[color=LightSlateGray] [color=82ca9d]"Good luck to you both, and Godspeed on your travels!"[/color] [i]Percy said[/i], his muffled voice echoed in the alleyway from the window above. Both Skarsat and Neh'miah looked to one another and then upwards, witnessing Percy's tiny little arms protruding as he hastily slammed them shut without delay, and the alley was silent once again. A servant working in the warehouse heard the resounding thud as the pair had met with the cobbles and hurriedly rushed them inside to avoid any prying eyes... Y'Vanna made her way back downstairs after hitting the lavatory to alleviate some of the pressure from her over worked bladder, and to powder her nose for a bit of motivation. She seemed bright eyed and eager to get a move on. She grabbed a small biscuit and a piece of sausage cramming them into her mouth with little resistance and made her way to join the rest of the party, which seemed to be a bit distraught, but she paid little attention over the growling in her belly. It was no more than a moment or two before Percy came scrambling down the stairs, only to lose his footing on the last flight, causing him to slide down the last few into a crashing heap at the bottom. The mishap was extremely noisy and the sheer terror on Percy's face as he rose was more than humorous. He took a moment to straighten himself up and scanned the room, with no sight of the sheriff he began to panic even more. Nora gives a sigh of disbelief, [i]what had she gotten herself into with this lot?[/i] [color=82ca9d]"Where.. where's the sheriff?"[/color] [i]he said[/i], his voice shaking notably as he did. [color=orchid]"Why, sweetheart? Are you finally ready to come clean about you-know-what?"[/color] asked Solange, pretending she knew about some dark secret that he was hiding when really she was just trying to make poor Percy panic. She leaned forward, stroked her chin, and studied him as she continued, [color=orchid]"He left. The Sheriff must've heard the jangling of coins in a crooked merchant's hand and went off to feed a hunger that your breakfast couldn't fulfill."[/color] Percy's eyes widened trying to pinpoint exactly what she was referring to, and then scowled as he realized that she was toying with him, as was her nature. Then he immediately perked up, remembering the two that were now in the alleyway. [color=82ca9d]"Make haste, much of it!"[/color] he said, making his way behind the front desk to retrieve everyone's parcels. he began to toss the small coin purses onto the bar as everyone came to claim theirs. [color=82ca9d]"These are your parcels, one-hundred gold each for the journey, and a special token from Vargas to use at the market, good for one item. Make sure you use it here because it is only good here in the city of Guillan. You will know it by the V. There is a cart by the front of the warehouse with some last minute goods for the ship, please try not to waste too much time on the way. Lord Vargas is a man who appreciates punctuality from his constituents."[/color] he then did his best to shepherd them pout the door as quickly as he could manage. Skarsat was just shoving Neh'miah into an empty barrel as they approached, much to his refusal but also much to Skarsat's amusement. Skarsat then loaded the barrel onto the cart as they all prepared to leave. Neh'miah could be heard through the boards in protest, to which Skarsat gave the planks a hefty slap. [color=f26522]"Quiet, unless you favor the gallows over this."[/color] [i]he said quietly[/i], leaning in as he did. The slap gave the mule tethered to the cart all it needed to lurch forward, and they began heading off for the market. It was only a few blocks from the tavern, a very short walk with little incident along the way. The party was mostly quiet along the way, and they all seemed to be glad that they were finally on their way. It was a few minutes into the walk that Maréngo began to feel a slight discomfort growing in his bowels, which seemed to bloat and fall much like an extra lung. His gait shifted slightly and it was apparent that he hoped that no one in the party was the wiser... The market, or the black market, as it was, had been well established here in Guillan, as there were many patrons and suppliers to keep it going, and the demand was and had always been high. Lord Vargas, and a few others like him, had all built and bolstered this over time, and had made substantial wealth from it. It's existence was well known to the crown and well documented, but payoffs and corrupted guardsmen, and sheriffs like Gerranti, all made it possible. It was a complex and elaborate entity altogether. The market was also never set in one place, but moved around all the time. It's next location only given to those in the know to ensure it's secrecy. Like a hydra, if one head was caught another head would spring forth without any hesitation. Items from all over the world could be found here. Scarcity, rarity, and variety were all subject to fluctuate constantly. One never knew what one could find there. On