Cardinal 0 Posted December 17, 2020 #1 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Floor 1 <<Earning a Living>> Party Limit: 2 | 20+ Posts Repeatable only if changing professions or escorting another player. Escorting another player will only yield standard thread rewards. Welcome to the Earning a Living quest line! Are you ready to join the working world? Be sure to read your particular profession's quest in its entirety, as there are slight differences between each one. Also, don't forget this important information: You may only have one main profession at a time. Your choices are: blacksmith, tailor, artisan, alchemist, cook, performer, and appraiser. Should you decide to change professions, you will need to complete the appropriate quest. This will reset your main profession experience to zero. You may only have one secondary profession at a time. Your choices are: foraging and fishing. Again, changing this profession requires taking the other quest, and will reset your secondary profession experience to zero. To clarify, you may have one main profession and one secondary profession at the same time. For example, you might have blacksmithing and fishing. If two players are interested in completing the quest together, and both acquiring the same profession, that is allowed. However, both players must complete their own set of requirements. For example, two players attempting to become appraisers must each collect and identify three of their own items. One individual may not help their companion in any way (mechanically - feel free to roleplay whatever you'd like). An escort is allowed for roleplay purposes (for example, someone who already has a profession, or does not want one). However, that person cannot assist with completing the quest requirements. Remember, each player may only receive one Demonic Shard or one Gleaming Scale. If you have already collected one, you may not switch professions to collect the other. These items are functionally equivalent, so you are not disadvantaging yourself by taking one over the other. Note that some thresholds for crafting/identifying items or gathering mats may be unique for the Earning a Living quest. Before you craft, identify, or search for mats outside of the quest, double check the standard values. Players will not gain profession EXP during the Earning a Living quest, as it must be completed before you unlock the selected profession. Once your thread has been closed, you may create a shop in the Merchants and Shops subforum. Select Your Main Profession: Blacksmith Tailor Artisan Alchemist Cook Performer Appraiser Select Your Secondary Profession: Forager Fisher Link to post Share on other sites
Cardinal 0 Posted December 17, 2020 Author #2 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Floor 1 <<Earning a Living: Blacksmith>> Party Limit: 2 | 20+ Posts Repeatable only if changing professions or escorting another player. Escorting another player will only yield standard thread rewards. Quest Rewards: 300 Experience Points <<Blacksmith>> Profession Successfully Crafted Item Standard <<Blacksmith>> Shop (5) Materials Requirements: Roleplay the following: Talking to Callum. Gathering materials and bringing them back. Crafting the item with Callum's guidance. Gather five materials through any standard means (gathering, fishing, combat). Lower level players are encouraged to avoid combat. Craft an item using Callum's forge. Summary: As you enter the smoke-filled forge, the handsome man at the anvil offers you only a quick glance. "Can I help you with something?" he asks. When you explain that you are interested in becoming a blacksmith, he gives a quick laugh. "I'm only just barely a blacksmith myself, having taken over after my father retired last month. But yes, I suppose I could pass on some of that knowledge." Finally pausing from his rhythmic hammering, Callum glances around the cluttered workspace. "I'm afraid I can't spare any of our stock though, as we're already running out. If you can bring me something to work with, I'll teach you what I know." Outline: Crafting an Item Make a standard Crafting Roll. Specify the item type in the Roll Purpose (must be a Tier 1 item craftable by a blacksmith). Use the Crafting Die Chart for a Rank 1 Blacksmith: [1] = Critical Fail (Lose materials) [2-5] = Fail (Lose materials) [6-9] = Salvage (Keep materials on LD 11+) [10] = Uncommon item (1 slot) [11] = Rare item (2 slots) [12] = Perfect item (3 slots) Submit the successfully crafted item for evaluation. NOTE: You keep the item you craft as a reward for completing the quest. You are permitted to roll as many times within a single post as it takes to make a successful craft. You may not keep any additional materials, but you will be guaranteed the five awarded to you as a quest reward. NPCs: <<Callum Leighton>> Barely a blacksmith, but he's already doing a bang-up job. Epilogue: Spoiler "Not that it's worth much," Callum announces with a grin, "but that item's got my seal of approval. Good luck with your own smithy!" Congratulations! You may now open your own shop. Link to post Share on other sites
