Isk will approach the counter with the ring and say, "Well met, friends. I have an offer for you. I'll pay the asking price of the ring and, instead of haggling with you, I'll instead ask for any information you have on the maze. I imagine you get people in and out of here all the time with stories about the maze. What do you say?"
Hendrick nods but Sylas walks away to wrap up another sale.
"I'll answer three questions," Hendrick says with a wry smile. "Choose wisely," he adds glancing nervously at the bronze warforge before looking back at Isk holding out his hand for the coin.
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Sometimes a Nat 1 tells a better story than a Nat 20 ever could.
Nam, disappointed at the high prices, will walk up to the counter where Isk is at "I need to arm up then whatever I have left can be added to the pot. I will just be needing a couple potions of healing please."
OOC: I would like to point out you guys picked some really expensive OP stuff for level 3s. Regardless of how you feel about it, my prices were WAY low in comparison to actual items. You could have asked for literally anything, those were your choices!!
Sylas is attending Nam with a curt nod. "Potions of healing start at 50 gold pieces," the blue tinted elf says smiling softly. "How many will you take," he asks going to another counter near a bookshelf of potions with shelves from floor to ceiling! "We have most potions too if you'd be tempted to purchase others," he adds. "All for a fitting price of course," the elf adds.
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OOC: I don't actually know what the costs of magic items are at all, I assumed that rarity determined the cost so I chose all items that were listed as common rarity assuming they would be the cheapest. Doesn't matter though, it should be more fun if we are not already loaded down with magic items
Karnic walks up behind Isk with the three items he found, holding two in one hand and the cards in the other. He taps Isk on the shoulder and holds out the six cards with a mischievous smile, "Hey Isk, wanna draw a card?"
Karnic waits for Isk's answer before turning to Hendrick saying, "This is a very marvelous shop you run here and it is very impressive that you can potentially find almost any magical item you could want. I feel humbled to be in such a fine and extraordinary establishment." He gives a polite bow before holding out the sack and the decanter, "I have found these two items that I would like to purchase, but I couldn't help but notice that they have been previously well loved. Perhaps we can come to a mutually beneficial deal on these."
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Be excellent to each other, and roll for initiative dudes!
Nam will pay him 100gp for 2 potions of healing. "Thank you sir. I hope to visit you again soon." And with that he steps outside to wait on the others.
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Elon Andrael- High Elf sorcerer- Waterdeep Dragon Heist
Tomac- goliath barbarian- Yet Another Storm Kings Thunder
"Thank you Hendrick...three questions you say? Three happens to be my lucky number, " Isk says with a smile, "It seems like there are several ways to get into the maze, which one do you think is the safest?"
Isk knows that Cyric is the god of lies and so will insight check hendrick's answers. Insight: 22
With advantage in case knowing who Cyric is helps:
Insight: 9
OoC: I'll post one question at a time in case his answers makes me think of another/different question.
"Like I said, I don't know much about the maze... it opens on the full moon... has 12 entrances.. many champions, but know one knows who they are. Hell I even heard the Emperor's grandfather won his throne in the damn maze. Thats about it oh yeah I can't' forget the many dangers and treasure." Griff says as he sits slouched in his seat.
"I'm Griff by the way." he says, introducing himself to ones who are engaged with him "Who might you guys be?" Griffs gaze hangs on the female half-elf.
"Well loved," Hendrick cocks an eyebrow. "These have been sitting on a shelf awaiting a worthy weilder sir," he adds with flared nostrils! "You seem sir to have a disposition like your companion," he adds glaring.
The bronze man stands at attention again but Hendrick waves him off.
OOC: No haggling, Hendrick's post prices are priced because the things are obvisously salvaged from the maze silly boys! I'm not lowering prices more from the DMG.
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Hendrick then turns to Isk. "Your companions sir are making me tired," he adds rubbing his temples. "I don't know the safest route sir," he answers truthfully. "We, none of us in the village have ever entered the maze," he adds still telling the truth! "Second question," he adds with a sigh.
The bronze man has turned from the counter and is moving about the store.
When it is Garrett's turn he will approach the counter.
