Scattered Ashes Arcane Warehouse (Vers)

Fish Stick · March 12, 2008, 12:21 AM

After the closing down of the Width of a Circle Arcane Shoppe, with its Fae owner's ostracism, the Aedile was forced to let go on something they had been reluctant to in the past. The building was bought at a high price by a dark figure, mysterious in his intentions and untrustworthy on his looks. The shop wasn't changed at all; the same large two story building, of greyish stones, and on the form of an eight, with few dirty windows. The sign on the other was new, showing huge capital letters contrasting with the Scattered Ashes Arcane Warehouse blunt print, that from afar would merely read SAAW.

Upon entering, one would come in touch with the cold bare floor and the still air that lied within. Shelves at both sides held creepy looking ingredients and tools, mostly for show, as the real stuff was stored cautiously in the back, and some even secretively below, on the basement. The naked walls and the thin beams of sunlight struggling to get past the windows gave the place an eerie feeling, and the dark cloaked figure sitting atop white dusty cushions even more. The figure sat, one leg crossed in front of him, and the other bent over the first, while his hands met beneath floppy sleeves. His hooded face looked almost hollow, the shallow light only meeting it partially, shade and shape undistinguishable, though human, or elf, for the looks of it.

Without a move from his place of rest, the new shopkeep received his visitors, his timber cold and icy, like the frightening sound that came within places where sound hadn't been present for ages.

"I am Aeron Morthen. Name your request and it will be granted... for a price..."

OOC: This shop cannot be self-moderated.

OOC2: Orginally written by Nimh.

Xyltha Thanole · July 13, 2008, 08:13 AM

Mid Kalendryas, Winter, Era I, PF XV

Nervous. That was how the elf felt when he approached the building. It stood out like a sore thumb, a sense of "wrongness" that surrounded it and made it stand apart from the rest of Vers. It seemed like just the place for seedy deals were wrought, and shady items exchanging hands.

Just the place he was looking for.

It all started this morning, at Rosyun, over a bowl of porridge - during an epiphany. Wouldn't it be so cool to speak with animals? The very idea of communicating with animals appealed to him, if only so he could speak to horses to urge them to ride faster, or to shoo away annoying dogs and such.

Of course, he wasn't quite sure if such an item existed; however he had heard of druids being in communication with animals. It seemed quite feasible that amulets or such items exist that would be enchanted with their magicks.

He entered the building, and noticed the proprietor. Too nervous to glance around at his surroundings, he speedily made way to the counter.

"Serale, Aeron. I.. I, I mean, that is... Do you have any items of enchantment that allows the wearer to communicate with animals?"

The words gushed out all at once, and he awaited with bated breath for the reply.

Fish Stick · July 14, 2008, 02:06 AM

Aeron stood there for a moment, a smile crossing his face as he knew exactly what Xyltha needed, and was prepared to give it to him, for a certain price. "Well, I do have an enchanted ring that has five charges on it, each charge will last for three brightenings, and it will allow you to speak with animals, and to understand them.. But, the price is steep, 50,000 crowns... Although, if you can't afford that, then you could always go on a quest to gather certain materials for me that i can use to continue my business..." he proposed, and then awaited a response from Xyltha to see what the elf said about his proposal...

Xyltha Thanole · July 14, 2008, 03:22 AM

Xyltha's jaw dropped in sudden shock! He had an inkling that enchanted items were expensive, but he didn't expect them to cost around the region of 50,000

! Especially one that lasted only for 5 charges. A sharp intake of breath broke his temporary paralysis.

"50,000 crowns?! Ahem..ahem... Well, that certainly is quite steep. Certainly a valuable piece of enchanted ring, I'm sure. But I was wondering if you had any other enchanted items has unlimited charges? While even having 5 charges if already outside my price range, I'm willing to undertake your quests for an item that has limitless charges..."

He shuffled his feet, suddenly feeling somewhat uncomfortable pressing Aeron for more. But the bargaining had just started; Xyltha strengthened his resolve to prepare for a battle of wits and words. Perhaps there was a bargain yet to be wrung out of this encounter.

Fish Stick · July 14, 2008, 01:39 PM

"Well, we do have one that is permanently enchanted, but you'd have to go on a very long quest to find three items for me that will help me make the ring to be strong enough to be enchanted. The first item is Ardentium, the second is Obsidianite which is found by Aslan's Forge, and the third is a peridot... Find me these three items, and you shall have your ring created and enchanted..." he said, giving the quest to Xyltha if he'd take it...

Xyltha Thanole · July 14, 2008, 07:51 PM

Ardentium, Obsidianite, peridot. Three strange-sounding names which Xyltha had never heard of. The elfling wasn't exactly sure where they could be found. Did one find them growing on trees? Or swimming underwater? Regardless, the items seemed rather difficult to acquire, if the value of the ring was anything to go by. However, with the reward in mind, he resolved to obtain them for the enigmatic shopkeeper. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

"I'll do it! Where can I find them? Point me in the right direction, and I'll go fetch them for you."

He smiled. Finally, what seemed like the perfect opportunity was presenting itself.

Fish Stick · July 14, 2008, 11:09 PM

"There are several possible ways that you can obtain these materials. The Ardentium can be obtained under the ruins of zerdergia, where the Ardentium golems resided... The Obsidianite can be found within Aslan's Forge, a volcano in the Aruim Mountains. The Peridot you can find in the mines in the Sherian wilderness... Each of these items are difficult, and fairly hard to obtain, it will take alot of traveling, and work on your part, as i'm not sure many are searching for them. But if you can manage to find these three items, i can forge the ring for you, and it will be near indestructable as well as beautiful and elegant. It will also allow you communication with any animal that you desire..." he said...

Xyltha Thanole · July 15, 2008, 02:05 AM

OOC Well, this sure is a tantalising quest. Are you free to moderate it?

Xyltha's mind was still reeling back from the thought of having to traverse so far and wide, and the possibility of having to do battle with foes that seemed quite outside his league. But then the prospect of having his own enchanted ring, one that enabled him to communicate with animals and open a whole new world of excitement and adventure - it seemed well worth the risks.

"Very well then. I think I will take up your challenge. I will gather these items and return, thought it may take a while, as I'm sure you know."

He had accepted the challenge. Now, there was just the matter of collecting the ingredients for that ring. If the crafty Enchanter had nothing to add to the exchange, Xyltha would take his leave, and start plotting his way to get those gems.