Necessities...

[Sorahn]

((Not sure if this is supposed to be OOC or IC so I went with IC cause it’s more fun that way ;) ))

Sorahn walked into a building that he could tell was brand new. The building itself screamed opulence. He looked down at the fine hardwood floor to see his white furry reflection staring back up at him, reflected in the coat of polish. Glancing back up he saw a counter ahead of him made of smoothed granite that gave an impressive official feeling.

Sorahn felt slightly uncomfortable in here. This was not his realm. He was a tribal warrior standing in a room made for businessmen and wealthy merchants. Even more discomforting was the establishment’s newness. He recalled the great days of the Red Hand of old. Ithermoss answered to no one, instead relying on his own power to see him through a war that was now legendary on Althanas: the war on the bazaar. A war in which Sorahn fought, earning him a place within their sacred ranks. A war which, ironically, was fought against the very type of establishment in which he now stood.

But times had changed; a fact which Sorahn lamented, but had to accept. The bureaucracy had taken over, and even Lord Sorahn and the Gol’Bron had to submit. There was an upside, however. The shiny building in which Sorahn now stood, known only as “The Guild Shop”, could provide him and his clan certain services. Services which he knew would prove to be vital in the coming days.

There was a dark cloud on the horizon, and Sorahn could see it coming. War was approaching, in all its bloody violence, and would soon bear down upon him and his loyal clan. He had to do everything that he could to prepare for it.

“Good afternoon, sir. How may I help you?” The man behind the granite counter greeted him politely. Sorahn expected the man to be a bit more apprehensive about his appearance. People on Althanas were usually rather shocked to see him, with his furry and tattooed visage. This man appeared more confident and polite; smiling brightly. Sorahn wondered if his position had already preceded him, even though he had only been leader for a short time.

“Yes. I have some requests.” Sorahn replied, cryptically. The man nodded, knowingly, and slid Sorahn a piece of parchment and a quill. Sorahn took it and began writing, listing several things he needed from The Guild Shop. He wrote as neatly as he could in the common language, which he was only just getting used to writing. He also made sure to note at the bottom that all would be paid for out of his personal account. His members had already contributed to the clan’s treasury, so Sorahn felt like it was his duty as leader to donate something of worth to the clan. Plus, he had plenty of gold.

He slid the parchment and quill back across the counter to the man and awaited a response.

Basic Offensive Enhancement – the first TWO upgrades.
Level 1 being siege weapons (ballista and trebuchet). Exact number and size is up to the mods.
Level 2 being a cavalry (mounted soldiers). Exact number and skill is up to the mods.
100 + 200 = 300 gp

Basic Defensive Enhancement – the first TWO upgrades.
Level 1 being a physical fortification (wall) around our town and Mt. Drakenthrone.
Level 2 being archers posted on said wall. The exact number and skill is left up to the mods.
100 + 200 = 300 gp

Separate Treasuries Enhancement
Half stored within the town limits, the other half stored as deep as possible within Mt. Drakenthrone (Pandemonium’s Fist).
500 gp

Total:
300 + 300 + 500 = 1100 gp

I want to pay for this out of my personal account. If this isn’t possible, then I’d like to donate the necessary funds to the clan treasury.

[AdventWings]

((OOC works fine, but I like IC purchases even more. :p))

Taking the parchment studiously after the Ranoan had completed his entries, the officer looked over them and made note of what was needed.

"Alright, sir. Everything appears to be in order." The man replied with his trademark smile, scribbling down the number of items the Gol'Bron would be receiving in their war efforts.

"You will be receiving fifteen Ballista units and five Trebuchet teams." The man said as he wrote them down on the piece of paper. "As well as a contingent of one hundred cavalrymen trained with longswords. For your defense, we will send you a team of architects and engineers for your needs until the construction is complete. You will also receive five scores of archers to defend the wall. They will be sent along with the construction team."

Writing other details down on the paper, the man slid the completed contract to Sorahn whilst still keeping his smile on as if it was glued to his face.

"Here you go, sir. The price will be deducted from your personal account, as requested. I hope to see you again soon."

Basic Offensive Enhancements - Level 2

* 15 Ballista
* 5 Trebuchet Teams (Trebuchets are made on the spot, historically, from trees in the area)
* 100 Level 0 Cavalrymen armed with longswords

Basic Defensive Enhancements - Level 2

* Basic Stone Wall (Fortification)
* 100 Level 0 Archers armed with short bows made of real world wood

Separate PG Treasury

* Primary Treasury - 850 GP (in Town Area)
* Secondary Treasury - 850 GP (Pandemonium's Fist)

Total Price - 1,100 GP

((Process Verified. Also, your PG Required Minimum Balance will be increased by 550 GP, bringing it to 1,050 GP total.

Please post a reply to complete the transaction.))

[Sorahn]

Sorahn took the parchment from the man, smiling. Feeling satisfied, he nodded to the man. “Everything seems satisfactory. Good day to you, sir.” With that he gave a slight bow to the man and turned to leave.

