(CSToA) Touch of the Abyss [IC]

[Dekana]

Creamsteak: Ah, you're quite right - I was thinking banded was medium armor.

"On second thought, banded mail would probably be too heavy for me to move around in. Can you work the scales into something a bit lighter than banded, but heavier than hide? Perhaps chainmail or scalemail?"

If hide or banded are the only options, Slisik will only buy the Dragonfang Scimitar, trading in his current scimitar and making up the rest of the cost with coin (lowest value to highest). He doesn't do anything with the scales yet (like selling them or finding someplace to store them), not sure if his companions want to make armor out of them. If the dwarf can make chainmail or scalemail, Slisik buys that, following the payment plan as the last post (with a breastplate or chainmail preferred over over scalemail).

 

[Creamsteak]

"I'm afraid that the only equipment I neglected to mention was an ordinary dragonhide shield, which is roughly the same as a steel shield. It has the minor advantage of being slightly more resistant to fire than a metal shield, but it doesn't offer much more protection to the weilder than an ordinary metal shield. That's worth roughly three-hundred fourty coins, and I'd hate to do that to the hide of such a pretty beast."

"If you were to slay another dragon of equal size, together that would be enough scrap to piece together a half plate. With four, I could work down the parts to enough to make a breast plate or full plate. At least... in theory."

"If you really don't want the dragon's hide, I can buy it off you for the price of the blade. There are certain barons that might be willing to pay high coin for the finished product."

I should also inform you that you will get a bonus level shortly, so if you're willing to spend the feat for heavy armor proficiency it would be applicable soon enough.

 

[Dekana]

"Eh, I'm not looking to make a career out of slaying dragons - I doubt I could even *find* 3 more dragons, let alone slay them. The banded armor will be fine; I suppose I'll just have to learn fight effectively while wearing it. [as in, next level up!]."

Creamsteak: Ok, changing payment from the original post slightly - mainly, I'm not buying the scimitar. Slisik trades in the armor only, and pays up the rest with coin. Also, during these six months he'll be seeking an enchanter to give a +1 bonus to the banded mail.

 

[Creamsteak]

The difference is 212.5 gold trading your current armor for the dragonhide banded mail. Cost comes out as 895 silver and 123 gold. "It will take three days to finish that project, with all my apprentices helping. Does anyone else have any work?"

I'll wait for Errol to potentially react to this post, otherwise I think that's it.

 

[Redclaw]

[sblock=Payment]Assuming we split the gems and coin evenly, that comes out to 1 topaz (300gp) and 900gp in coin (1500sp, 330gp, 42pp). So 1200gp each.[/sblock]

[sblock=payment]I think the math will be a bit more complicated. We should factor in the price of items being claimed as well (4200 gp for the sword, minus the 1200 for your tradein which I'll pay for, for example.) [/sblock]

It is a truly fine opportunity, but I think I am happy with my current kukri, thank you.

 

[Nephtys]

Veris buttons her blouse with an irritated look at the young man in front of her. She had expected more from such a fine specimen, but his fumbling and haste had left her unfulfilled and frustrated. Without saying a word she turns from him and walks away, seeking some other way to quench her fire. Maybe if she got really drunk...

(ooc: She's been away from other people for a long time, it's only natural (and she is demonspawn )

 

[Redclaw]

[sblock=loot]So, my quick calculation using the sale value (1/2 cost for magic, etc) for each item, and ignoring the obsidian steed as something we likely can't sell or give to one person, shows that as a group we netted 22,425 gold, which divides down to 5,606.25 gold each. So, if Errol gives Slisik 1,000 gp of his share for the +1 greatsword (leaving Errol 4,606.25), the dragonborn can have the +2 (4,000 value) and still have 2,606.25 from the haul.
If everyone else who wants magic items buys them at half price from the pile, it should work out.

Does that work for the rest of you? [/sblock]

 

[Dekana]

[sblock=loot]I posted something kinda similar to that last night in the OOC thread. Although I get slightly different values, 21,050gp total instead of your 22,424gp. As I mentioned there too, I'd charge only 1/4 price for the +1 greatsword. You get his close-friend discount. [/sblock]

 

[Creamsteak]

After dealing with the dwarf's trading post, your group seeks out a slightly seedy connection from previous endeavors. A man by the name of Animus Abdicere, an old friend that works the black market and serves as a pocket spellcaster and enchanter of sorts. His own tongue was slit out years ago, and the replacement he ripped out of a demon and had grafted on serves its purpose instead.

"I see your haphazard trip into the mountains did pay off. I'm sorry I had to hedge my bets before. It was quite the carbunkle dealing with the Istivin Thieves Guild at the time. I had to make a repentance of sorts to prevent the poor sheep from catting away with my merchandise." He hints at some prior deal that didn't quite go your way due to other exchanges that previously occured.

"As per the usual agreement, I can fence some of your more peculiar finds for you. I'll give you 30% up front, and 30% after the sale, taking only the small finder's fee for myself." He operates his business on the presumption that he can sell the items for 90% to 100% of their market value.

Assuming they are offered or mentioned, "The scrolls I can pay up-front for. I already have a contract with a particularly interesting noblewoman out of Shillingrad that would pay me a great deal for those. I'll offer you 120%, which I can pay right now. That seems more than fair to me."

In addition, he currently has a few items on hand and can perform some basic services. His reputation, however, is that much of his merchandise is not what it appears - and his enchantments are rumored to always have a back-door counterspell just in case he ever needs an unfair advantage.

Inventory
full plate +1 (2,385 gp)
large steel shield +1 (1,053 gp)
large wooden shield +1 (light fortification) (3,741 gp)
studded leather armor +1 (1,057 gp)
ring of minor elemental resistance (electricity) (7,200 gp)
ring of protection +2 (7,200 gp)
ring of jumping (5,062 gp)
ring of sustenance (2,250 gp)
bastard sword +1 (1,050 gp)
scimitar +1 (keen) (4,192 gp)
headband of intellect (+2) (3,600 gp)
amulet of natural armor (+1) (1,800 gp)
bag of holding (bag 2) (4,500 gp)
quiver of Ehlonna (1,620 gp)
gloves of Dexterity +2 (3,600 gp)

Enchanting
Animus can craft scrolls, magic weapons and armor, and wonderous items. He charges full market price for such services. His spell selection is limited to sorcerer/wizard spells of 3rd level and below and caster level of 6th.

 

[Dekana]

[sblock=ooc/payment] I haven't heard any disagreement about splitting up the loot as described in the ooc post, so I'm going with that.

Creamsteak: With the blacksmith, Slisik traded in his old armor and spent 2125sp for the new dragonhide armor. For this merchant, he sells the holy symbol for 60%, so 400 value *.66 = 266gp 6sp 6cp? Let's call it 265gp. He then buys a +1 enchantment for his new armor, spending 3860sp and 614gp (he has enough with the sale of the +1 greatsword to Errol). I'll update my character sheet to take into account all these transactions.

Also, I guess I should mention. Slisik has a bit of a quirk where he often refers to people in the third person, even if they're right in front of him. You could attribute it to his low charisma, but I personally couldn't imagine a walking lizard without some sort of condescending accent. [/sblock]Slisik takes the rather heavy Holy Symbol plundered from the dragon's cache, and sets it in front of Animus. "How much for this? It looks important... and valuable." he says, never very good at bargaining. "Also, I have Gurhald the blacksmith making me some armor crafted from the scales of the great wyrm we slew. This human know him, yes? I want the set given a basic enchantment, when Gurhald is done with it. I can pay up front, of course."