this day, the market was above ground and not too far from the docks, which worked out well for the party. It was inside a small enclosed courtyard adjacent to a fountain shrine to Leathe, in behind a regular shop for most common items, [i]Mast's General Goods and Wares[/i], and could only be accessed by someone with the proper credentials. Nora makes her way to the shopkeep and leans in, whispering something to them. They had obviously been expecting them, they gesture and nod. The shopkeep then shuffled the party through a door in the back, locking and bolting it behind them. From there the party finds itself in a small fenced off enclosure, where a man ensures their credentials before letting them enter into the market. [center][img]https://img.roleplayerguild.com/prod/users/20938884-e9fe-4f5e-a080-5c56fd9e9297.png[/img][/center] [color=6ecff6][b]Vendors List: [/b] [i]all items are not represented below, inquire for more options or item availability...[/i][/color] [hider= Veronice's Food & Rations] Quality: above average Price: above average Variety: below average Haggling: no Owner: Rovanni male, angry, mildly racist and a male, cheerful but sickly Stall Type: tables for eating, small cart made to cook food. Regular meals, street foods, and cured meats can all be purchased here, as well as dried rations. Specialty Items: [b]Fine Dried Beef-[/b] Dried strips of jerky made from fine beef steaks that bolster stamina and energy levels. [b]Dried Fruits-[/b] Dried fruits help with maintaining energy levels and help fight off scurvy and promote a strong immune system. Highly recommended in damp tropical climates. [b]Exquisite Spices-[/b] An assortment of fine spices from the Spice Islands sure to please the palates of the pickiest eaters.All sorts to match any meal, sure to make even the least edible meals tolerable.[/hider] [hider=Bows, crossbows, and Fletcher] Quality: above average Price: above average Variety: above average (specialty items available) Haggling: only for the expensive items Owner: Aniska, Tork female fletcher and a Tork male name Lark, grouchy in demeanor. Stall Type: Oxcart full of wares [b]Specialty Items:[/b] [b]Heavy Arrows-[/b] These arrows pack a wallop! Broadheads specifically designed for high piercing damage… great for armored or heavier targets. [b]High Velocity Arrows-[/b] These arrows are made from a very light but durable wood that allows these arrows to find their targets much faster than normal arrows. Exquisitely made. [b]Toad’s Poison-[/b] A fatal poison found in a type of toad from the wetlands of Maarth. Attacks the respiratory and nervous systems. Sold by the vile. [b]High Tensile Bowstring-[/b] Adds more draw weight to a bow, causing arrows to fly faster, and gives a bow a bit more range. [b]Poisoned Ink Beads-[/b] Glass beads filled with an inky black poison found in squids. Can be thrown from a sling or shot from a slingshot. Ink can blind and the poison causes intense vomiting, hallucinations, and eventually convulsions. (20 per bag) [b]Repeating Hand Crossbow-[/b] Revolver-style crossbow that can house up to five bolts at a time. Has an overhand crank lever that re-cocks the bowstring for each time you fire it. [b]Bolas-[/b] These thrown weapons are used to trip or incapacitate, can also be used as a bludgeoning weapon. Also useful for hunting medium sized game such as wild boar or other swift moving animals. Tork made. [b]Caltrops-[/b] Bag of steel caltrops. 25 per bag. [b]Hunter’s Bow-[/b] A traditional Hunter’s bow, used for hunting. String has muffles on it to cut down on noise from vibration. (+1 Stealth) [b]Hunter’s Quiver-[/b] An ornately carved quiver made from wood and lined with fine red fox fur. The fur helps cut down on noise when pulling arrows from it. Ideal for hunters… or thieves. (+2 Stealth)[/hider] [hider= Armorer] Quality: very high Price: average Variety: average Haggling: is treated as an insult Owner: Alma, Bretonian female, friendly but quick tempered Stall Type: tables and an Oxcart [b]Specialty Items:[/b] [b]Brawler’s Gloves-[/b] Quality studded leather gloves that add extra melee damage. Extremely durable. [b]Muffling Cloak-[/b] Dark cloak that muffles sound from the wearer. Has several interior pockets for storage.Made from the skin of Manta Rays. [b]Cloak of many Thorns-[/b] Dark leather cloak that has many sheaths for many daggers. Extremely well made and stitching looks very durable.