As he turned toward the door he saw a man burst through it, running toward him. Quickly Sorahn recognized him as one of his men. The man came to a stop in front of him, panting to catch his breath, and Sorahn gave him a confused look.

“My lord,” He said once he’d finally caught his breath. “I have urgent news.” Sorahn looked at him, a little surprised, and then instinctively both of them glanced to the man behind the counter, who was easily within earshot.

To solve this, the man reached for one of Sorahn’s large ears and pulled it toward him, causing Sorahn to tilt his head. The man hurriedly whispered his news into the ear then released it. His face looked as if he was afraid Sorahn would attack him right then and there.

But Sorahn merely frowned slightly. “You are sure?” He said quietly, his eyes narrowing. The man simply nodded. Sorahn stared intently off into space, his eyes narrowing as if there was something on the other side of the room that made him angry. Several moments passed as he thought, his tail swishing behind him as he did. The information could be false… but that’s a risk I cannot take.

Suddenly he regained his composure and the pleasant smile returned. He turned to the man behind the counter once again. “It appears that the situation has changed. I will require… a bit more.” He said vaguely as he took the quill again and began extending the list on the parchment.

He knew what he was now writing would take almost all of his gold to pay for, but he could see no better use for his money. This clan meant the world to him, and its protection was of utmost importance. He would do whatever it took to ensure its prosperity.

When he was finished he slid the parchment back to the man with a strange defiant look on his face. He was sure the extensive list would come as quite a surprise to the man behind the counter, but Sorahn wanted to send a clear message to all who wished to oppose him and his clan now and in the future. He meant business.

Basic Offensive Enhancement – All Five upgrades.
Level 1 - siege weapons (15 ballista and 5 trebuchet)
Level 2 - a cavalry (mounted soldiers). (100 level 0 cavalry with longswords)
Level 3 - scouts, trained in espionage and hiding to gather information.
Level 4 - an offensive archery division, mounted on horses
Level 5 - “the fury of the Thayne” (ability to summon fireballs to fall upon the enemy – moderator discretion)
100 + 200 + 300 + 400 + 500 = 1500 gp

Basic Defensive Enhancement – All Five upgrades.
Level 1 – a physical fortification (wall) around our town and Mt. Drakenthrone.
Level 2 – archers posted on said wall. (100 level 0 archers with shortbows)
Level 3 – an enchantment preventing tunneling under the wall
Level 4 – upgrades to the wall (spikes to prevent scaling or ladders, and towers for a better vantage point for the archers)
Level 5 – “the protection of the Thayne” (control of the weather in and around the town and mountain)
100 + 200 + 300 + 400 + 500 = 1500 gp

Separate Treasuries Enhancement
Half stored within the town limits, the other half stored as deep as possible within Mt. Drakenthrone (Pandemonium’s Fist).
500 gp

Total:
1500 + 1500 + 500 = 3500 gp

Still want all of this to come out of my personal account. With the 1000 that Lorenor just donated we should still meet the minimum balance.

[AdventWings]

((*Whistles* Wow, that's some serious upgrades.))

The officer stared at the list before him, making unsure glances up at the Ranoan even as he read down the items the Guild Leader intended to purchase. These were some very heavy reinforcements to his army, one that was certainly going to play an important role. But what can one do when the customer had gold to pay?

"I see." The man replied after processing the list in his head, scribbling notes down onto a different piece of parchment. Detailing as much as possible, he finished the list with his signature before showing it to Sorahn.

"You will receive a team of well-trained scouts, consisting of humans and wood elves. For the archer cavalry team, we will send you 80 well-trained cavalrymen with recurved composite bows. They shall be arriving along with the team of archers and architects. As you have asked for magical defenses and offenses, we will send you three teams of mages to your cause - Two team consisting of twenty Thayne Druids with each team responsible for one of your elemental manipulations."

The officer paused here and looked over the list once more, wondering if he missed something the Ranoan had requested. Seeing there were a few more items left, he cleared his throat and proceeded down the list.

"As you have requested additional fortification, we will provide additional materials for constructing your watch towers and barricade spikes. The third team of Thayne Druids sent along with the others are in charge of providing you with the subterranean barriers, though they are incapable of much offensive power themselves. All this shall be delivered to you shortly. Is that fine?"

The officer glanced up at Sorahn once more, quietly waiting for a reply.

Basic Offensive Enhancement – Level 5 (Clan Earning during Raids/Clan War increased by 100%)

Level 1 - Siege Weapons (15 Ballista Units and 5 Trebuchet Teams)
Level 2 - Light Cavalry (Level 0 Humans, 100 Units armed with Longswords)
Level 3 - Scouts (Level 1 Humans and Wood Elves, 20 Units equipped with short swords, leather tunics and standard survival gears)
Level 4 - Light Cavalry Archers (Level 1 Humans, 80 Units armed with recurved composite bow made of wood and bone)
Level 5 - Thayne Druid Team "Fury of the Thayne" (Level 0, 20 Units capable of summoning a rain of fireballs with an Area of Effect of 20-by-20 yards. Moderate Damage per Fireball. Can be cast up to 3 times during a single Raid/Clan War with at least 15 IC minutes cool-down in between casting and require 5 minutes to cast. Can be interrupted, in which the casting must be restarted all over again. Power decreases with each Druid not involved with the casting, minimum of 5 required to cast using a Magic Circle. Can cast up to 10 Minor Fireballs when not involved with summoning "Fury of the Thayne.")

