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Post by Jaezred Vandree on Apr 26, 2022 22:37:46 GMT
An Infernal Hoard of Magic Items For Sale!~🕸️~A bardic drum with a stretched-out human face for a batter headWacky fun for the whole family! Amplifies the power of your bardic spells!
STARTING BID: 800 gold pieces
SOLD!A suit of leather armour made from a leather golem's skinMakes the wearer absorb lightning, more resilient to spells, and immune to shape-changing magics — just like a golem!
STARTING BID: 500 gold pieces
SOLD!A slightly cracked Ioun Stone of MasteryMakes you a little better at everything, though it is a flawed item...
STARTING BID: 500 gold pieces
SOLD!~🕸️~Please send your bid to Lord Jaezred Vandree at the Four Fair Winds in Daring Heights before 4th Mirtul 1499. |
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Post by Snowey on Apr 27, 2022 11:14:34 GMT
“Not sure about the aesthetics of that armour but it sure seems magical, and it would fit under my robes… Oh, 500 gold? Best I can manage is 250 and the studded leather I am using right now. I understand that someone else is likely to get it instead, but if you don’t get any better offers, let me know.”
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Post by Wixspartan on Apr 27, 2022 11:19:35 GMT
Three letters arrive at three separate times, all addressed differently, all from apparently different people, all with different handwriting. They are of course from the same person, Sascha Morn, but no one needs to know that just yet.
"To: Lord Jaezred Vandree.
Reason of letter: acquisition of 'bardic drum'
The Silivar Acquisitions Company is interested in expanding to the market of musical instruments. Please find enclosed bid for item: 'bardic drum'. The price is lower than market due to a desire for continued relations with Lord Vandree in future. Thank you for your consideration.
Vost Silivar, head of acquisitions Silivar Acquisitions Co."
Attached is a slip pledging 350gp
"My dearest Lord Vandree, it is a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I am Hilden Vex, a recent arrival to Kantas, and I am mightily intrigued by the drum you have offered for sale. Despite my position as a bard of some repute in Suzail I have sadly lost much in the way of finances since my departure. I would however be willing to offer 300 gold pieces, along with a private performance at a venue of your choice, after all I have heard you are quite the connoisseur.
I look forward to your response, yours,
Hilden Vex, Master of Song."
"Hello Lord Jaezred,
You don't know me, and that's understandable, but I thought I may as well introduce myself. My name is Ylva and I used to be a courtier in Faerun but after my husband was murdered I had to flee. I am destitute and alone in a city I do not know and frankly I am terrified. All I have is my skill with the drum and my voice. I still have the second for now but my drum that was handed down to me from my grandfather has been lost when I was taken advantage of by some smugglers. I do not know what to do and all I have left is 100 gold pieces to my name and the poor clothes that I escaped in. I have heard you are a man of good standing and good heart, please is there any way you can help me?"
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Post by Gerhard on Apr 28, 2022 0:48:27 GMT
Gerhard makes a bid for the flawed Ioun Stone. From his desk, he writes a note, grabbing a spare scrap of parchment and a quill.
“Jaezred. Good to see you’ve made it back. I’m afraid I’ve only got 300gp, but… that stone does have a good crack in it. Let me know if you would like to make a deal - I understand if you’ve got another bidder.”
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Post by Wixspartan on May 4, 2022 17:14:58 GMT
Another letter arrives from "The Silivar Acquisitions Company", seemingly just another mundane letter, this time offering even less money. Hidden underneath the mundane words however is a letter that only the Lord Jaezred can understand. In a neat, careful hand is written a somewhat brief missive.
'Noblest Lord Jaezred, I would first like to apologise for my shoddy attempts to appeal to various possible aspects of your personality with my previous letters. My name I obviously cannot reveal but I will at least reveal my initials of S.M. as I believe you deserve at least that much from me. I have obviously heard of your talents as a collector of information and as a fellow student of the art, although perhaps through different methods, I admire you. Sadly my offer of 350 gold really was the most I could offer for the instrument, but as I am becoming more acquainted with... fieldwork I genuinely believe that such an instrument would benefit my efforts. I understand the money is little but it comes with an offer of ongoing relations, not with some falsely constructed company (of which I would hope you would not reveal if I may request) but with someone who whilst not as knowledgeable as your fine self is more readily able to gather certain pieces of information and, not to flatter myself too much, may assist in future with... extraction of information from unwilling sources. I hope this message will be promptly discarded once read and any response to be delivered with subtlety to the below location. Yours, S.M."
Attached is a random address, a tree on a street corner, no more than a temporary drop.
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Post by Jaezred Vandree on May 6, 2022 10:52:37 GMT
"Dear Miss Snowey,
I received no better offers and I do not have the time to look for another buyer, so the suit of armour is yours for 250 gold pieces. Enjoy pretending being a leather golem.
Best,
J.V."
"Dear Gerhard,
As am I. You're right, the ioun stone is quite cracked and I happen to be in a generous mood today. It is yours for 300 gold pieces.
Best,
J.V."
"Dear Mr. Silvar,
The drum is yours for 350 gold pieces. I look forward to our partnership -- may it be a fruitful one for us both.
Best,
J.V."
The rather grotesque drum is left at the drop spot. Unbeknownst to Sascha, a tiny spider who has made her web high up in the tree branches and an invisible arcane eye watches them collect the item.
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