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Post by Constantine on Apr 4, 2015 7:11:30 GMT -7
Alastair groaned softly as he pinched the bridge of his nose, "No, Jiles. There is nothing strange or supernatural about your pig."
I knew I'd be starting low, but this is demeaning.
"You sure?" The farmer asked nervously.
"Yes! For the seventh time, yes! I have exhausted every avenue of analysis at my disposal, magical and mundane!" The sorcerer exclaimed through gritted teeth, "What in the Nine Hells has you so convinced that there's something wrong with your pig? It looks normal to me!"
"He's been givin' me the stink eye all week. I think it was 'cause he ended up with a bad batch of feed last Saturday. Now Napoleon's planning revenge on me," Jiles explained, completely serious, "I reckon he's gonna bring the other animals in on it, too."
Alastair exchanged a glance with Bess as he questioned the man's sanity. The nag seemed to hold the same opinion as her master, but she was a bit less vocal about it.
Shaking his head, the sorcerer addressed the farmer again, "I sincerely doubt that pigs are capable of understanding the concept of revenge or have the cognitive abilities necessary to see you as the source of the problem. And I have no idea why you got me. I'm not a pig-whisperer. If you wanted that, you should have gotten a druid." He paused, "And you named a pig Napoleon?"
"Yeah, somethin' wrong with that?"
"No no, nothing wrong. I'm just wondering how the hell you even know that name," Alastair answered.
"Read it in a book."
He can read? Alastair asked in his mind, "Right. Well, since there's nothing wrong with your pig, let's hash out the payment for my time."
The sorcerer walked away from the job a few coppers richer. Those coppers would end up going towards his evening meal, and so would be on the lookout for more work in a few hours.
As he left, Alastair never saw a glint of intelligence appear in the pig's eye nor the slight curling of the edges of its mouth.
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Post by Constantine on Apr 4, 2015 20:10:42 GMT -7
Alastair glanced around the modest stable. After a few weeks of traveling with Bess, who didn't exactly smell like a rose. His eyes fell to the pitchfork in his hands. Having been born into a wealthy family, physical labor was never something he had been expected to perform. However, the time after he departed from his home, he had learned the value of it.
"So. Think you'll be alright?" A voice drawled from behind him.
"Hm? Oh, yeah. I can't promise it'll get done quickly, but a job's a job. I'll get it done." The sorcerer turned to look at Neigh. He deliberately kept his speech polite, rather than the borderline condescending tone he had taken with Jiles.
"Good to hear. Just don't go drinking all of the ale before you finish."
Alastair snorted, "Not a problem. Never was much of a drinker."
Time seemed to pass quickly as he cleaned the stalls and put down fresh straw. By the time he went to clean and refill the trough, his arms were burning slightly. He was grateful that the road had kept him in shape. Barely more than a few months ago, he would have been exhausted by the work.
Filling up a bowl, Alastair washed his face and his hands of muck and sweat. He bid Neigh a good evening and returned to his room at the Golden Plough.
(Earned 20 gold, paid by Samaritan)
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Post by Constantine on Apr 13, 2015 12:36:37 GMT -7
Alastair placed the final book on the shelf before stepping back. His personal library was finally complete. Despite the stereotype of sorcerer's avoiding studying like the plague, he was actually an avid reader, particularly on matters that pertained to his natural gifts. Tomes detailing creatures of mystical origins, manuals for magical concoctions, and copies of famous arcane theses lined the room.
Taking down a book on the behavior patterns of Green Dragons, the sorcerer sat down at his desk, slipped on a pair of spectacles, and began to peruse its pages.
(Construction of Alastair's Book Repository (Knowledge: Arcana) completed.)
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Post by Constantine on Apr 14, 2015 14:22:13 GMT -7
The bespectacled sorcerer leaned back in his chair, massaging his writing hand as he felt some of his magical reserves leave him. On the desk before him was a freshly written scroll, the ink not even dry yet. Blowing on the vellum lightly, he carefully set the now-magical item off to the side.
(Scribed a scroll of Magic Missile lv 3 for 72 gp (-5% for the Hedge Magician trait))
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Post by Constantine on Apr 16, 2015 15:35:02 GMT -7
Two men leaned over a table, upon which rested an unrolled piece of vellum with a set of house plans on them. The first man grunted, "Alright, this looks like it should work. So what do you need this all for again?"
The second, Alastair, simply gave the contractor a look, "I thought that you and your group weren't going to ask questions?"
The man raised his hands, "We're not. I was just curious. Anyways, we can get started on this, but it'll take a few weeks."
"That's fine. I'll be around to supervise, so try to ignore me."
(Alastair pays 300 for a Vault, 300 for a Common Room, and 250 for a Stall. 850 gp total for required capital and labor. Construction will be finished in 16 days (4 days real time).).
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Post by Constantine on Apr 20, 2015 17:55:11 GMT -7
Alastair plopped the sacks of gold into the hands of the individual workers as they walked out the door, closing it behind them. With an off-hand thought to potentially have them taken care of, the sorcerer walked around to inspect the additions to his domicile.
(Construction completed.)
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Post by samaritan on Apr 25, 2015 7:15:40 GMT -7
Neigh Chevaloshad has placed 400gp at your disposal sir for the crafting of a light balistae intended for use with the Steed Tank.
