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[Omegastick]

What do you want to buy from him? He can have almost anything forged by the end of the week. Please specify quality as well as material, etc.

[Taricus]

Shield. Steel (Bronze if we can't afford it.) Good quality.

[Omegastick]

You ask him to make a fine (good), steel shield and he say's that it will cost just over 4,000f so you decide to settle for a bronze one at 2,400f. He says it will be ready by the end of the week. You can sell your buckler now if you want, or you can keep it and use it as a backup.

What will you do?

Spoiler: Equipment (click to show/hide)

Backpack, Small (40lbs)
 - 2x Torch (Lights 5yd, requires a free hand)
 - Wineskin, 1 Gal
 - - Water, 1 Gal
 - Long Rope
 - Hooded Tunic, Winter

Scabbard, Sword
 - Personal Broadsword

Leather Armour (Covers torso and groin)
Leather Leggings
Medium Buckler
Iron Necklace of HT +1
Light Scale Boots
Scale Gloves

Pouch, Small (Total Worth: $645)
 - 19x Copper Farthing (Worth $1)
 - 14x Silver Coin (Worth $4)
 - 7x Gold Coin (Worth $80)

Spoiler: Spells (click to show/hide)

Lend Energy
Lend Vitality
Minor Healing
Ignite Fire
Create Fire
Shape Fire
Fireball

Spoiler: Skills (click to show/hide)

Broadsword 13
Climbing 10
Hiking 11
Stealth 10
First Aid 13
Search 12
Acrobatics 9
Current Affairs 12
Jumping 11
Running 10
Buckler 14
Traps 11
Woodland Survival 11
Brawling 11
Missile Spells 13

[Taricus]

Sell it.

[quip]

Also, while waiting for the shield, spar with our companion (so she gets better in combat). Practice magic also.

[Omegastick]

You sell your buckler for 24f. You then go to find your companion in Lucky's tavern and as soon as you walk in the innkeeper bursts out with a speech.

"Those who dare, and have the prowess may enter my Tower unmolested. Or, for those whose curiosity might just kill them, for I will tell you the truth of my stump. Enter with only a word of Truth. After, you will face a series of Challenges. In my years and travels I have amassed great treasures which I am willing to share with those proven to be worthy individuals. These will test your faculties so the weak need not apply. Once begun your acceptance is binding, for there is no way out save for success. Good Luck."

"Ah, hello Antione!" Katrina exclaims, "You are back, I feared that I would never see you again."

"Katrina, if there are to be monsters in this tower then it will help to get some combat practice in before we leave." you tell her.

Sparring happens.

You then go off and practice your spells for a bit.

When the shield is ready, you go and get before finding Katrina to tell her you are ready to go.

Is there anything you want to do in town before you leave?

Spoiler: Equipment (click to show/hide)

Backpack, Small (40lbs)
 - 2x Torch (Lights 5yd, requires a free hand)
 - Wineskin, 1 Gal
 - - Water, 1 Gal
 - Long Rope
 - Hooded Tunic, Winter

Scabbard, Sword
 - Personal Broadsword

Leather Armour (Covers torso and groin)
Leather Leggings
Medium Buckler
Iron Necklace of HT +1
Light Scale Boots
Scale Gloves

Pouch, Small (Total Worth: $665)
 - 19x Copper Farthing (Worth $1)
 - 20x Silver Coin (Worth $4)
 - 7x Gold Coin (Worth $80)

Spoiler: Spells (click to show/hide)

Lend Energy
Lend Vitality
Minor Healing
Ignite Fire
Create Fire
Shape Fire
Fireball

Spoiler: Skills (click to show/hide)

Broadsword 13
Climbing 10
Hiking 11
Stealth 10
First Aid 13
Search 12
Acrobatics 9
Current Affairs 12
Jumping 11
Running 10
Buckler 14
Traps 11
Woodland Survival 11
Brawling 11
Missile Spells 13

[Ahra]

nothing.

[DinosaurusRex_x]

Buy some rations, then get on the road.

[Ahra]

Buy some rations, then get on the road.

the mage has conjure food or something like that.

[quip]

Buy some rations, then get on the road.

the mage has conjure food or something like that.

In fact, thats the only spell she has we know about... Lets hope we haven't roped ourselves into an escort quest with a walking fridge...

[DinosaurusRex_x]

Well then.

Hit the road and pull some mutton out of ye old fridge, if you know what I mean.

[quip]

Well then.

Hit the road and pull some mutton out of ye old fridge, if you know what I mean.

You want us to cut her open and eat her insides? Great idea!

[Omegastick]

You leave with Katrina, heading for the tower that you can see just over the walls of the town. Travelling with a mage is brilliant, when you are hungry she conjures up some food for you and when you need entertaining she performs an illusion. It turns out that she can only cast spells through song, which, although cool, isn't particularly practical whilst remaining stealthily. Luckily for you she is a good singer. However, as you get deeper into the forest you start noticing strange things. The forest is filled with a clinging mist and strange noises. A feeling of being not right overcomes you. Every time you glimpse something you look again, to see if you're seeing right. Your mind questions, "Did that bird have two heads? Did that squirrel have spiders eyes? Did that fox have bee markings? Did you hear humming from that tree?" There is an almost understandable muttering surrounding you. You feel eyes staring at you. About three quarters of the way in you are nearly overcome with fear, but you pull yourself together and carry onwards.

When you finally exit the forest near the base of the tower, you stand in front of large thick wooden door. You notice that there is no mortar in the tower and the stones almost seem to be breathing. A mouth forms in the door and booms, "Tell me, what it is you truly desire, and you shall enter and your challenge will begin."

You both pause for a moment and look at eachother before Katrina speaks up, "I wish to become the world's greatest sorceress!"

There is a moment where all is silent before a hole, the perfect size and shape for Katrina to fit through, opens up in the door. Knowing what to do, she quickly walks through the hole and it closes behind her.

What will you say?

Spoiler: Equipment (click to show/hide)

Backpack, Small (40lbs)
 - 2x Torch (Lights 5yd, requires a free hand)
 - Wineskin, 1 Gal
 - - Water, 1 Gal
 - Long Rope
 - Hooded Tunic, Winter

Scabbard, Sword
 - Personal Broadsword

Leather Armour (Covers torso and groin)
Leather Leggings
Medium Buckler
Iron Necklace of HT +1
Light Scale Boots
Scale Gloves

Pouch, Small (Total Worth: $665)
 - 19x Copper Farthing (Worth $1)
 - 20x Silver Coin (Worth $4)
 - 7x Gold Coin (Worth $80)

Spoiler: Spells (click to show/hide)

Lend Energy
Lend Vitality
Minor Healing
Ignite Fire
Create Fire
Shape Fire
Fireball

Spoiler: Skills (click to show/hide)

Broadsword 13
Climbing 10
Hiking 11
Stealth 10
First Aid 13
Search 12
Acrobatics 9
Current Affairs 12
Jumping 11
Running 10
Buckler 14
Traps 11
Woodland Survival 11
Brawling 11
Missile Spells 13

[quip]

Spoiler: Rejected choices, once you see it you'll be thankfull I didn't post an actual answer. (click to show/hide)

I wanna be the man!
Woo! Magic portals of reward choosing.
Did that fox have bee stripes?
...LOl
Dunno
Whats the catch?
What you got?
...Yes.
The answer to life, the universe and everything.

[Taricus]

Power.