Cardinal 0 Posted December 17, 2020 Author #3 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Floor 1 <<Earning a Living: Tailor>> Party Limit: 2 | 20+ Posts Repeatable only if changing professions or escorting another player. Escorting another player will only yield standard thread rewards. Quest Rewards: 300 Experience Points <<Tailor>> Profession Successfully Crafted Item Standard <<Tailor>> Shop (5) Materials Requirements: Roleplay the following: Talking to Richard. Gathering materials and bringing them back. Crafting the item with Richard's guidance. Gather five materials through any standard means (gathering, fishing, combat). Lower level players are encouraged to avoid combat. Craft an item using Richard's shop. Summary: As you enter the brightly lit tailor's shop, a sharp-dressed mountain of a man sweeps into the room. "Hello," he says, greeting you, "and how may I help you?" When you explain that you are interested in become a tailor, Richard breaks into a grin. "And you've decided to seek guidance from the master? I can hardly blame you for that. Unfortunately, my fabric is all top-of-the-line, and hardly the quality for a novice to experiment with. Should you gather your own materials, I would be happy to help you." Outline: Crafting an Item Make a standard Crafting Roll. Specify the item type in the Roll Purpose (must be a Tier 1 item craftable by a tailor). Use the Crafting Die Chart for a Rank 1 Tailor: [1] = Critical Fail (Lose materials) [2-5] = Fail (Lose materials) [6-9] = Salvage (Keep materials on LD 11+) [10] = Uncommon item (1 slot) [11] = Rare item (2 slots) [12] = Perfect item (3 slots) Submit the successfully crafted item for evaluation. NOTE: You keep the item you craft as a reward for completing the quest. You are permitted to roll as many times within a single post as it takes to make a successful craft. You may not keep any additional materials, but you will be guaranteed the five awarded to you as a quest reward. NPCs: <<Richard Textillion>> The best there is, if he says so himself. Epilogue: Spoiler Richard studies your work for a moment, stroking his beard in silent contemplation. Then he reaches out, claps you on the shoulder with a big hand. "Promising work," he declares. "Keep practicing, and you may just be as good as me one day!" Congratulations! You may now open your own shop. Link to post Share on other sites
Cardinal 0 Posted December 17, 2020 Author #4 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Floor 1 <<Earning a Living: Artisan>> Party Limit: 2 | 20+ Posts Repeatable only if changing professions or escorting another player. Escorting another player will only yield standard thread rewards. Quest Rewards: 300 Experience Points <<Artisan>> Profession Successfully Crafted Item Standard <<Artisan>> Shop (5) Materials Requirements: Roleplay the following: Talking to Malachi. Gathering materials and bringing them back. Crafting the item with Malachi's guidance. Gather five materials through any standard means (gathering, fishing, combat). Lower level players are encouraged to avoid combat. Craft an item using Malachi's shop. Summary: As you enter the crowded space, you cannot help but appreciate the variety of items on display. "Can I help you find something?" asks a man who seems to materialize beside you. When you explain that you're interested in becoming an artisan, his salesman smile disappears. Then Malachi heaves a massive sigh. "I rarely have time for such things, but you've caught me on an unusually slow day. I won't give you any of my materials, but should you find your own, I may be able to help you." Outline: Crafting an Item Make a standard Crafting Roll. Specify the item type in the Roll Purpose (must be a Tier 1 item craftable by an artisan). Use the Crafting Die Chart for a Rank 1 Artisan: [1] = Critical Fail (Lose materials) [2-5] = Fail (Lose materials) [6-9] = Salvage (Keep materials on LD 11+) [10] = Uncommon item (1 slot) [11] = Rare item (2 slots) [12] = Perfect item (3 slots) Submit the successfully crafted item for evaluation. NOTE: You keep the item you craft as a reward for completing the quest. You are permitted to roll as many times within a single post as it takes to make a successful craft. You may not keep any additional materials, but you will be guaranteed the five awarded to you as a quest reward. NPCs: <<Malachi Ringly>> Speaks two languages: money, and sarcasm. Epilogue: Spoiler "It's clearly the work of a novice," Malachi observes, "but it'll do." Congratulations! You may now open your own shop. Link to post Share on other sites
Cardinal 0 Posted December 17, 2020 Author #5 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Floor 1 <<Earning a Living: Alchemist>> Party Limit: 2 | 20+ Posts Repeatable only if changing professions or escorting another player. Escorting another player will only yield standard thread rewards. Quest Rewards: 300 Experience Points <<Alchemist>> Profession Successfully Crafted Item Standard <<Alchemist>> Shop (5) Materials Requirements: Roleplay the following: Talking to Evangeline. Gathering materials and bringing them back. Crafting the item with Evangeline's guidance. Gather five materials through any standard means (gathering, fishing, combat). Lower level players are encouraged to avoid combat. Craft an item using Evangeline's shop. Summary: As you enter the strange-smelling shop, sunlight spills through the open door, and catches on a myriad of colorful glass bottles. A young woman breezes in from the back room, with steaming vials of purple liquid in each hand. "Oh hi!" she greets warmly. "Welcome! Are you looking for something specific?" When you explain that you are interested in becoming an alchemist, Evangeline simply beams. "And you want me to teach you?" she confirms, then bounces up onto her toes in excitement. "I would just love to! I'm running low on supplies, but if you go pick a few up, I'll show you everything I know!" Outline: Crafting an Item Make a standard Crafting Roll. Specify the item type in the Roll Purpose (must be a Tier 1 item craftable by an alchemist). Use the Crafting Die Chart for a Rank 1 Alchemist: [1] = Critical Fail (Lose materials) [2-5] = Fail (Lose materials) [6-9] = Salvage (Keep materials on LD 11+) [10] = Uncommon item (1 slot) [11] = Rare item (2 slots) [12] = Perfect item (3 slots) Submit the successfully crafted item for evaluation. NOTE: You keep the item you craft as a reward for completing the quest. You are permitted to roll as many times within a single post as it takes to make a successful craft. You may not keep any additional materials, but you will be guaranteed the five awarded to you as a quest reward. NPCs: <<Evangeline Calora>> Her strongest potions would kill a dragon, let alone a man. Epilogue: Spoiler "You did such a great job!" Bringing the container up to eyelevel, Evangeline studies it more closely. "Actually, I've never seen anything exactly like it. Mind leaving me the recipe before you go?" Congratulations! You may now open your own shop. Link to post Share on other sites
Cardinal 0 Posted December 17, 2020 Author #6 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Floor 1 <<Earning a Living: Cook>> Party Limit: 2 | 20+ Posts Repeatable only if changing professions or escorting another player. Escorting another player will only yield standard thread rewards. Quest Rewards: 300 Experience Points <<Cook>> Profession Successfully Crafted Item Standard <<Cook>> Shop (5) Materials Requirements: Roleplay the following: Talking to Maggie. Gathering materials and bringing them back. Crafting the item with Maggie's guidance. Gather five materials through any standard means (gathering, fishing, combat). Lower level players are encouraged to avoid combat. Craft an item using Maggie's kitchen. Summary: As you enter the tidy tavern, the irresistible aroma of a busy kitchen nearly brings you to your knees. "Hi hun," a middle-aged woman calls, poking her blonde head out from the kitchen door. "We've got a bunch of different meals in the works, so what is that you're hungry for?" When you explain that you're interested in becoming a cook, she claps her hands together in delight. "Oh my goodness, I would just love to teach you my favorite recipes. Unfortunately, today's lunch wiped out most of our ingredients. If it isn't too much of a bother, would you