Town Business (Gaul)

[Rusty Tincanne]

Clay Weatherwax
Entering the Butcher/Grocer, Clay addresses the proprietor. Pardon me, Mr. Clive. I would like to purchase
8 torches 3 sp, 6 cp
4 fresh rations 9 sp, 6 cp


I am also interested in
10 bottles (southern) wine, 24 gp
10 pounds of walnuts
1 barrel of dried fish
2 wheels of cheese
a bunch of dried sausages

What would you say to 35 gold pieces, including delivery?

The rations and torches are already purchased, so just the stuff for the Farrows.

[Marullus]

"35? That's fair, without the barrel of fish. That'd be worth more than that alone. But I know the vintage that Mrs. Farrow likes; I can deliver it." Mr. Clive sets about filling the order.

[Rusty Tincanne]

6 barrels of dried, salted fish. (60 lbs) - 192 gp offered

bad mathon my part.but not toomuch more....

Looking as young as he can, Clay haggles.It's just thattheir daughters were just rescued and i thought they might have a party. How about throwing in the barrel of fish for another 25 gold, sir? Or half a barrel for 15?

CHA 13 [3d6] = 11

[Marullus]

He grunts, then acquiesces. "A barrel for 32, or a half for 16. Can't be giving it away, you know..."

[Rusty Tincanne]

67 gold total then. Delivered. And myself and the farmhands get to ride. It'll be my first time in a wagon, if you let me.

[Dram]

Baxtaw steps into the general store. Good day to you sir. I come to resupply some before I set out on the road again.

Purchasing;
7 days dry rations
1 dozen arrows
50 ft rope


I cannot find a list of prices for basic items. I tried to look into the Lablord link but it a zip file which I cannot open.

[hedgeknight]

The closest thing is the natural spring and grotto already built for Gwanwen.[/ooc]

Casper would like to visit this spot before he departs with Fingers and the expedition.

The grocer is more than happy to assist. He does still have carrots, but the fresh apple crops are done. He has dried, sauced, or preserves. Nuts, raisins, and other dry goods are in plentiful supply. You may choose what you like. Buy as man-days rations.

Disappointed about the apples, Casper buys several bunches of carrots, some nuts, and some raisins.
Deducted 10 silver = 5 days unpreserved rations.

[Marullus]

67 gold total then. Delivered. And myself and the farmhands get to ride. It'll be my first time in a wagon, if you let me.

He agrees, and you and Clarabelle's dad can ride on the wagon on the morning of 10 May 2021. Deduct the coin.

Baxtaw steps into the general store. Good day to you sir. I come to resupply some before I set out on the road again.
Purchasing;
7 days dry rations
1 dozen arrows
50 ft rope
I cannot find a list of prices for basic items. I tried to look into the Lablord link but it a zip file which I cannot open.

7 days dry rations (trail rations, 5sp/day) = 3gp, 5sp
1 dozen arrows (Quiver and 20 arrows, 5gp * 20% markup = 6gp). Total: 20 arrows is 6gp. 12 arrows is 3gp, 6sp.
50 ft rope (50' hemp rope is 10lbs, 1gp * 20% markup = 1gp, 2 sp.) (50' silk rope is 5lbs, 10gp * 20% markup = 12 gp.)

Baxtaw haggles [3d6] = 9 CHA
No discounts for Baxtaw today...

The closest thing is the natural spring and grotto already built for Gwanwen.[/ooc]

Casper would like to visit this spot before he departs with Fingers and the expedition.

You can have an IC interaction on this thread: Temple of Gwanwen. It can happen in parallel; I won't make the expedition wait.

[Dram]

7 days dry rations (trail rations, 5sp/day) = 3gp, 5sp
1 dozen arrows (Quiver and 20 arrows, 5gp * 20% markup = 6gp). Total: 20 arrows is 6gp. 12 arrows is 3gp, 6sp.
50 ft rope (50' hemp rope is 10lbs, 1gp * 20% markup = 1gp, 2 sp.) (50' silk rope is 5lbs, 10gp * 20% markup = 12 gp.)

Baxtaw haggles [3d6] = 9 CHA
No discounts for Baxtaw today...

Baxtaw purchase
7 days dry rations 3gp, 5sp
12 dozen arrows 3gp, 6sp
50' silk rope 12gp
Total purchase=19gp, 1sp

[Rusty Tincanne]

67 gold total then...

Deduct the coin.

Deducted.

Clay stops briefly at the Armorer and purchases some well-fitting chain mail.
84 gold pieces deducted. Sheet updated and leather armor given back to the Farrows for another farmhand to wear.

Edit:
Clay is purchasing:
5 fresh rations
2 preserved rations
1 large sack
50' hemp rope
3gc, 2sc + 6sc, 4cc = 3gc, 8sc, 4cc deducted and I am exactly penniless!

[Keehnelf]

Before the group departs Gaul, Irving stops by the shop to see if he can procure a tent for the outing. He seems to be orating as he makes the request, citing at length from passages where poor pilgrims or itinerant knights had besought local lords of resources to support their holy (or noble) aims.

"Humble keeper of goods, hear me! My companions and I set forth this day under the dreariest of skies to restore...a lost relic of Baudh...and to bring the light of the faith back to the far corners of this misty bottomed land! As you can see, rain falls all around us and our backs are bare and sore from the weight of leagues of travel! I ask of you, is there aught you might do, in Baudh's glorious name, to aid us in our expotition? We have tithed to the church to attain what supplies and blessings we can, and now our funds are slim indeed, and our road is long. Would you be so kind as to donate to the church for this bench urn such a thing as a tent or other covering we might use to protect our pious flesh from the cabbages of the wind and rain? The light and glory of our lord will rest upon you even as the sun is hidden from the eyes of us weary travelers. Even a small lowering of the price would help us out, in a pinch, dear sir."

