Ely edit Feb 6 2023:
1-6 qps, depending on length and quality.
Rplizer +1 qps : x
Extra meticulous edit +1 qps : x
Length bonus +1-2 qps : o
Part of a series +1 qps: o
Summary: +1 qps : x
Total: 4 qps, Hildegarde also awarded.
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Hildegarde was friendly to Amilesa on Globals, so the Novice sent a letter by pigeon. Before long, the Merchant was in Tar Valon and the two struck an understanding: first dibs of hard candies goes to Amilesa!
POV: Amilesa
Main Characters: Amilesa and Hildegarde
Amilesa chats '*turns on globals* I forgot these were off.'
Hildegarde chats 'Welcome back!'
Amilesa chats 'Thank you! I feel that much more connected!'
Players
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Lady Fuujin Oaks d'Romee, Lady Protector of Godan, Conqueror of Tel'Aran'Rhoid ^T9^ {D} [Defender of the Stone Blademaster Council]
Maximus Meridius, Soldier of Malkier [Shienaran Lancer]
7 Lord Adael Le'Ada, Knight of the Rose Crown, Captain of Queen Morgase's Elite [Queen's Guard]
Hildegarde of Two Rivers
Skymya the Trooper [Sword and Hand]
Lord Eol the Lieutenant [Shienaran Lancer]
Jude the Bannerman [Defender of the Stone]
Athroc Mal'jinn
Amilesa the Fledgling Novice [White Tower]
Laekphire of Two Rivers
Etain do Arman a'Conn
Tazelam Vedrale, Guardsman [Queen's Guard]
Jaxon Lane
Lord Achillies the Dai Shan [Red Eagle]
Halthan of Illian
Bogdan the Woodsman [Forester]
Lorrayne of Arafel
17 players displayed.
write sheet
. go ahead and write the note.
Use @e to exit and save or @h for help.
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] Message to Hildegarde
]
] Dear Hildegarde,
]
I write to you while I spend my time on the
] Island of Tar Valon. It is a very profitable
] experience for me in the sense that I am learning
] how to control the ability to channel.
]
] But I have heard of you from afar and wanted to
] further correspondence. I can imagine all the
] adventure you are getting up to in the wide world.
]
] If you have need of some support while on the island
] of Tar Valon, please come seek me out.
]
] Thank you.
]
] Fledgling Novice Amilesa of Emonds Field
] @e
<<<<<<Amilesa sends the message by pigeon>>>>>
Gudha's Herbs
The store is very clean neat. Shelves line the walls filled with jars
of various herbs and roots. A table along the western wall, next to a
small side door, serves as a counter. Sounds of traffic drift in from the
main doorway.
[ obvious exits: E ] [ E: Woodendoor ]
A light pair of leather coverings lies upon the ground.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
A calm woman bathed in serenity seems to attract your attention.
A raven is here flying around.
|1|.A Tairen bloodstock stallion stands here, tail swaying with the breeze.
Hildegarde of Two Rivers is standing here.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
A merchant guard eyes you warily, intent on keeping order.
A merchant guard eyes you warily, intent on keeping order.
Gudha stands here chopping herbs.
Amilesa smiles brightly at Hildegarde.
Amilesa steps a little closer to her.
Amilesa says 'Did you get my letter...?'
<<<<Hildegarde is imersed in her herbal transactions. Amilesa heads back to the Tower Square>>>>
Tower Square
This side of the square is the southern section of the Tower Square.
In the center is the walled off White Tower. To the south a large
boulevard opens up leading to the Southharbor. To the north you see
the southern gate of the Tower grounds. The square continues east
and west.
A large banner rests here, depicting a map of Tar Valon.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ] [ N: TarlomensGate ]
A marble bench, flecked with gold and bronze, adorns the floor.
An oil lamp, set in a steel cage, hangs from a high wooden pole.
An elaborately sculpted marble fountain splashes merrily.
A stout wooden barrel stands nearby.
A raucous group of sailors saunter by, speaking loudly.
|1|.A Tairen bloodstock stallion stands here, tail swaying with the breeze.
Hildegarde of Two Rivers is standing here.
The Tar Valon town crier stands here, spreading the news.
