Month 1
It's been a little over a month since you first moved to Vaeldor. In that time, the merchant district has become a much more lively space. And though the bartering market near the entrance gates is still bustling, word is starting to spread about the new shops. Little by little, people are starting to recognize your work.
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Donovon Fornsworth
Spoiler: Exploring to the North West
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Donovon passed through the expanse of fields until he could spot the tree line. While the view from the mountain ridge was exhilarating, the sheer immensity of the forest could only be appreciated from ground level. But such thoughts would have to be explored at another time, Donovon only had enough supplies for a short jaunt into these wilds.
The density of trees was sporadic around here. Sometimes he would spot a solitary tree and other times he would spot a dense copse that he could not see into. Regardless, he felt compelled to continue toward the edge of the forest. And it is here he stumbled upon something truly magnificent.
It seems an entire temple complex has been built into a single large tree. The architecture is unlike anything you have seen before and it fascinates in its intricacy. As you approach the site, it is apparent that it has been abandoned long ago. Despite this, it stands in relative peace, perhaps unchanged since it was first built.
Donovon's curiosity grows as he approaches and enters the temple. There must be untold stories and hidden knowledge throughout this entire complex. Without much forethought, he picks a random direction to begin examining and soon finds himself lost within its walls. After a couple days he stumbles upon a throne room. Or, at least, it looks to be as such. Luckily, from here he is able to make out a viable exit. So he takes what loose items he can carry and finds his way back to Vaeldor.
Spoiler: Exploring along the river to the East
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Janet was unsure how much of this land could truly be unknown to Vaeldor. But her master had given her instructions to see what she could find, focusing on what was not yet found. Easier said than done.
But she knew a bit about geology and was acutely aware of the how the river carved a rather deep gorge from the mountains to Vaeldor. And while the road paralleled it, there was much that could be hidden by such a geological process. So she stuck relatively close to the river's edge, even as the elevation began to rise and seemed to sink further and further down below. Until a nearly imperceptible image caught her eye.
Was that hewn stone?
She looked again, but what little she could see from this vantage point made a full analysis difficult. She would have to climb down the gorge to get a better look. She spent the next day making the trek down to get a closer to look at what she may have seen. Her biggest concern was that this effort would all be for naught if the discovery turned out to be mundane.
Eventually, she safely made it to the bottom and was greeted by an unbelievable find.
A ruined temple, built into the southern side of the river gorge, it would be completely unseen from the road. Janet examines her surroundings for a bit and cannot see an easy route from here up, perhaps such a path once existed but is no more. But she had little time left before her supplies ran out so she decided to check out what she could find within the structure.
Within the first few steps within the temple she comes across the skeleton of a long dead adventurer. Closely examining the body she sees that it has been impaled by spikes. Hidden spikes. Inside the walls and floor. Not willing to risk her life for the sake of her curiosity, she takes what little she can find of value on the dead body and makes her way back to Vaeldor.
Spoiler: End of Turn 1 Results
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I would like to point out that you posted your in character actions in a different order than the order of your rolls. Do keep in mind that the order of your actions is important. As such, I will take the order of your rolls as the order you took your actions.
Monthly Costs: 2 Wealth
Spent: 4 Wealth, 2 Basic
Gained: 6 Wealth, 1 Masterwork, 1 Premium
Sales: 3 Wealth (1P)
Net Change: +3 Wealth, -2 Basic, +1 Masterwork, +Reputation
Donovon XP: +6 Craft
Janet XP: +5 Explore, +3 Craft, +3 Sell, +3 Gather
Conrad Mercer
Spoiler: Exploring the Forest
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It was a bit of a surprise, honestly, to find as many elves this far west. To survive the hike over the mountains without a trail to walk and then to navigate the forests to this point was almost miraculous. But something had to be driving them to charge this far west.
If Conrad hadn't been purposefully watching each little detail in the trees, he very well could've missed it. Not to far further west from the dead elves was a building seemingly built out of the trees themselves. He discovered it to be less a building and more of an entrance way leading to a massive door.
