The storekeeper frowns, and says solemnly, “Yes, I’ve heard of him. He paid me an unwelcome visit earlier today. He barged in, spat on the floor and made a horrible smell. Then he helped himself to my food, took an axe, some rope and didn’t pay me a penny. A disgusting human being if ever there was one. He put up the ‘Wanted’ poster on the wall outside, which, as you know, has your face displayed on it.
"When he finally spoke, he told me his name and said that if I saw you, I was to tell you I had seen him in Tall Tom’s Tavern, which is half an hour’s walk east of here. Then I was supposed to light a fire and cover it with wet leaves to make a smoke signal to let him know you were on your way, so he could ambush you. Don’t worry, that’s not going to happen. Harold Cornpepper is not in the habit of helping assassins. If you are the valiant warrior who defeated Zanbar Bone, Allansia will be forever in your debt. However, Lord Azzur will not rest until you are dead. You will need to be prepared for when you meet Vassell. Might I suggest you purchase one or two magic items from my display case?” You thank the storekeeper for his advice and decide what to do.
If you want to look at the items in the display case....
Of course we want to look at the items.
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There are four items in the display case which especially catch your eye. A gold bracelet etched with a sun symbol, a runic scroll, a silver ring with a ruby centre stone and a brass flute. “I see you’ve got your eye on a couple of things,” the storekeeper says, eagerly rubbing his hands together. “Let me tell you about them. The Bracelet of Power will increase your fighting ability (add 3 SKILL points). The Scroll of Invisibility will enable you to turn invisible for a minute. Just hold the scroll out in front of you and utter the words ‘Now you see me, now you don’t.’ The Ring of Healing will restore your health (add 6 STAMINA points). The Magic Flute always plays the same song no matter what notes you play, but I don’t know what it is. Each item costs 5 Gold Pieces or you can have all four for 15 Gold Pieces. Interested?” If you want to buy one or more of the items, pay the storekeeper the amount and make a note of your purchases. You thank him for his help and leave the store to head east in pursuit of Garanka Vassell.
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You set off at a brisk pace, following a well-worn path along the riverbank. Up ahead you see a small man lying on the ground, his back propped up against a tree and his arms folded across his chest. He’s wearing a dark green tunic and brown leggings which are tucked into his green leather boots. A floppy green felt hat is pulled down low over his face. He is fast asleep and snoring loudly. Do you want to wake him up to speak to him or would you rather keep heading east?
So again although the shopkeeper says the bracelet increases your "fighting ability" I'm choosing to interpret that as being a side effect of general SKILL increase as a +3 Attack strength item is too OP. If you choose to buy it, you don't need to wear it right away, but when you do it will restore up to 3 SKILL points. Please indicate which, if any, items you want to buy and also whether to disturb the sleeper.
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Finella Noland
Skill 9/9
Stamina 17/21
Luck 11/11
Potion of Strength
Provisions:9
Silver necklaces: 2
Dagger
Skeleton key (44)
2 diamonds.
7 Gold, 1 Silver
Rusty Knife
Shield of the Sentinels. (+1 Attack strength)
Astral Sword. (+1 Attack strength)
Bow and arrows
Food (+4 Stamina)
Bag of Holding
Elven Boots
Bracelet of Power (+3 SKILL when used)
Healing ring (+6 stamina)
Scroll of Invisibility
Magic Flute
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