Hildegarde has arrived from the east, riding a |1|.bloodstock stallion.
Hildegarde stops riding a bloodstock stallion.
Hildegarde starts leading a bloodstock stallion.
A bloodstock stallion now follows Hildegarde.
Hildegarde bows before Amilesa.
Amilesa smiles at her.
Hildegarde says 'Forive me, I was lost in my trade lists.'
Hildegarde smiles briefly.
A hooded woman has arrived from the south.
Amilesa says 'Was it a long list? You were in there a while.'
Hildegarde nods in agreement.
Hildegarde says 'I am a merchant, you see. Trades are... well, my trade.'
Hildegarde chuckles to herself.
Hildegarde says 'It can consume me. Perhaps a failing of mine.'
Amilesa says 'I see people going into that shop often for Flatwort, but they always muble under their breath when they come out.'
Hildegarde says 'As a merchant, I am often blunt, and I must say.. Tar Valon drives a hard bargain on many items.'
Hildegarde says 'Perhaps that's why you hear the mumbles.'
Amilesa says 'There are some people in the Tower like that. Not with trade, mind you, but with books. Always with the book.'
Hildegarde looks at Amilesa.
Amilesa says 'Did you get the letter I sent you? Is that why you came to Tar Valon?'
Hildegarde nods in agreement.
Hildegarde says 'Indeed. To both questions.'
Amilesa opens her mouth is astonishment. <----She wasn't certain the pigeons worked
Amilesa says 'It worked!'
Hildegarde says 'I was... touched. Thank you for the missive. I don't get them often.'
Amilesa kicks her thighs high up in the air in an excited dance.
Hildegarde can't help but smile again.
Amilesa says 'I wasn't certain it would work.'
Amilesa looks you over from top to bottom.
Amilesa says 'So...merchant...are you a part of the guild of merchants in Kandor?'
Hildegarde nods briskly.
Amilesa says 'Speaking of driving a hard bargain...'
Hildegarde says 'So I am. Recently joined, I must disclaim.'
view clan kandori
-- Kandori Merchants' Guild Members --
Rank 1 Apprentice
Hildegarde, Lynnix, Pyrcyvyl
Rank 2 Peddler
Rank 3 Broker
Rank 4 Factor
Bartael, Marax
Rank 5 Trader
Shinner, Alita, Erehwon
Rank 6 Merchant
Teor, Ylsa, Vulgrim, Ric
Rank 7 Master Trader
Divya, Ysidoriusz, Werf, Helgi, Maisy
Rank 8 Magnate
Arston
Rank 9 Guildmaster
Master Mitsuo Fyodorovni is the current Grand Master of the Guild.
Amilesa bounces in spot, hands on her dress to keep it in place.
Amilesa says 'Excellent! How much to procure some hard candies for me?'
Amilesa adds 'I have coin!'
inventory
Amilesa is carrying:
<<<wouldn't you like to know....>>>
Amilesa shows Hildegarde a pile of copper coins.
Amilesa starts paying increased attention to her surroundings.
Hildegarde thinks hard.
Hildegarde says 'I've heard of these, the hard candies.'
Amilesa sways to the left and the right thinking of them.
Amilesa says 'They are so sweet, and the flavor stay for so long.'
Hildegarde says 'Let me ponder a moment. I think some of my brethren may offer them...'
Amilesa says 'Surely a merchant with your connections could find some for me.'
Hildegarde says 'I'm sure I could procure them. I've heard there is a hunt on for them, these days.'
Hildegarde says 'I may need a bit of time. Again, I'm a new Merchant of the Kandori guild. So forgive my un-preparedness. '
Hildegarde says 'But there is naught that I can't procure!'
Amilesa says 'With the number of Novices, I don't doubt it! Just remember who asked you first.'
Hildegarde nods in agreement.
Hildegarde says 'I shall keep your letter as a kind reminder.'
Amilesa smiles warmly.
Hildegarde pulls a few sheaves of paper from her pack to peruse.
Hildegarde mutters 'Hard candies...'
Amilesa says 'I am glad it found you well. I know the pigeons are trained, but you wonder sometimes...'
Hildegarde shuffles the sheaves, muttering under her breath.