mind picking up a few things?" Outline: Crafting an Item Make a standard Crafting Roll. Specify the item type in the Roll Purpose (must be a Tier 1 item craftable by a cook). Use the Crafting Die Chart for a Rank 1 Cook: [1] = Critical Fail (Lose materials) [2-5] = Fail (Lose materials) [6-9] = Salvage (Keep materials on LD 11+) [10] = Uncommon item (1 slot) [11] = Rare item (2 slots) [12] = Perfect item (3 slots) Submit the successfully crafted item for evaluation. NOTE: You keep the item you craft as a reward for completing the quest. You are permitted to roll as many times within a single post as it takes to make a successful craft. You may not keep any additional materials, but you will be guaranteed the five awarded to you as a quest reward. NPCs: <<Maggie Spatulin>> The group mom. She would probably cut the crusts off your sandwich if you asked. Epilogue: Spoiler After taking a bite, Maggie closes her eyes and hums with happiness. "Keep this up," she finally declares, "and you're going to put me out of business!" Congratulations! You may now open your own shop. Link to post Share on other sites
Cardinal 0 Posted December 18, 2020 Author #7 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Floor 1 <<Earning a Living: Performer>> Party Limit: 2 | 20+ Posts Repeatable only if changing professions or escorting another player. Escorting another player will only yield standard thread rewards. Quest Rewards: 300 Experience Points <<Performer>> Profession Successfully Crafted Item Standard <<Performer>> Shop (5) Materials Requirements: Roleplay the following: Talk to Landon. Search for materials, and bringing them back. Craft the item with Landon's guidance. Gather five materials through any standard means (gathering, fishing, combat). Lower level players are encouraged to avoid combat. Craft an item using Landon's shop. Summary: As you enter the hole-in-the-wall music shop, the frantic roll of a rock song greets you. Just as you're asking yourself how anyone could accomplish such a feat on a lute, the musician steps into view. The enormous man finishes the chorus, rakes a hand through his pointed white hair, then grins at you. "I take requests!" When you explain that you're interested in becoming a performer, Landon gives a deep, hearty laugh. "Not the kind of request I was expecting, but yeah, I'll help. Problem is, I've got a few more orders to fill, and I'm getting low on recording crystals. If you go pick up the mats I need, I'll finish up my work, and we can meet in the middle. Deal?" Outline: Crafting an Item Make a standard Crafting Roll. Specify the item type in the Roll Purpose (must be a Tier 1 item craftable by a performer). Use the Crafting Die Chart for a Rank 1 Performer: [1] = Critical Fail (Lose materials) [2-5] = Fail (Lose materials) [6-9] = Salvage (Keep materials on LD 11+) [10] = Uncommon item (1 slot) [11] = Rare item (2 slots) [12] = Perfect item (3 slots) Submit the successfully crafted item for evaluation. NOTE: You keep the item you craft as a reward for completing the quest. You are permitted to roll as many times within a single post as it takes to make a successful craft. You may not keep any additional materials, but you will be guaranteed the five awarded to you as a quest reward. NPCs: <<Landon Axel>> Even cooler than he looks. Epilogue: Spoiler "Performing's not for the faint of heart, kid. Takes guts, hard work, and talent. But from where I'm standing, you've got it all. Knock 'em dead." Congratulations! You may now open your own shop. Link to post Share on other sites
Cardinal 0 Posted December 18, 2020 Author #8 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Floor 1 <<Earning a Living: Appraiser>> Party Limit: 2 | 20+ Posts Repeatable only if changing professions or escorting another player. Escorting another player will only yield standard thread rewards. Quest Rewards: 300 Experience Points <<Appraiser>> Profession Successfully Appraised Item Standard <<Merchant>> Shop 2500 col Requirements: Roleplay the following: Talking to Drax. Finding unidentified items in the wild. Identifying the item with Drax's guidance. Gather three unidentified items. Identify those three items in Drax's shop. Summary: As you enter the chaotic shop, you can't help but wonder how so much stuff can fit in one tiny space. A man pops out from behind a rack of scrolls, pearly whites of his smile nearly as shiny as the top of his bald head. "Why hello," he greets. "What is it that you're looking for today?" When