"Good sir, I am in need of the following spell components. A bit of fleece, a small straight piece of iron, a snake's tongue and either a bit of honeycomb or a drop of sweet oil and a 50 gp diamond. Do you have these available and how much will they be? "
Sylas helps Nam with the healing potions then moves to Garret.
"We have all those things," Sylas replies. "For the components are 10 gold. There is both honeycomb and sweet oil which would you prefer," he asks. "We have the diamond too...it is 50," he adds putting each on the counter. '"60 gold please," he says holding out hid hand in his other the diamond.
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"Ah, the honey comb is fine. Thank you. " Garrett hands the man 60 gp and takes the items and stows them in his component pouch. He'll then head out the door and make his way to the smithy.
When he enters he approaches the counter.
"I am interested in trading in my short bow and these arrows as well as my barely used leather armor. How much will you give for them towards a new set of studded leather armor? As you can see these items are in excellent condition as I just started using them a short time ago. But I am looking to upgrade my armor in preparation for the maze.
"I'm Finn and this is my daughter Geneva," the older human man says motioning to the half-elf who smiles brightly.
"So seems we all know very little about this maze we're about to enter eh," Geneva says smirking. "Call me Gen," she adds motioning to your wolf now Griff. "Her name," she asks next. "This is Jinx," she then says motioning to the hawk.
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Flint finds the general store teaming with life. Locals and travelers alike are looking for wares and a team of halfling flit from one end of the store to another, seven in total, handing the clientele.
"Be with you in one moment," a stout halfling in a teal suit calls out as he weighs dried meat for a burly half-orc with a mohawk, battered chainmail, and a surprising tusky smile!
Roll me an investigation to see what you 'see' Wreck!
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Garret walked passed an impressive tall human woman with short black hair pounding away at an anvil and enters the shop to find a blonde half-elf wrapping up the package of the raven-haired woman he saw in the tavern. The raven-haired woman gives Garret a smile looking around to him and Nam who's been milling around the forge waiting his turn to be helped.
"Your companions are fools if you think you're worthy of the maze," the raven-haired woman says in thieve's chant to Garret lingering for his retort as Gilly goes to help Nam.
"Sorry for the wait," Gilly says. "How can I help you sir," she asks Nam.
“I am looking to trade in this fine quarter staff and purchase a short sword along with studded leather armor. Do you have these and are any of them say extra special? Nam smiles and tries to be as polite as possible. He gives a head nod to Garret.
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Elon Andrael- High Elf sorcerer- Waterdeep Dragon Heist
Tomac- goliath barbarian- Yet Another Storm Kings Thunder
"Please, Take your time." Flint would reply to the halfling as he slowly walks around the store, looking for provisions and equipment that may be useful in the maze. While walking up and down the isles he will continue to sneak peeks at the Half-orc... trying to determine if perhaps he is planning on taking on the maze as well. After a while, Flint will approach the half-orc and tap him on the shoulder. "Hello there sir, I cannot help but admire your choice in meats! You must have a keen eye for quality" Shooting him a smile before turning to the Halfling, "But I would expect nothing less than the highest quality goods in this store, I have heard great things and had to see for myself". Flint would then turn his gaze back to the half-orc. "Hey, stocking up on food.. Dressed for a fight... you wouldn't happen to be preparing for the maze as well would you? Maybe we can help each other out? If you could provide me some information on the maze, maybe you would allow me to pay for that meat for you?
Persuasion.... 17
OOC: Flint is looking for woodcarving tools, healers kits, waterskins, a grappling hook, a crowbar, sacks, and provisions.... for starters :D I would have had Flint ask for that stuff but I was waiting to hear what the response is from the half orc.
"Yes, of course," Gilly replies looking at the raven-haired woman and Garret at the door before moving to help Nam. She leads him to a wall where finely carved quarterstaffs hang on the wall from floor to ceiling before she then gestures to a table nearby with a dark green and a dark red studded leathers remain for purchase. "Staff will run you around 1 gold while the leathers are 75 gold. These are the only ones we have remaining," she adds quickly. "Strange I have never had such a run on the forge before with people not coming prepared for...well traveling," she adds smiling still shooting nervous glances at Garret and the raven-haired woman squaring off at the door.