[Marullus]

Irving CHA [3d6] = 10

Unsure if Irving is serious or play-acting, the shopkeeper is nonetheless tickled by the performance. Something about Irving's manners and graces, perhaps, even if stilted.

"Sure... I mean... Prithee, Aye. I can part with a tent for 8gp, since its for the church."

[Keehnelf]

Irving smiles broadly and genuinely as he listens to the shopkeeper's words. "Truly the bards will sing of your generosity!" He proclaims, as he steps forward with a heavy purse of coins and fishes eight gold pieces out to complete the exchange. He whistles merrily on his way back to the group.

[Spearmint]

Blackjack Amistad

Whilst about town, Amistad will do a couple of things.

Firstly, Amistad goes to visit Hickory, the logging foreman. He relates to him some of the events, being snared by unseen faeries, the strange tunnels and the troll attack. Amistad can laugh about the head gripping him with its tongue and biting him. Like a trollish vampire chewing his neck. He lets him know we found a good pine ridge of quality wood and we rafted them downstream to the ford. We got an excellent price and building at the ford could be an option with more equity and men behind him.

Secondly Amistad will go to the guard barracks and check in on the Morlock. He lets the guard captain know he has advertised for a linguist to try and study the Morlock language and behaviour, so it is vital he is kept well though Amistad has no real jurisdiction over the Morlocks fate.

He will also seek an audience with the Archduke before going on any further expedition.

And seeing the blacksmith at the forge. I would like to commission a prototype weapon, a small harpoon. Basically an underwater crossbow that fires a short barbed javelin.

[Marullus]

Blackjack Amistad
Firstly, Amistad goes to visit Hickory, the logging foreman. He relates to him some of the events, being snared by unseen faeries, the strange tunnels and the troll attack. Amistad can laugh about the head gripping him with its tongue and biting him. Like a trollish vampire chewing his neck. He lets him know we found a good pine ridge of quality wood and we rafted them downstream to the ford. We got an excellent price and building at the ford could be an option with more equity and men behind him.

CHA [3d6] = 9
Hickory engages in knee-slapping laughter as Amistad's yarn is spun. "A good tale, that! Stranger things 'an I've heard in the woods. Never heard of a man trying to wrestle a grumpbear, neither. You're quite the fella, Blackjack. Good wood and a lumber mill would be a thing indeed. You get it built, I reckon some of the boys and me would be happy to keep it running."

Secondly Amistad will go to the guard barracks and check in on the Morlock. He lets the guard captain know he has advertised for a linguist to try and study the Morlock language and behaviour, so it is vital he is kept well though Amistad has no real jurisdiction over the Morlocks fate.

CHA [3d6] = 10
The guards are cordial, confirming that the Morlock remains alive and in good health and deeper within the Gaol. You are not given permission to see him. The officer on duty also acknowledges that he saw the note looking for someone to study their language, but never heard of a scholar willing to work for so little coin.

"He doesn't need someone who thinks they know everything," speaks up a guardswoman preparing for her patrol shift, "He needs someone who is willing to learn." She introduces herself as Akkara. "Can't promise I'll figure him out, but if you pay, I'll try. Creature is a curiosity, indeed, and I already am in the gaol." She'll accept your offer of 12gp per month, but wants it paid in advance.

Akkara photo:

He will also seek an audience with the Archduke before going on any further expedition.

Go post on the Wooden Keep thread with your IC introduction once audience is granted.

And seeing the blacksmith at the forge. I would like to commission a prototype weapon, a small harpoon. Basically an underwater crossbow that fires a short barbed javelin.

The blacksmith calls in the bower, and both look perplexed. "An underwater crossbow? Can't say I've been asked that before..." The two men talk their trades a for a brief while than agree. "Figure it could be done. It'll take two weeks and 50gp, though. (Will operate as Heavy Crossbow, but waterproof.)

[Spearmint]

Blackjack Amistad


Blackjack will take up the offer of Akkara to study the Morlock. He will pay the 12gp and inform Earc we have 'hired a linguist'. Amistad knows to be patient so will ask that Akkara gives him a weekly report on how she is doing and any information she discovers.

He will hold back on the harpoon for now, with the riverboat project to fund as well. He needs to recover HP by resting so will just stay around town until after 12th when he should be fully fit. He will check on Earc and Alcide at the end of the week.

[Marullus]

Language rules allow one check per month of immersion to see if she is fluent enough yet. She will report back on 09 June with results from her first month's study.

[Stirling]

Foxy O'Hare

Foxy visits certain establishments around town over the following few days since her arrival back in town.

Visiting the blacksmiths forge she purchases 100 willow shafted arrows -25gp and pays the apprentice a few gold to engrave each one. -5gp
She is seen in the tavern quite often, chatting to a bard fellow and going over a few verses of some raucous catchy rock ballad. She is also seen to a chorus of 'encouraged' wolf whistles, tarted up in evening dress, heels and stockings to keep an appointment with the Archduke.

[Alethan]

Earc Orctongue

When they make their way to the merchant's camp, Earc asks the merchant selling the potions a few questions...

"About these two potions... I assume the potion of treasure finding must be used in one go, but what about the other? Can it be sipped for effects that last a portion of the time?"

[Alethan]

Earc Orctongue

When they have a bit of time where they won't draw attention to themselves, Earc mentions to Blackjack that he is going to take 9 of the platinum pieces and replace it with 90 gold coins so he has an easier time carrying his coins around.

There are 6 platinum pieces left if Blackjack wants to do something similar...