It takes Conrad a few days of studying the door before he is finally able to get it to open. Within, it is dark and air smells of mold and wet wood. He walks cautiously with his light source as he attempts to note the use of the structure. He sees a few words written in elven that he cannot make out on the walls.
Perhaps the elves had hoped to make it here to find refuge. But then, how would they know of this place?
Questions pile up in is mind as he searches just beyond the door. But is soon stopped by the fact that he can find no further way to explore. Beyond the door he entered, there seems to be no other way in or out. With his supplies dwindling, he is forced to head back to Vaeldor with many questions in mind. As he leaves he spots a gem on the floor near one of the walls. Noting its finding, he pockets the valuable and heads out of the forest.
Hunting in the Northern Plains
Unsure what can be found in these new lands, Conrad keeps a keen eye on anything that may seem out of the ordinary. Within a few days, he finds himself resting within a small group of unfamiliar trees when he notices one of them is producing a deep red sap. He is able to collect a small amount before the tree seemingly is empty of the material. Looking around, he notes that all the trees are of the same species and that the ground around them is slightly reddish in tint. Perhaps these trees produce a small amount and then release it? This ecosystem is truly alien to Conrad, but he is happy with his find.
Spoiler: End of Turn 1 Results
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Monthly Costs: 2 Wealth
Spent: 5 Wealth, 1 Basic, 1 Exotic (sap)
Gained: 1 Rare, 1 Exotic (sap), 1 Premium
Sales: 3 Wealth (1P)
Net Change: -4 Wealth, -1 Basic, +1 Rare, +15% Recipe (sap), + Reputation
Conrad has discovered a source of Exotic Material. He gets to name it. Also, feel free to add some extra detail to the material.
Conrad XP: Explore +4, Hunt +2, Research +1
Kalakelinirus XP: Craft +5, Sell +3, Research +3, Explore +3
Tom Dockson
Hunting around Vaeldor
Kate gets a few bewildering looks as she wanders around and within Vaeldor. Perhaps she is convinced that there is something to find, or maybe she just wants an excuse to explore all the nooks and crannies of the city. Regardless, her efforts are not in vain as she does find an abandoned crate of some stuff that she is sure her brother could make good use of.
Spoiler: End of Turn 1 Results
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Monthly Costs: 2 Wealth
Spent: 2 Wealth, 3 Basic
Gained: 2 Basic, 2 Rare, 1 Premium, 1 Masterwork
Sales: 3 Wealth (1P)
Net Change: -1 Wealth, -1 Basic, +2 Rare, +1 Masterwork
Tom XP: Mentor +4
Kate XP: Hunt +5, Craft +8, Sell +3, Explore +3
Dhakos Coriumfaber
Spoiler: Exploring to the North
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Dhakos had spent a few days exploring the plains before he decided to check out some of the outcroppings of trees. As he approached it was obvious that this one, in particular, was very dense. Perhaps some hidden gem would be awaiting within. The going was difficult, but he eventually made it to what assumed was a central opening and was met with an odd surprise.
Before him was a large assortment of buildings built off the ground and around a large tree.
Dhakos could see no reason why the structure was built as such, but that did little to deter him from approaching and entering it's main entrance. The room he walks into is obviously an entrance hall for guests. The art on the wall and the general decor would indicate as such, despite age taking its toll on both.
Behind this room looks to be some royal chamber. Housed within is what looks to appear royal jewelry stored within a glass like structure. Dhakos is able to make quick work of the lock and retrieves the valuables. And, despite wanting to explore further, he knows his supplies are limited. Perhaps he will return better prepared in the near future. For now, he heads back to Vaeldor.
Spoiler: End of Turn 1 Results
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Monthly Costs: 4 Wealth
Spent: 2 Wealth, 3 Basic
Gained: 4 Wealth, 1 Normal, 1 Premium, 1 Masterwork
Sales: 2 Wealth (1N)
Net Change: 0 Wealth, -3 Basic, +1 Premium, +1 Masterwork
Dhakos XP: Craft +2, Explore +1
Valeria XP: Craft +5, Mentor +3, Hunt +3, Gather +3
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