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OOC: Flint can see a lot of things he thinks he needs. Roll investigation for woodcarving tools and the healer's kits if any remain.
The half-orc gives Flint a leery look but speaks from one warrior to another.
"I've been paid to escort some people through," he begins tone gruff. "I don't know a thing about it other than that the damn thing opens tomorrow at midnight on the full moon," the half-orc says paying for his own rations. "Seems like a soft type that wants to go in if you ask me," he adds smirking.
The halfling looks nervously been the two hulking masses before him and tried his best to smile earnestly.
"Not a lot of information around about the maze," the halfling speaks up his large brown eyes darting about warily before he continues, "I think that's the draw to so many," he adds next with a curt nod as the half-orc dips his head to Flint and walks off to rejoin a party.
Flint sees them now. All humans lingering now at the door. They all Flint notices now are wearing robes of various shades of purple and ALL have the same skull wreathed in purple flames on their backs as they turn to leave.
"Now what can I get for you sir," the halfling then asks Flint curiously his tone bright now speaking of commerce!
Flint finds several waterskins 2 gold, grappling hooks 4 gold, crowbars 2 gold, and sacks of varying sizes from 1 gold to 10 gold which looks like it could hold a person?! There are two large barrels of hardtack biscuits and dried meats in clear view beside the counter. Each of these are bagged at the counter and seem to be sold in 10-day increments for 1 gold a piece. Behind the counter and register, there's a huge sign that reads "Best Provisions in Carrowkeel, Last Stop before Bitterend". Flint can make a history check about Bitterend.
Isk will approach the counter with the ring and say, "Well met, friends. I have an offer for you. I'll pay the asking price of the ring and, instead of haggling with you, I'll instead ask for any information you have on the maze. I imagine you get people in and out of here all the time with stories about the maze. What do you say?"
isk will just take 50gp from Flint's 200.
OOC: Roll persuasion!
Sometimes a Nat 1 tells a better story than a Nat 20 ever could.
Persuasion: 21
Hendrick nods but Sylas walks away to wrap up another sale.
"I'll answer three questions," Hendrick says with a wry smile. "Choose wisely," he adds glancing nervously at the bronze warforge before looking back at Isk holding out his hand for the coin.
Sometimes a Nat 1 tells a better story than a Nat 20 ever could.
Nam, disappointed at the high prices, will walk up to the counter where Isk is at "I need to arm up then whatever I have left can be added to the pot. I will just be needing a couple potions of healing please."
Elon Andrael- High Elf sorcerer- Waterdeep Dragon Heist
Tomac- goliath barbarian- Yet Another Storm Kings Thunder
OOC: I would like to point out you guys picked some really expensive OP stuff for level 3s. Regardless of how you feel about it, my prices were WAY low in comparison to actual items. You could have asked for literally anything, those were your choices!!
Sylas is attending Nam with a curt nod. "Potions of healing start at 50 gold pieces," the blue tinted elf says smiling softly. "How many will you take," he asks going to another counter near a bookshelf of potions with shelves from floor to ceiling! "We have most potions too if you'd be tempted to purchase others," he adds. "All for a fitting price of course," the elf adds.
Sometimes a Nat 1 tells a better story than a Nat 20 ever could.
OOC: I don't actually know what the costs of magic items are at all, I assumed that rarity determined the cost so I chose all items that were listed as common rarity assuming they would be the cheapest. Doesn't matter though, it should be more fun if we are not already loaded down with magic items
Karnic walks up behind Isk with the three items he found, holding two in one hand and the cards in the other. He taps Isk on the shoulder and holds out the six cards with a mischievous smile, "Hey Isk, wanna draw a card?"
Karnic waits for Isk's answer before turning to Hendrick saying, "This is a very marvelous shop you run here and it is very impressive that you can potentially find almost any magical item you could want. I feel humbled to be in such a fine and extraordinary establishment." He gives a polite bow before holding out the sack and the decanter, "I have found these two items that I would like to purchase, but I couldn't help but notice that they have been previously well loved. Perhaps we can come to a mutually beneficial deal on these."