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Post by Constantine on Apr 25, 2015 7:28:03 GMT -7
Accepting the payment, Alastair immediately gets to work, using 250 gp to acquire the supplies to build it. Construction begins on a light balistae.
Craft (Siege Engine)
10+11(Total Score)=21 (DC 20 required)
Crafting will be finished on 4/26/2015
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Post by Constantine on Apr 26, 2015 9:09:17 GMT -7
Casting an inspecting eye on each individual part of the siege engine, Alastair nodded in approval before leaving to inform Neigh that his order was ready to be incorporated into his contraption.
(Construction of 1 Light Balistae completed.)
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Post by Constantine on Apr 27, 2015 13:22:17 GMT -7
Purchasing a pile of scrolls of Eagle's Splendor and Fox's Cunning, Alastair disappears into his workshop with a jeweled circlet in hand.
(Construction of a Headband of Mental Prowess +2 (Int and Cha) has begun. 6650 gp used in construction (5% (350gp) cost reduction from Hedge Magician trait). Will be finished on 4/30/2015.)
Headband DC: 5(Base)+10(Item Caster Level)+5(Accelerated Crafting)=20
Opposed craft check: 10+10=20
4 Scrolls of Eagle's Splendor and 4 scrolls of Fox's Cunning used in the crafting because Alastair doesn't have them on his spell list.
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Post by Constantine on Apr 30, 2015 6:44:11 GMT -7
Holding up the item like it was some holy artifact, Alastair examined the jeweled circlet from every angle, using his magical senses to try and perceive any imperfections. Narrowing his eyes, he nods in approval before slipping it onto his head. Now tired and very hungry, the sorcerer stumbled off to his kitchen to make a snack. Afterwards, he moved to his bedroom and fell face-first onto his bed.
(Construction of a Headband of Mental Prowess +2 (Int and Cha) complete.)
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Post by Constantine on Apr 30, 2015 8:19:43 GMT -7
By the way, Alastair does take commissions on Wonderous Items, if he's capable of beating their craft check.
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Post by sindraelyn on May 3, 2015 22:30:01 GMT -7
Request to brew a [Elixir of Darksight] by Adraste Voldaren 980 GP
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Post by Constantine on May 4, 2015 10:41:02 GMT -7
Taking the sack of gold from Adraste, Alastair nodded, "Should be finished in the next few hours. Come back when it's ready."
Creating an Elixir of Darksight (Craft Wonderous Items)
5(Base)+6(Item CL)+5(Ignore requirement)+5(Ignore spell requirement)=DC 21
10+12=22 Success
960-855=105 gp profit
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Post by Constantine on May 6, 2015 15:52:40 GMT -7
Setting a pair of leather gloves on his workbench, Alastair gets to work.
Creating a pair of Gloves of Arrow Snaring (Craft Wondrous Items)
5(Base)+3(Item CL)+5(Ignore Spell Requirement)+5(Accelerated Crafting)=DC 18
10+12=22 Success
Will be completed 5/7/2015
3200(Sell price)-2800(Craft price)=400 gp profit
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Post by Locke on May 9, 2015 18:33:16 GMT -7
At the end of the Bimonthly Ravenheart Meeting held in the Evening Red Leon approaches Alistair "Alistair, I have heard that you are quite skilled in the production of goods of a magical nature, I require the crafting Merciful Amulet of Mighty Fists, here is 320 platinum pieces for the completion of said task. Do unto others" After asking for the amulet to be delivered to his home discretely after its completion. After waiting for a reply Leon will walk off.
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Post by Constantine on May 9, 2015 19:16:06 GMT -7
Alastair took the bag as he did some quick calculations in his head. Nodding, he replied, "I can have it done in about two and a half days. You know where to find me."
With that, the sorcerer walked back to his accommodations to begin work.
Creating an Amulet of Mighty Fists +1 (Merciful enchantment)
5(Base)+5(Item CL)+5(Ignore Spell Requirement)+5(Ignore Spell Requirement)=DC 20
10+13=23 Success
Item will be finished on 5/11/2015.
3200(sell price)-2800(Craft price)=400 gp profit
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Post by Constantine on May 12, 2015 9:33:31 GMT -7
Retrieving an old belt from his dresser, Alastair retreated back into his lab once more.
Creating a Belt of Incredible Dexterity +2. Crafting cost is 2850.
5(Base)+7(Item CL)+5(Ignore Spell Requirement)+5(Accelerated Crafting)=DC 22
10+13=23 Success
Item completed.
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Post by sindraelyn on May 13, 2015 19:59:31 GMT -7
Adraste Voldaren approaches Alastair for assistance with improving her [+1 Adaptive Masterwork Darkwood Composite Longbow(+2)] into a [+2 Adaptive Masterwork Darkwood Composite Longbow(+2)]. "I am sure it make take some time, but I am willing to wait for it to be done by a competent man such as yourself."
9475gp - 3475gp = 6000gp base cost.
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Post by Constantine on May 13, 2015 20:45:33 GMT -7
Upgrading weapon to +2=4800 cost.
5(Base)+6(Item CL)+5(Accelerated Crafting=DC 16
10+14=24 Success
4800-4275=525 gp profit
Item will be completed on 5/15/2015
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