Leif's Keep on the Shadowfell [IC #1] [FULL]

[Leif]

"So, what do you think, Sir Mage? How many of these prime potions will you be needing today for 100 gp each? If you buy three or more, I can make you a much, much better deal!" Bairwin has evidently forgotten already that he is only supposed to have a very few potions that are very, very rare.... One look at his face tells Aimhirghin why, too! [cha-ching!!!!!!!!]

[Mowgli]

"We'll have to earn some coin before we can afford such prices, I'm afraid. We might be able afford one such potion if you could see your way clear to lowering the price a bit. I know it's difficult for you to come by such rare potions out here so I expect to pay somewhat more than I would in the city."

We're done with the stick, time to put some balm on the wounds . . .

The bard puts all of his considerable charm into his voice, projecting understanding and empathy.

OOC

I can't seem to find the list of loot from the Kobolds - remind me where it is?

PS - I'm definitely not trying to hog the action here - y'all come on back if you can think of an excuse!

[Leif]

Realizing that such a group of adventurers would make for a very welcome influx of new gold in Winterhaven, Bairwin is quite anxious to make new, paying customers of you. "Tell you what, we can probably get by with allowing you felas to get one potion for a lower price. Make me an offer, please?"

OOC: The kobolds had a whopping 34sp, plus I hope you remembered to bring their weapons and gear to sell, too!

[Mowgli]

OOC: How many gluepots and firepots did we lift from them?

[renau1g]

OOC Mowgli

I've kept up the loot list in the RG.
http://www.enworld.org/forum/4760781-post10.html

[Leif]

I think my previous total was wrong, so here's the whole loot list: (That is, except for the silver, which you should already have down.)

2 short swords
2 small shilelds that look to have been made from big dragon scales
5 spears
15 javelins
5 light shields
1 small suit of leather armor
1 sling and 20 bullets
2 firepots
1 gluepot

[Mowgli]

"Tell ya what . . . we've got a small pile of equipment we took from the last bunch of kobolds we took down. Altogether you could probably sell it for a bit over 100 gold, but truth to tell its a bit of a pain for us to carry around. We'll give you that equipment and glue and firepots for two of the potions.

In addition, I have a proposition for you. We'll likely be here for a while, and if all goes as I think it will we'll be bringing in more equipment to sell and will need more of these potions (among other things). Why don't we make an agreement that anything we have to sell you'll buy from us at about half what you'll be able to re-sell it for, and in return you give us your best no haggle price on anything we buy. You increase your stock and selection at a good price and you're not paying some merchant additional monies to bring goods all the way out here, and we get the peace of mind of knowing we're getting the best deal we can. Mind, we'll know if you're not being honest with us."

Leif

That's 50 GP for the equipment at ½ book price, plus the 75 for the glue/firepots. I'm guessing these are potions of healing, so Aimhirghin's offer is worth about 25 GP over book price for the two potions.

[Leif]

"Well, now, that's a-layin' yer cards right smack on the table! I like that! Let me see ...... OK! You've got yourself a deal! Shake on it friend? Oh, and I didn't catch your names?"

[Lou]

Taking his turn shaking on the deal, "Master Wildarson, I am Elerosse." With a wink, Elerosse causes the sound of coins jingling to come from Bariwin's pocket. "I need to purchase a weeks trail rations for our upcoming visit to the Kobold lair. What is your best price for that?"

OOC: Ghost Sound cantrip

[Leif]

Elerosse can just barely tell that his cantrip caused poor Bairwin to soil himself.
Bairwin says, "Pleased to make your acquaintance, Mr. Elerosse!" But, from the look in his eyes, you can tell that on the inside he is saying, 'Oh, Lor'! ANOTHER Wizard!' But, overcoming this implulse, he continues, "Yes, just give me one-and-a-half shakes to get your rations for you. (I'll change me skivvies later.) And they're most excellent! Made by me own wife herself."

OOC: He isn't joking, either! They really ARE the Cadillac of Trail Rations, based on your experience. Lots of fresh vegetables, plenty of roughage, savory nuts, and some very well dried meat that has somehow managed to remain moist!

OOC: Book price minus 5 sp is his "best" price for rations to his New Trading Parnters! 120 bonus xp to all, for the shrewd trading by Aimhirghin! (Please keep your 'oohs,' 'ahhs,' and 'thank yous' confined to the OOC thread, thanks. )

[Scotley]

The warforged looks on in admiration as his companions work on the shopkeeper. The commercial behavior of humans is almost as interesting and mystifying as their sexual foibles. He almost wishes he needed something so that he try his own skills at this most interesting challenge.

[Leif]

OOC: What the heck? 50 more xp for everbody for Scotley's impresssive role-play of the befuddled automaton Basher7.

[renau1g]

Glad that they have the rations and that he wasn't forced into negotiations, Khellek will anxiously await the chance to go and visit the Sister that they had heard about when they arrived.

"Have you everything you need? If so, I must see the holy woman we heard about" the shifter says.

[Leif]

OOC: The map is in post 244. Just let me know when Khellek gets to the temple.

[Mowgli]

Having finished the negotiations and purchased rations, Aimhirghin follows his friend out.

"You think the holy woman will have word of your sister, Khellek?"

[Scotley]

Basher7 nods to the shop keeper and follows his companions out to see what interesting things they'll do at the temple.

[Leif]

As the party nears the temple, you see that it is a quite old structure of mossy stone. The door stands invitingly ajar.

[Walking Dad]

Tarrk looks at the big structure...
"Typical for these gods. Need a own house nearly everywhere. Not like the spirits... ok, they have monoliths...
Nothing against you Khellek or your god."

OOC

Hi everyone. Good to be back

Mini stat block

Tarrk Bloodhoove
Perception: 19 Insight: 12 Normal Vision
AC 15 Fortitude 16 Reflex 12 Will 12
Hit Points: 3/36 Bloodied: 18
Temporary Hit Points: 3
Action Points: 1 Second Wind: 1
Healing Surge: 9 Surges per day: 9/11
At-Will Powers: Howling Strike, Recuperating Strike
Encounter Powers: Swift Charge, Goring Charge, Great Cleave
Daily Powers: Bloodhunt Rage

[Leif]

There is a seim-permanent notice posted near the temple door that, from teh obvious weathering of the sign, has been there for some significant time. It indicates that services are held three times each week, and are presided over by the local priestess, Sister Linora. Special note is also made of the specific times when in each of the services that special attention will be given to Avandra, Goddess of luck and change.

[renau1g]

Khellek will look at the times wondering if he should approach now or wait until after one of the ceremonies. His journey had been long, but now that it could be close to completion the shifter was anxious to find out some news of his sister.

He looks at the others though, and decides right now is not the time to be selfish, there were many innocent here who would benefit from the destruction of the kobolds, while his quest could wait a few more hours.

"We should go and see if we can stop this kobold threat first, then, when my mind is focused only on my one goal, I'll return" Khellek says, baring his teeth at Tarrk, "Don't worry, I'm sure the Moonmaiden will remember your words when the time comes." continuing jokingly.

DM

Shouldn't it be Tymora, Goddess of Luck? I think Avandra is from the Core World. Good thing is that she has a good relationship with Selune (actually living in Selune's domain)