Be excellent to each other, and roll for initiative dudes!
Nam will pay him 100gp for 2 potions of healing. "Thank you sir. I hope to visit you again soon." And with that he steps outside to wait on the others.
Elon Andrael- High Elf sorcerer- Waterdeep Dragon Heist
Tomac- goliath barbarian- Yet Another Storm Kings Thunder
Isk hands over the 350 gold pieces and puts the Ring of Protection on.
"Thank you Hendrick...three questions you say? Three happens to be my lucky number, " Isk says with a smile, "It seems like there are several ways to get into the maze, which one do you think is the safest?"
Isk knows that Cyric is the god of lies and so will insight check hendrick's answers. Insight: 22
With advantage in case knowing who Cyric is helps:
Insight: 9
OoC: I'll post one question at a time in case his answers makes me think of another/different question.
OoC: Gold housing keeping, there is 150gp of Flint's goal still in the communal pot and I have 8gp I could give out as well.
"Like I said, I don't know much about the maze... it opens on the full moon... has 12 entrances.. many champions, but know one knows who they are. Hell I even heard the Emperor's grandfather won his throne in the damn maze. Thats about it oh yeah I can't' forget the many dangers and treasure." Griff says as he sits slouched in his seat.
"I'm Griff by the way." he says, introducing himself to ones who are engaged with him "Who might you guys be?" Griffs gaze hangs on the female half-elf.
"Well loved," Hendrick cocks an eyebrow. "These have been sitting on a shelf awaiting a worthy weilder sir," he adds with flared nostrils! "You seem sir to have a disposition like your companion," he adds glaring.
The bronze man stands at attention again but Hendrick waves him off.
OOC: No haggling, Hendrick's post prices are priced because the things are obvisously salvaged from the maze silly boys! I'm not lowering prices more from the DMG.
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Hendrick then turns to Isk. "Your companions sir are making me tired," he adds rubbing his temples. "I don't know the safest route sir," he answers truthfully. "We, none of us in the village have ever entered the maze," he adds still telling the truth! "Second question," he adds with a sigh.
The bronze man has turned from the counter and is moving about the store.
Sometimes a Nat 1 tells a better story than a Nat 20 ever could.
When it is Garrett's turn he will approach the counter.
"Good sir, I am in need of the following spell components. A bit of fleece, a small straight piece of iron, a snake's tongue and either a bit of honeycomb or a drop of sweet oil and a 50 gp diamond. Do you have these available and how much will they be? "
Sylas helps Nam with the healing potions then moves to Garret.
"We have all those things," Sylas replies. "For the components are 10 gold. There is both honeycomb and sweet oil which would you prefer," he asks. "We have the diamond too...it is 50," he adds putting each on the counter. '"60 gold please," he says holding out hid hand in his other the diamond.
Sometimes a Nat 1 tells a better story than a Nat 20 ever could.
"Ah, the honey comb is fine. Thank you. " Garrett hands the man 60 gp and takes the items and stows them in his component pouch. He'll then head out the door and make his way to the smithy.
When he enters he approaches the counter.
"I am interested in trading in my short bow and these arrows as well as my barely used leather armor. How much will you give for them towards a new set of studded leather armor? As you can see these items are in excellent condition as I just started using them a short time ago. But I am looking to upgrade my armor in preparation for the maze.
"I'm Finn and this is my daughter Geneva," the older human man says motioning to the half-elf who smiles brightly.
"So seems we all know very little about this maze we're about to enter eh," Geneva says smirking. "Call me Gen," she adds motioning to your wolf now Griff. "Her name," she asks next. "This is Jinx," she then says motioning to the hawk.
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Flint finds the general store teaming with life. Locals and travelers alike are looking for wares and a team of halfling flit from one end of the store to another, seven in total, handing the clientele.
"Be with you in one moment," a stout halfling in a teal suit calls out as he weighs dried meat for a burly half-orc with a mohawk, battered chainmail, and a surprising tusky smile!
Roll me an investigation to see what you 'see' Wreck!
