(032) Another Day in Ket

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waysoftheearth wrote:
Olaf & Dieter; The Crumenal

"What are your rates? For example, what's the rate for turning copper coins into silver ones?" the tall young man asks.

The Snork considers the bulk of the sacks Olaf and Dieter are carrying.

"I will give you a silver shilling for seven copper pennies, and a gold crown for seven silver shillings." says the Snork dryly, somehow managing to look down his long nose even though Olaf his two feet taller than him.

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waysoftheearth wrote:
Gustave, Desmond, Wibert, Dorgan & Pelenwin; The Temple Grounds

Pelenwin is aware that there are approximately two dozen Men of faith resident at the Temple, and that the only person ranked above the Deacon is the Arch Deacon. If anything, he is even older than the Deacon, and is rarely seen. He is said to be in poor health. The bulk of the other Men are scholarly types; novices and acolytes.

There are rumoured to be as many Sisters of Mercy in the cloister, though Pelenwin has never yet laid eyes on one.

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eris wrote:

Olaf & Dieter; The Crumenal

"What are your rates? For example, what's the rate for turning copper coins into silver ones?" the tall young man asks.

The Snork considers the bulk of the sacks Olaf and Dieter are carrying.

"I will give you a silver shilling for seven copper pennies, and a gold crown for seven silver shillings." says the Snork dryly, somehow managing to look down his long nose even though Olaf his two feet taller than him.

"Hum...I was hoping to get 2 for 13....hum..." Olaf considers then turns to Dieter, "What do you think, Dieter?"

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tombowings wrote:
"Come we shall first talk to with the cemetery grounds keeper. I would like to keep the Deacon out of this if at all possible."

Pelenwin leads them to the cemetery records room (presuming there is one) and otherwise into the cemetery itself, looking for someone useful to question.

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mushgnome wrote:
Youth of today with no respect for their elders. Highbough briefly considers running the concierge through with his spear. Will cooler heads prevail?

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doctorx wrote:
Josiane sees Highbough bristling with indignation, goes to lay a gentle but restraining hand on his arm, then looks into the ancient Elfs smoldering eyes and thinks better of it.

She darts a glance at the sun out of the nearest window. How long does she estimate until the library is open to the general populace?

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heartless wrote:

Ulric collects the spear, dagger, and potion and travels to the Temple of Thuul in search of Pelenwin who he hopes can help him get in touch with the correct individual to get the items identified.

"Once you a minute Pelenwin can you check in with the Deacon to pick up our 3 magical items?", requests Wibert. " I need my dagger to better protect myself," adds Wibert.

"In the mean time I an interested in helping out my dear Halfling friend Desmond . I am not human which may help with seeing the cloister of the Sisters of Mercy which is forbidden to Men. I say I am curious also in what we may see/found there also", says Wibert. [img]images/smiley/wink.png[/img]

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waysoftheearth wrote:

"Once you a minute Pelenwin can you check in with the Deacon to pick up our 3 magical items?", requests Wibert. " I need my dagger to better protect myself," adds Wibert.

(Heartless; the Deacon has only the dagger. Ulric has the potion, and Highbough has the spear.)

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waysoftheearth wrote:
Olaf & Dieter; The Crumenal

"Hum...I was hoping to get 2 for 13....hum..." Olaf considers then turns to Dieter, "What do you think, Dieter?"

"If you bring a greater bulk of metal, you will get a better rate," explains the Snork patiently. "I can exchange your 667 copper for 100 silver, or 6,333 copper for 1,000 silver."

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waysoftheearth wrote:
Josiane, Ulric and Highbough; The Concourse Library

Josiane estimates that it is still mid-morning, several hours before noon.

The concierge is young indeed compared to Highbough, but he is elderly by the standards of Men. Although his prickly attitude is uncalled for, he does have a useful point to convey; the library is a precious resource which isn't generally for the use of the public. It belongs to and is maintained by the Traders' Concourse, and is at the disposal of their membership.