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Post by Daos on Jan 10, 2022 16:45:29 GMT -8
"If this is true, we should return it right away," says the bard, looking worried.
"Bah, I know a con when I hear one," says the dwarf. "That rod is valuable, and she wants it for herself. Don't fall for it," he warns.
"We were planning on selling it anyway, right? If she's willing to pay, we can at least hear her offer," the mage says.
Giles listens to his companions, then says to Giunona, "We went to some trouble to recover this rod. I'm not entirely convinced that we're responsible for any of Pommeville's problems. But we're willing to consider a trade. How much are you offering?" he asks.
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Post by Matt4 on Jan 11, 2022 12:54:21 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 33/33 - AC: 18 - CD: 1/1 - Inspiration: No - Active Effect(s): None " I can't believe you of all people think I'm a con... I am a woman of faith, and I wouldn't ever scam a fellow traveling dwarf." - she says to the dwarven warrior. " As for my offer, well, we did explore the temple as well and we found this." - she says, as she shows one of the two idols.
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Post by Daos on Jan 11, 2022 14:35:52 GMT -8
Giles looks over the idol and then shakes his head. "This might sell for maybe sixty gold, at best. I'd say the rod is worth closer to a thousand. I'm sorry, but it's not a very good trade."
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Post by Matt4 on Jan 11, 2022 15:45:53 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 33/33 - AC: 18 - CD: 1/1 - Inspiration: No - Active Effect(s): None Giunona sighs, she thought he would be lucky to sell it for that much but she preferred to not make things sour: " I could add another one of these." - she says pulling out the idol. - " and..maybe this?" - she says after rummaging through her bag, the bracelet they found inside the tomb in hand.
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Post by Daos on Jan 11, 2022 17:38:35 GMT -8
The four discuss things amongst each other a moment. "What do you think?" Giles asks the dwarf.
"Hmm, I'd say the bracelet is worth about as much as the two idols, so all three together...maybe 250?" he replies.
"A handsome sum...but nowhere near the worth of this rod," the half-elf says. "Didn't you say it was forged by Bishop Astara himself?" he asks Giles. "It's got to be worth at least a thousand."
"Hmm...," Giles ponders to himself. He turns back to Giunona. "It's a good start. Have you anything else to add?"
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Post by Matt4 on Jan 11, 2022 17:52:45 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 33/33 - AC: 18 - CD: 1/1 - Inspiration: No - Active Effect(s): None Sigh, for a moment she wished her brother was there with her. He was the one good at bartering, she always loathed it. Speaking of brothers. " As precious objects goes, I've only this one left. My brother forged it himself back in Underhome." - she says as she shows the last piece of the stock she had left, hoping that maybe it would hold more value for the dwarf. - " For the rest, I think I could cover the rest with money."
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Post by Daos on Jan 11, 2022 20:40:45 GMT -8
Giles looks over the jewelry, then hands it to the dwarf. The dwarf looks it over, shrugs, and says, "Eh, it's worth maybe 10 gold, tops. You said you had coin, too? How much?" he asks.
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Post by Matt4 on Jan 13, 2022 12:11:03 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 33/33 - AC: 18 - CD: 1/1 - Inspiration: No - Active Effect(s): None " Sigh. Just enough to make up what's missing to reach the one thousand figure. Do we have a deal, then?" - she asks. While waiting for an answer, Giunona adds, looking at the bard specifically: " Why don't you come with us? There were other places we didn't check in the temple, there may be other treasures, and you could help us deal with what's happening there." - then turning toward Terence: " Maybe the mayor would also give out a compensation for the heroes who save Pommerville...?"
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Post by Daos on Jan 13, 2022 15:47:31 GMT -8
The adventurers discuss the matter among themselves a bit, then Giles says, "Alright, we have a deal." He accepts the coin, the idols, and the jewelry and in return he hands over the Rod of Astara after he removes it from his pack.
"Ah, sorry," replies the bard. "But I'm under contract with the Company of the Silver Sword for another fortnight."
Terence answers, "Pommeville doesn't have much, and it will take a lot of coin to rebuild everything once this is all said and done. But I'm sure my sister can scrape together a suitable reward, yes."
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Post by Matt4 on Jan 14, 2022 12:56:38 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 33/33 - AC: 18 - CD: 1/1 - Inspiration: No - Active Effect(s): None " Oh, I understand. And this wouldn't interest the rest of the company either?" - she asks to Giles this time.
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Post by Daos on Jan 14, 2022 15:02:53 GMT -8
"Well, we did have another job lined up in Daerlun," Giles says.
"But if the pay is good enough, we might consider a delay," the dwarf adds.
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Post by Matt4 on Jan 14, 2022 16:23:28 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 33/33 - AC: 18 - CD: 1/1 - Inspiration: No - Active Effect(s): None " I think we have a bit of money left, and there is still that closed room in the temple to check. How much would you want for joining us?"
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Post by Daos on Jan 14, 2022 17:17:51 GMT -8
"Wait a minute, before we agree to anything," the half-elf begins, "I want to know what exactly is the job here. You just want us to go into a room in those ruins? Which room are you talking about?"
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Post by Matt4 on Jan 14, 2022 18:32:42 GMT -8
Giunona ScarletbarkHP: 33/33 - AC: 18 - CD: 1/1 - Inspiration: No - Active Effect(s): None " The main job would be in the same room where you took the rod, to put it back in its place. There is an additional room near that one, though, but I only meant that we could check that one for additional treasure, if you're interested in it."
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Post by Daos on Jan 14, 2022 19:38:27 GMT -8
"I think I remember which room she refers to," the bard says. "The one we couldn't get into, remember? It was locked up tight." She looks to Giunona. "Do you have a means to get inside?"
"Forgive me if this seems overly suspicious," Giles says, "but you want to hire the Company of the Silver Sword to simply place a rod back where we found it, and search a single room for treasure? Even though you have your own group?" he asks, glancing to Miles, Nicholas, Terence and the two guards behind her. "What's the catch here?"
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