[/hider] [hider= Ziva's Apothecary Supplies] Quality: above average Price: average Variety: very high Haggling: is expected Owner: Zherpa male, spiteful, exotic clothing and a very knowledgeable female named Ziva (Apothecary) Stall Type: Incense, Medicinal drugs, Salves and Herbal Tinctures, Poisons. A booth and several connected stalls [b]Specialty Items:[/b] [b]Apothecary’s Grace-[/b] A small pouch containing medicinal herbs that can be ingested, applied, or boiled into a broth. A literal cure-all for all sorts of nastiness, infections, and any other ailments of the body. Can be applied directly to wounds to speed up the recovery process. [b]The Dulcimer’s Pluck-[/b] A concentrated poison from the Dulcimer Spider, native to Baavaria, and named for a small white spot on its abdomen that resembles the instrument which is also native to the region. This poison is not fatal, but will bring on temporary paralysis that lasts for several hours. [b]Medicated Wraps-[/b] Pre soaked dressings for deep wounds. Soaked in a mixture of herbs to help the healing process and to keep wounds covered and free from infections. [b]Cat’s Eye-[/b] A medicinal tonic derived from boiling down various plants that allows one to see nearly twice as well at night. [b]Elixir of Sincerity-[/b] A concoction that prompts people to be open, welcoming, and completely honest. [b]Purifying tablets-[/b] These tablets are used to purify water for drinking. Recommended to avoid serious illness and or diseases. [b]Clotting Honey-[/b] Salve that promotes the clotting of blood to stop wounds from bleeding. Made from a certain type of honey known for its healing and medicinal properties. [b]Jar of Leeches-[/b] Leeches are used in several medical procedures, and help to alleviate illnesses found in the blood. Leeches can also eat away rotting flesh around an infected wound. [b]Smelling Salts-[/b] Salts used to awaken someone who has fainted or been knocked unconscious. [b]Blessed Water-[/b] Water that has been blessed. Does holy damage against the undead. [b]Pure Salt-[/b] Bags of the purest salts. Used in rituals, rites, and to aid with incantations.[/hider] [hider= Abel's Trinkets and Fine Jewelry] Quality: high Price: high Variety: below average Haggling: is enthusiastic Owner: Abel, Bretonian male, hopeful, oddly pale Stall Type: permanent structure (locked at night)[/hider] [hider=Po's Exotic Pets, and Reptiles] Quality: very high Price: very high Variety: scarce and rare Haggling: is expected Owner: Po, Jin-Zho male, aggressive, bows and makes courtly gestures and a female, aggressive, overuses a certain word/phrase Stall Type: Tables, pens and cages [b]Specialty Items:[/b] [b]Cockatoo-[/b] Emerald green and nearly two feet in length. Can repeat overheard conversations on call. [b]Ferret-[/b] This sweet little fellow loves to steal shiny things and hides them. [b]Hunting Falcon-[/b] Extremely expensive, will not negotiate. Extremely proficient hunting falcon that is trained to hunt small game, like rabbits or smaller animals, and in some cases foxes or medium sized fauna. (Will hunt twice daily upon call)[/hider] [hider=Zeke's Tools & Gear] Quality: average Price: average Variety: average/good Haggling: is only allowed for certain items Owner: Zeke, Dwarf male, drunk and scornful, but fair Stall Type: several oxcarts full of wares including mining equipment and expeditioner gear, fine gemstones, minerals, gunpowder, rare earth metals, Flintlock weapons and firearm provisions [b]Specialty Items:[/b] [b]Witchflame Lantern-[/b] brass lantern with an eternal flame that emits a low greenish yellow light. Very well made. [b]Infernal Torch-[/b] An alchemical marvel derived from magnesium, black powder, and a number of other trace elements that combine into a very useful tool. Not only does it burn with a bright ruby flame even when immersed in water, but with a bit of patience, the flame can burn through solid metal. Thieves have been known to make use of these torches to crack especially tough vaults. Used predominantly for mining and commercial use. [b]Double-Barreled Revolver- [/b] This unique 6 shot revolver fires three two-round blasts for extra punch. It is intricately engraved and shoots only round balls. Dwarven made. [b]Spring-Loaded Palm Pistol-[/b] Small derringer style pistol that has a spring-loaded wrist bracer that it attaches to. Fires two small caliber rounds. [b]Scatter Stick-[/b] A shortened blunderbus style firearm that is shorter and more concealable than its full sized counterpart. Only suitable for grapeshot or or other suitable scatter fire such as salt or rocks, silverware, anything really. A favorite for deck clearing pirates. [b]Alchemist’s Fire-[/b] A sticky fluid that ignites when it comes in contact with air. Improvised Grenade encased in a round clay container. Store with caution.[/hider] [hider= Ahmad's Blades] Quality: Good/High Price: average Variety: good Haggling: occasionally involves barter Owner: Ahmad, Zherpa male. Optimistic, obnoxiously loud and mildly flamboyant Stall Type: Blades, Axes, Mauls and other Melee Weapons, many tables, stands, carts [b]Specialty Items:[/b] [b]Whip of the Viper-[/b] A whip made from viper skin that facilitates two small fang like spikes at the end that can have poisons applied to it. [b]Zherpian Blade-[/b] An exquisitely made thin sword in a slender scimitar style. This blade is extremely sharp and is guaranteed to hold its edge. High quality item that is not up for negotiation.. [b]Set of Javelins-[/b] A set of 3 Zherpian javelins, known for being extremely well balanced and light. Very easy to wield and can be used as a hand weapon or be thrown as a ranged weapon.[/hider][/color]