Gold for artifacts!

[fineriftercrafts]

FORM: Sending Crystal
SENDER: Barnabas ‘Snake Oil’ Vilm
RECIPIENT: Everyone
WHAT: I'll buy your crap!
WHEN: Now
WHERE: Barnabas's market stall

Greetings all Rifters! I'm Barnabas Vilm, and I've got a question for you. Are you just arrived? Without any of the local currency? Just the shirt on your back and whatever you had on you? Not sure how to make ends meet? Worry no longer! Come on down and see my Fine Rifter Crafts! We buy what you have and give you hard currency for it! Don't think it's worth anything? Bet ya it is! So come on down, I'll help you get back on your feet. 

And everyone else! Need anything special? Something that's never been seen before? Magic without Magic? Come on down! Take a look at the marvels I have in my store, and be amazed!

All transactions final, no refunds, let the buyer beware.

Comments

[purered]

I had no idea there was such a bustling market for our personal effects.

If you like, I'd be happy to offer you money from my home since you seem to have more a use for it than I do.

[fineriftercrafts]

Hi there, sounds like we may have a deal! Come on down to my stall, we'll talk it over, I'm sure I'll be able to make a bargain where we both walk away happy. See you soon!

[purered]

Ah - you misunderstand. I make money well enough - I thought just to give it to you.

[fineriftercrafts]

Ahh...Well that works too! I'll certainly take it off of your hands. When can you come by?

[keenly]

...That's a really good idea. Good luck.

[fineriftercrafts]

Hey thanks! If you come on down, I'll make ya a good deal on some of the stuff I've got!

[ragweed]

[with piqued interest,]

Magic without magic? How's that work?

[fineriftercrafts]

No idea really, I'm not up on technology. But it works! I've got this amazing spring thing that walks down stairs, a staff that lights up after you give it a shake, all kinds of stuff! You should come on down and take a look!

[ragweed]

[....huh.]

Where is it you said you've set up shop again?

[across the crystal comes the sound of Kit tugging on a jacket, putting papers away, etc. Typical 'getting ready to leave the house' noises.]

[fineriftercrafts]

Oh, as of now I'm over by the Inquisition HQ, still looking for someone who will rent me a space. For some reason everyone gets all skittish once I tell them what I'm selling. You'll spot me, don't worry about that!

[iceblade]

Got anything for pets? I've a nuglet that might as well be spoiled.

[fineriftercrafts]

Maybe! No idea what they like. Feel free to come by, no obligation to buy, just browse!

[iceblade]

Aye, and where are you located?

[fineriftercrafts]

Over by the Inquisition HQ, Don't worry I'm easy to find! Looking forward to it!

[iceblade]

Ah, good! Nice and convenient. I might you soon, then.

[fineriftercrafts]

Great! We'll figure out something fun for the little guy. Hope to see you soon!

[justice_is_blond]

How do you know they're not simply another form of magic?

[fineriftercrafts]

Well, I mean it could be. Don't think anyone's really looked at the flameless torch. Or the weird walking spring. Or the glowing green rock. Or the weird clay tablet...

On a totally unrelated note, do you know anyone who can take a look at these just to get a reading on them?

[justice_is_blond]

Coincidentally, I happen to be a mage so yes, I do. When would be a good time for you?

[fineriftercrafts]

Anytime I'm in the shop would be good! Come on by and we can talk

[justice_is_blond]

I'll be by in a few hours, Mr. Vilm.

[limier]

Monsieur Vilm. A curious venture; I am certain that your records of sale will be provided to the Inquisition in a timely manner.

[ might as well press him for information. he's using inquisition property to shill to inquisition — well, property isn't any way to think about people, but there's a certain claim over rifters they yet need enforce.

artifacts are a dicier area, one they've no hope of containing. but not everything that comes through is benign, and those interested in their purchase, potentially less so.

best to be aware of which names lead where. ]

[fineriftercrafts]

Why? I'm just trying to help out these poor souls who've been so cruelly ripped from their homes. Also, where are you from again? I don't think you're a Revenuer.

FYI you don't have to make up reports or anything this is just a convenient excuse to thread ❤

[limier]

Pardon, my manners. [ it's deadpan ] Ser Coupe; I head our Kirkwall forces.

I do not doubt your intentions, but those of your buyers. It is of interest to the Inquisition to maintain knowledge of those who take an interest in us, no?

Doubtless, Seneschal Casoferrazza and Warden Serra will too be curious to hear of your work. [ but, stick and carrot: ] I've a collection of rifted prints which you might examine while delivering your accounts.

Hehe, no worries!

[fineriftercrafts]

Rifted Prints? What are they of? If you want to bring them by, I'd be happy to take a look at them! Always in the market for that kinda stuff. As for my buyers, I don't judge people, who can tell their intent after all?

And I imagine they would, but I'm just starting out, so they've not come by just as of yet.

[limier]

Inspirational messages. Some have — dogs. [ what the purpose of them is, she still hasn't divined.] Your judgment will not be necessary; a list of names will.

[fineriftercrafts]

Inspirational posters? That sounds delightful! You should come by, I'd love to see them for myself.

Oh, and I realize i may be new around the Inquisition, but you've not really answered why I should give you a list of my buyers. Oh, sure, you've said why you want them, but from where I'm standing, I really don't see why I should.

private;

[limier]

You hawk your wares upon Inquisition property, [ the crystals ] To Inquisition members, beside Inquisition grounds. It would be terribly unfortunate, were your access to any of these restricted.

Re: private;

[fineriftercrafts]

Well, I don't see why it would! Unless I've been doing anything illegal, and of course, if you are charging that I have done something illegal, well, I would like to know the charges, otherwise, I don't know why you would be bothering a legitimate buisnessdwarf.

And as for restricting my access to what I believe is City property, we are still in Kirkwall, yes? I do love the freedoms that this city offer.

[provenforce]

So you're taking advantage of people who have come to this place because of something entirely beyond their power, and asking them to give you things that may be priceless to them for whatever sum you deem fit, because they're new and desperate.

[fineriftercrafts]

Not at all! I am offering assistance to people who need it! You think any of the marketplaces here will take otherworldly coins? I buy those things and give people enough money where they don't have to depend on anyone else until they can find their feet and thrive!

I'm offering a service to people who need help, the hard coin I give is more than fair. If you don't believe me, come by! You'll see everything's on the straight and narrow.

[provenforce]

I'll do that.

[fineriftercrafts]

Capital! I look forward to seeing you. I'm sure we'll have something here that'll catch your eye.