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Garret walked passed an impressive tall human woman with short black hair pounding away at an anvil and enters the shop to find a blonde half-elf wrapping up the package of the raven-haired woman he saw in the tavern. The raven-haired woman gives Garret a smile looking around to him and Nam who's been milling around the forge waiting his turn to be helped.
"Your companions are fools if you think you're worthy of the maze," the raven-haired woman says in thieve's chant to Garret lingering for his retort as Gilly goes to help Nam.
"Sorry for the wait," Gilly says. "How can I help you sir," she asks Nam.
Sometimes a Nat 1 tells a better story than a Nat 20 ever could.
“I am looking to trade in this fine quarter staff and purchase a short sword along with studded leather armor. Do you have these and are any of them say extra special? Nam smiles and tries to be as polite as possible. He gives a head nod to Garret.
Elon Andrael- High Elf sorcerer- Waterdeep Dragon Heist
Tomac- goliath barbarian- Yet Another Storm Kings Thunder
"Please, Take your time." Flint would reply to the halfling as he slowly walks around the store, looking for provisions and equipment that may be useful in the maze. While walking up and down the isles he will continue to sneak peeks at the Half-orc... trying to determine if perhaps he is planning on taking on the maze as well. After a while, Flint will approach the half-orc and tap him on the shoulder. "Hello there sir, I cannot help but admire your choice in meats! You must have a keen eye for quality" Shooting him a smile before turning to the Halfling, "But I would expect nothing less than the highest quality goods in this store, I have heard great things and had to see for myself". Flint would then turn his gaze back to the half-orc. "Hey, stocking up on food.. Dressed for a fight... you wouldn't happen to be preparing for the maze as well would you? Maybe we can help each other out? If you could provide me some information on the maze, maybe you would allow me to pay for that meat for you?
Persuasion.... 17
OOC: Flint is looking for woodcarving tools, healers kits, waterskins, a grappling hook, a crowbar, sacks, and provisions.... for starters :D I would have had Flint ask for that stuff but I was waiting to hear what the response is from the half orc.
Nam sees Gilly making a mental list.
"Yes, of course," Gilly replies looking at the raven-haired woman and Garret at the door before moving to help Nam. She leads him to a wall where finely carved quarterstaffs hang on the wall from floor to ceiling before she then gestures to a table nearby with a dark green and a dark red studded leathers remain for purchase. "Staff will run you around 1 gold while the leathers are 75 gold. These are the only ones we have remaining," she adds quickly. "Strange I have never had such a run on the forge before with people not coming prepared for...well traveling," she adds smiling still shooting nervous glances at Garret and the raven-haired woman squaring off at the door.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
OOC: Flint can see a lot of things he thinks he needs. Roll investigation for woodcarving tools and the healer's kits if any remain.
The half-orc gives Flint a leery look but speaks from one warrior to another.
"I've been paid to escort some people through," he begins tone gruff. "I don't know a thing about it other than that the damn thing opens tomorrow at midnight on the full moon," the half-orc says paying for his own rations. "Seems like a soft type that wants to go in if you ask me," he adds smirking.
The halfling looks nervously been the two hulking masses before him and tried his best to smile earnestly.
"Not a lot of information around about the maze," the halfling speaks up his large brown eyes darting about warily before he continues, "I think that's the draw to so many," he adds next with a curt nod as the half-orc dips his head to Flint and walks off to rejoin a party.
Flint sees them now. All humans lingering now at the door. They all Flint notices now are wearing robes of various shades of purple and ALL have the same skull wreathed in purple flames on their backs as they turn to leave.
"Now what can I get for you sir," the halfling then asks Flint curiously his tone bright now speaking of commerce!
Flint finds several waterskins 2 gold, grappling hooks 4 gold, crowbars 2 gold, and sacks of varying sizes from 1 gold to 10 gold which looks like it could hold a person?! There are two large barrels of hardtack biscuits and dried meats in clear view beside the counter. Each of these are bagged at the counter and seem to be sold in 10-day increments for 1 gold a piece. Behind the counter and register, there's a huge sign that reads "Best Provisions in Carrowkeel, Last Stop before Bitterend". Flint can make a history check about Bitterend.
Sometimes a Nat 1 tells a better story than a Nat 20 ever could.