[sblock=Emral]The shops are closed right now, but you can see the price tags through the window.
The 'Legion of Bone' chess set has a marble base, about 1 1/2 feet square. It's a bit hefty--both in mass and price. 100 GP. Little necromantic sigils decorate the base and the pieces. It may be enchanted.
A pewter statue of the Three Storms fills about the same space as a 6" cube. Its a dramatic scene of the three elementals, floating on clouds, while performing kung fu poses. It looks to be about 3 GP.
You can come back later and buy if you wish.[/sblock]
The skull lord harrumphs as Hadarai steps past him. "The nerve of some people."
"We were going to introduce him."
"**** it."
He stomps off, back towards the elevator. The bells on his staff ring, punctuating each step he takes. He mutters as he the door closes. "I remember, back in the day, before I died, people had a thing... It's been so long since I've experienced it, I can't remember what it was called."
"Do you mean, 'manners'?"
"Yes. I think that's it."
The elevator door closes.
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The doorway opens onto a balcony overlooking the coliseum. The morning sun shines through the open roof. You can see the entire stadium is carved from turtle shell in smooth, flowing curves.
You can see from the furnishings, the balcony is sort of an office. Though it has an informal air about it.
Seated in a large, but comfortable wicker chair is the Chairman of TURTLEDOME!, Mr. Aggravus Pinch. The oni, twice the height of a human, holds a newspaper. He wears a red velvet bed-robe, spectacles, and bear-skin slippers. (You can tell its bear skin, because the preserved heads of the bears decorate the top of his feet.) His hair has been teased to stand straight in the air, moving lazily in the breeze. His locks almost add another man-height to him. Beside him is a folding table with an urn of coffee and various breakfast dumplings.
"Oh, hello," he says, looking behind you with some degree of expectation.
After a moment, he raises an eyebrow, shows a hint of dissappointment. The he smiles a winning, professional smile, exposing the best parts of his polished tusks. "I am Aggravus Pinch," says he. Then, he sweeps an arm, encompassing the view, "And this is my creation, TURTLEDOME!"
He stands and bows. "Please, don't stand on formalities for my sake. Have a seat," he says gesturing at some nearby--more normal sized chairs--and then he offers some his breakfast dumplings, "Have a treat."
[sblock=Insight DC 12]You notice that the arrangement of the furniture is open. There are no desks or tables between yourself and Mr. Pinch. Also, your chairs are on a raised portion of the patio, allowing you to look eye-to-eye with the Chairman. Obviously, this is arranged to keep you at ease.[/sblock]
"Here," he says, ringing a small bell, "Let me summon one of the staff to make you more comfortable. I'm surprised that no one came in with you, and I apologize for the discourtesy."
A marilith (in black, frilly, low-cut maid's outfit) appears. She offers you a variety of snacks and drinks. [OOC: You can act this out if you wish.]
Once you are settled, Mr. Pinch eases back into his chair. He makes an expansive gesture, spreading his hands. "So, tell me. Who do you want to fight?"
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