Amilesa fidgets, resisting the urge to peak at the sheaves of paper.
Hildegarde glances up, 'Hm? Pigeons? Yes, of course.'
Hildegarde looks back to the papers, audibly mumbling 'Altara? Maybe... No...'
Amilesa narrows her eyes a bit.
exa sheet
It's blank.
Hildegarde glances up abruptly, 'Perhaps Baerlon!'
write sheet
. go ahead and write the note.
Use @e to exit and save or @h for help.
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] Message to Hildegarde
]
] I would like to send you a written reminder
that I request procurement of hard candies.
] ]
] Thank you in advance.
]
] Fledgling Novice Amilesa of Emonds Field
] @e
Hildegarde grins a bit too proudly.
Amilesa says 'Just a moment, please.'
<<<Heads to the Tar Valon Stables>>>
Amilesa says 'send a message'
A stable hand says 'Very well, let me get a pigeon.'
A stable hand disappears in a stall and returns after a few moments, a pigeon in his hand.
The sun sets, washing the city in fiery colors.
exa sheet
There is something written upon it:
]
] Message to Hildegarde
]
] I would like to send you a written reminder
] that I request procurement of hard candies.
]
] Thank you in advance.
]
] Fledgling Novice Amilesa of Emonds Field
A messenger pigeon coos softly.
A stable hand says 'Just give her a sheet of paper with your message on it.'
give sheet pigeon
Amilesa gives a sheet of paper to a messenger pigeon.
A stable hand says 'For the message make the first line "Message to XXX".'
<<<Amilesa returns to the Tower Square>>>
Tower Square
This side of the square is the southern section of the Tower Square.
In the center is the walled off White Tower. To the south a large
boulevard opens up leading to the Southharbor. To the north you see
the southern gate of the Tower grounds. The square continues east
and west.
A large banner rests here, depicting a map of Tar Valon.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ] [ N: TarlomensGate ]
A marble bench, flecked with gold and bronze, adorns the floor.
An oil lamp, set in a steel cage, hangs from a high wooden pole.
An elaborately sculpted marble fountain splashes merrily.
A stout wooden barrel stands nearby.
A raucous group of sailors saunter by, speaking loudly.
|1|.A Tairen bloodstock stallion stands here, tail swaying with the breeze.
Hildegarde of Two Rivers is standing here.
The Tar Valon town crier stands here, spreading the news.
Hildegarde is leaning against the fountain.
Amilesa can't stop from grinning ear-to-ear. <---She knows what she hopes is coming
A messenger pigeon swoops down to land nearby.
A messenger pigeon coos softly.
A messenger pigeon drops a sheet of paper.
A messenger pigeon flutters its wings.
A messenger pigeon beats its wings harder.
<<<Aha! Proof it worked!>>>
Hildegarde gets a sheet of paper.
A messenger pigeon takes off out of reach into the skies!
A messenger pigeon circles high above.
Hildegarde shows a sheet of paper to you.
There is something written upon it:
]
] Message to Hildegarde
]
] I would like to send you a written reminder
] that I request procurement of hard candies.
]
] Thank you in advance.
]
] Fledgling Novice Amilesa of Emonds Field
Amilesa lets out a near-silent squeel.
Hildegarde says 'Once I procure your hard candies, you must show me your pigeon training secrets.'
Amilesa says 'That pleases me, greatly.'
Amilesa says 'I can show you now, it is very simple!'
Hildegarde shakes her head.
Hildegarde says 'I am a Kandori Merchant, we accept nothing for free.'
Hildegarde says 'Allow me to fulfill my promise first.'
Hildegarde bows before Amilesa.
Amilesa says 'Ah, yes, your time must be very slim.'
Hildegarde pushes off from the fountain with a foot and a grin.
Amilesa says 'It has been a pleasure meeting with you. Please let me know if your supply of hard candies arrives.'
Hildegarde nods in agreement.
Hildegarde says 'I shall, soon.'
Hildegarde says 'With your permission, my fair lady. I will set off on my quest.'
Hildegarde bows before Amilesa.
Amilesa smiles brightly. I have some notes I need to transcribe a few times. With that, I wish you safe travels.
Amilesa curtseys before Hildegarde.