Upgrade Cost - 1,500 GP

Basic Defensive Enhancement – Level 5 (Required Cost of Raid/Clan War increased by 25% to Enemies)

Level 1 – Basic Stone Wall around the town and Mt. Drakenthrone.
Level 2 – Wall Archers. (Level 0 Humans, 100 Units with Yew Shortbows)
Level 3 – Thayne Druid Team "Subterranean Barrier" (Level 0 Humans, 10 Units incapable of direct combat)
Level 4 – Fortification Upgrades (6 Archer Towers at Key Vantage Points and added Spike Barricades to Walls)
Level 5 – Thayne Druid Team “Protection of the Thayne” (Level 0 Humans, 20 Units capable of controlling the weather in and around the town and mountain. Requires at least 5 Druids to cast around a Magic Circle and casting time of 5 minutes should the team be interrupted. Cannot drastically change the weather at a whim, but capable of manipulating the weather to best aid the PG. Can cast 5 Minor Lightning Bolts when not involved with casting "Protection of the Thayne.")

Upgrade Cost - 1,500 GP

Separate Treasuries Enhancement

Primary Treasury (Town Limits) - 1,350 GP
Secondary Treasury (Within Mt. Drakenthrone) - 1,350 GP

Upgrade Cost - 500 GP

Total Cost - 3,500 GP

Required Minimum Balance - 1,800 GP

PG GP in Treasury (Including latest donation) - 2,700 GP

Minimum Requirement Met? - Yes

Verification Process Completed.


((Process Completed. You may now post your finishing post to complete the transaction. Any questions regarding your upgrades can be addresssed via PM to this account and changes can be applied before finalizing the purchase.))

[Sorahn]

Sorahn forced a polite smile. The gears of thought were already whirling in his head, calculating and strategizing. All of these fortifications and weapons would each serve as parts in an intricate and well-oiled machine. At least, that’s what Sorahn hoped. In fact, the very act of purchasing all of these things together was also part of his plan. It could have been paranoia, but Sorahn felt like a group could come and attack them at any moment, and he couldn’t bear to have all that he worked for be destroyed by the ruthless and power-hungry.

He studied the list carefully, making mental notes and plans. Each item on the list would be a vital part of his overall defense, and thus each one needed to be examined.

Several moments passed as he thought, causing the messenger to shift rather nervously in the uncomfortable silence. But Sorahn would take as long as he needed to verify everything, because he knew there was no room for error.

The messenger looked relieved when Sorahn finally looked up to the man, the polite smile returning. “This will do quite well. Thank you for your time.” With that almost disturbingly polite phrase, he grabbed the quill and signed the paper. His signature was in Ranoan and consisted of strange symbols, but to him it held more value than a common translation.

“I will eagerly await their arrival. Construction must begin immediately.” He said as he slid the paper and quill back to the man. “Good day.”

He turned to leave with the messenger in his wake. Finally he could let the polite façade drop. His walk to the door was brisk; he was eager to get out of this place of bureaucracy and business. Warriors did not belong in any kind of office, and he felt extremely uncomfortable. However, modern times demanded such politics, and Sorahn was willing to set aside his own comfort for the good of his tribe.

The freedom and warmth of the outdoors was a welcome change from the cold office. The dirt road crunching beneath his bare feet felt so much more comfortable than marble.

Within minutes they had come to a small clearing where that very instant a great black dragon was landing. Sorahn didn’t even blink at the appearance of his loyal companion, since he knew Nyris’s location at all times. Instead he turned to his fellow clan member and offered him a ride back to the town.

The pitiful messenger stared at the dragon, mortified. He stammered something about preferring to walk while keeping his terrified eyes fixed on the dragon’s head. This suited Sorahn just fine. He wanted to be left to his thoughts anyway. He gracefully climbed onto Nyris’s back, and with a great beat of his wings, they left the man behind and were sent soaring into the sky.

[AdventWings]

((Transaction Complete.

The Gol'Bron receives the following upgrades as detailed in Post #4 in exchange for the cost of 3,500 GP. Cost will be deducted from the account name Sorahn instead of the Gol'Bron's Treasuries.

120 Extra EXP for Sorahn for great IC Interactions.

Have a nice day. :)))

[Sighter Tnailog]

((Sorahn is refunded 3,500 GP as a result of pending changes in PG Treasury rules. Power Group improvements are now removed, but don't worry -- under the pending changes they won't be needed.))