Tales of the Grey Coast (IC)

[s@squ@tch]

Hedowin looks over the selection of fruit that the vendor has arranged and takes particular notice of the fresh starfruit.

"Good sir, I will have 3 of the starfruit, 2 quince, and a small loaf of bread."

He nods to Felix,"Many thanks for the lunch, but I do recall hearing that there is no such thing as a free lunch...." He smiles.

He picks out three of the starfruit, testing each one to make sure that the meat of the fruit does not yield too easily to the slightest pressure, ensuring that each one is of ample ripeness. Then picks up two bunches of quince and an appetizing loaf of bread.

Waiting for Felix to pick up his lunch, Hedowin finally turns around and looks for a bench or table to sit down at and begin his meal. He then notices that Ebony had left his shoulder, when, he really can't remember, but he sees his raven sitting not more than 15 feet away perched upon a free table. "Come, come!" He chirps, bobbing his head up and down.


"Ahh, I see that Ebony has procured us a table, let us go join him."

Hedowin goes and sits down, and draws a slim dagger from his belt and sets to work slicing the bread and starfruit. He throws a hunk of bread to Ebony to begin working on.

"Nothing more odd than the star-shaped cross section of the starfruit," Hedowin says,"it sometimes makes me think that this fruit might have something more in store for it, besides plain consumption."

He drifts off slightly, thinking of the stars and cosmos and the various outer planes.

 

[PhoenixAsh]

"Really? What two kinds?" Roxanne asks, waiting for the punchline while looking at the three in line before them.

"One lords their abilities about, and demands that you acknowledge their superiority for their abilities. The other type can't be bothered with you - you may as well be an ant to them, for their practice is all consuming, all-important. The first should only be spoken to with praises, the other as little as possible - and only if spoken to first. Learned that my first day in training camp with the High Emperor's Army. Its always served me well," Jenna explains quietly. She speaks with assurance - for in her limited experience within the military structure of the army, its proven quite true.

 

[A Crazy Fool]

OOC: PhoenixAsh, there would be quite a few rank-and-file mages in the army who hold rank equal to that of the soldiers they are suppourting with spells, the army isn't hugely elitist in the lower ranks (commisioned officers are annother story altogether)--it can't afford to be with the constant wars going on on all of Ereva's borders. Obviously, the officers' general nastiness would stand out more (most are spellcasters), but I'm just noting.

 

[Nazhkandrias]

Felix looks at the wares of the fruit vendor, taking each one of them in visually. "Ah, such a decision! Still, I might as well enjoy the starfruit and quince while they are ripe... I believe that I shall have two of each. And I will be paying for the lunch of my companions, as well." Felix reaches around in his backpack, miraculously finding his stash of coins in less than a second. "How much will you require?" Felix absentmindedly looks around while the fruit vendor tallies up the payment. He sees the two women nearby, apparently waiting for the fruit stall. Felix steps aside, gesturing that they are more than welcome to approach. He flashes a brief smile, and says, "Forgive me if I have slowed you. Please, do not wait for me!"

[sblock=OOC]Felix will pay the vendor for all three of them (just state the price and say that Felix puts the appropriate coins down). This should cut down on PC/Merchant banter, since the focus here is on the PC/PC intro...[/sblock]

 

[A Crazy Fool]

Felix:

The merchant asks for ten beads (SP). It is a bit high, but negotiating really seems a waste of time.


Herb:

"It would cost a shade over 1000 gold coins to make spectacles that would allow you to see observe the magical auras of the item. I do not have the time to make a greater item. I must still keep making my trinkets to keep in business. If you wish to learn magic, there are many better places to look than to an old street wizard..." the old wizard pauses, thinking about what he has to say next, "Though it is true that I would quite like an aprentice. It has been many years and I am growing old. The Art is not some closely guarded secret, everyone who is able can learn if they wish. If you are truly interested in learning from one such as myself, perhaps you should meet me here when the market closes to see if you indeed have potential. My magic is not flashy, though, if you have grand dreams of leveling cities with your arcane might, you are truly deluded and can learn nothing from me. My brand of magic is a practical one."

(OOC: I made your sense motive, the wizard still seems sincere)

 

[Nazhkandrias]

[sblock=OOC]Felix will plop down 1 GP. This has been deducted from his total cash.[/sblock]

 

[kinem]

"It would cost a shade over 1000 gold coins to make spectacles that would allow you to see observe the magical auras of the item. I do not have the time to make a greater item. I must still keep making my trinkets to keep in business. If you wish to learn magic, there are many better places to look than to an old street wizard..." the old wizard pauses, thinking about what he has to say next, "Though it is true that I would quite like an aprentice. It has been many years and I am growing old. The Art is not some closely guarded secret, everyone who is able can learn if they wish. If you are truly interested in learning from one such as myself, perhaps you should meet me here when the market closes to see if you indeed have potential. My magic is not flashy, though, if you have grand dreams of leveling cities with your arcane might, you are truly deluded and can learn nothing from me. My brand of magic is a practical one."

Herb nods respectfully. "I am interested, sir ... What shall I call you? I am Herb. I don't have time to enroll in a wizards' college for full time study, as I must attend to business. But surely you must know a few tricks for self defense, as well? And, is there anything I should obtain to prepare for the lesson?"

 

[PhoenixAsh]

A Crazy Fool:[sblock] Noted. Jenna's opinion on the matter is more a product of her rather low Wisdom and lack of a Sense Motive skill. She heard a fellow soldier's take on the arcane component of the army and one or two examples in training camp reinforced the idea in her head. So she pigeonholed arcanists into the generalization and didn't bother to really dig into people's motivations or true personalities in this case.

My intent is to portray it more as a reflection of her personality than of the makeup of the army. If it is bothersome to you, please let me know and I will edit it accordingly. [/sblock]

Jenna smiles graciously at Felix, "We're in no great hurry, but thank you." She approaches the vendor and looks over his selection one more time, careful to give Felix plenty of space to complete his transaction. "The starfruit would be a good choice for you, its taste reminds one somewhat of apples. I don't much care for raw quince, though its nice in other things. These pears look good. What looks good to you Roxanne?"

 

[Phoenix8008]

"Hmm", Roxanne murmurs to herself in thouhgt. "Actually, both sound good. I think I'll take one of each the starfruit and the pears." She says to Jenna and the vendor both while pulling out her beltpouch. "What about you Jenna, you getting something else too?" she asks while paying the vendor for her fruit and whatever Jenna wants to get.

 

[A Crazy Fool]

OOC: It's not bothersome to me at all, I'm just providing setting information. Also, don't worry about money here. It forces me to think about how much fruit costs and really just wastes time. (you can put back whatever you spent here on your tally if you want. I don't think it matters, though.)


Herb:

"I am called Deran. A wizard must know how to defend oneself, of coures. Remember I am teaching no lessons yet. Think of it as more like a test. You needn't bring anything."