Quickness of Action 1500GP
Periapt of Health 4000GP
Quiver of Ehlonna 1000GP
Rope of climbing 2000GP
Exa
Exa has obviously spent her free day relaxing and taking care of herself. Her feline eyes are vibrant and alert, she walks with a fresh spring in her step and her tail swishes back and forth with anticipation. It picks up pace as the treasure trove of magical items are spread in front of them. Her wide eyes dart from one item to the other, bright with an intense curiosity.
She reaches forward, her deft fingers dancing across the air just above enticing artifacts. She doesn't quite touch them, but she gets close.
"Oh I like this," she says as she reaches the Cloak of Elvenkind. "It's just my colour, don't you think? Oh and these!" she adds as she spots the Gloves of Thievery.
"Or a lovely hat!" Now it's the Hat of Disguise she has her sights on, indecision obvious in her eyes as she looks up to her companions.
Mavilius
The tiefling looks faintly disappointed that the amulet he wanted is far too expensive, but quickly gets over it. He'll just have to save up. He purchases the Horn of Silent Alarm and one pair of the Gloves of Thievery.
((-850 gp from vault total 6600, so 5750 gp left))
Kyreth
Looking at the wares on display, and their prices he realises that some will have to wait. He spots the Manual of Quickness of Action. "Now that I can definitely use!"
He takes the Manual and Stone of Good Luck. "I'll be back when I can afford more."
OOC: 4000 spent, 2300 remaining.
Nyli Bemblade - Gnome Arcane Trickster
Portia Thornleaf - Halfling Rogue