you explain that you're interested in becoming an appraiser, Drax's smile becomes a scowl. "I don't do anything for free," he shoots back. "You bring me the items, I'll show you how to identify them." Outline: Gather (3) Items and Bring Them to Drax's Shop Go into the wild and find 3 Unidentified items. Use a combination of LD/CD on three separate rolls to determine what you find: Loot Dice (1-10) = Uncommon Item Loot Dice (11-17) = Rare Item Loot Dice (18-20) = Perfect Item Crafting Dice (1-3) = Weapon Crafting Dice (4-6) = Armor Crafting Dice (7-9) = Shield Crafting Dice (10-12) = Consumable Identify (3) Items in Drax's Shop Make a standard Loot Roll. Specify the item type in the Roll Purpose (must be a Tier 1 item). Use the Loot Die Chart for a Rank 1 Appraiser: Weapons [1-2] = Taunt [3-6] = Accuracy [7-10] = Paralyze [11-14] = Bleed [15-20] = Damage Heavy Armor [1-4] = Regen [5-8] = Heavy Momentum [9-13] = Thorns [14-20] = Mitigation Light Armor [1-3] = Regen [4-6] = Recovery [7-10] = Light Momentum [11-15] = Evasion [16-20] = Mitigation Shields [1-2] = Recovery [3-5] = Taunt [6-8] = Regen [9-11] = Paralyze [12-15] = Thorns [16-20] = Mitigation Consumables [1-4] Vitality* [5-8] Protein [9-12] HP Recovery [13-16] Mitigation [17-20] Damage * On the event that a Perfect consumable was identified and evaluated with this enhancement, since the slot cap for Vitality is 2, the consumable's rarity is reduced to Rare. Pick and submit one of the successfully identified items for Evaluation. NOTE: You keep the item you identified as a reward for completing the quest. You may not keep any additional items, but you will be guaranteed twenty-five hundred col as a reward for completing the quest. NPCs: <<Drax Arnold>> If you have the col, he has the wares. Epilogue: Spoiler "I've taught you all I know," Drax states, "which means you know everything. Now, if there's nothing else, I do have other customers." Congratulations! You may now open your own shop. Link to post Share on other sites
Cardinal 0 Posted December 18, 2020 Author #9 Share Posted December 18, 2020 Floor 1 <<Earning a Living: Forager>> Party Limit: 2 | 20+ Posts Repeatable only if changing professions or escorting another player. Escorting another player will only yield standard thread rewards. Quest Rewards: 300 Experience Points <<Forager>> Profession A Demonic Shard May only be acquired once. Players are ineligible for this reward if they have already completed the Fisher quest. All Gathered Materials Requirements: Roleplay the following: Talking to Giovanna. Receiving Giovanna's <<Cursed Compass>>. Using the compass to locate and acquire a Demonic Shard. Bringing it back to Giovanna, and return the compass. Forage for a demonic shard. The shard is located on foraging rolls of LD: 15+ CD: 6+. You may keep all non-shard materials that you find (LD: 14+). Specify in the Roll Purpose that you are foraging for materials. Summary: As you approach the cozy campsite, a woman in green emerges from the wagon. "So, it appears you've found me," she comments, though not unkindly. "I tend to move around quite a lot, but someone always finds me. I suppose you are looking for some herbs?" When you explain that you are interested in learning more about gathering, Giovanna's emerald eyes widen. "Most simply expect me to forage their materials for them, but few truly care about the process itself. You surprise me." Digging into the pocket of her dress, Giovanna draws out a small compass, then offers it to you. "You may borrow my compass. Dark magic has made it capable of locating an incredibly rare item called a Demonic Shard. Should you find one, and bring it back to me, you will prove yourself worthy of my teachings. Take care, and may good fortune travel with you." NPCs: <<Giovanna Tarragon>> Prefers plants to people, which no one can really blame her for. Epilogue: Spoiler "So you've found a Demonic Shard! You continue to impress me. I'll confess, you've learned all that I could teach you through this single quest. Trial by fire has always been my preferred style." Grinning now, the pretty blonde holds out her hand. "As payment for your troubles, why don't you keep the Shard? I will be needing the compass back, however. Next time you hunt for a Shard, you will have to earn it the hard way - with your own skill!" Congratulations! You have now acquired the <<Forager>> profession. Link to post Share on other sites
Cardinal 0 Posted December 19, 2020 Author #10 Share Posted December 19, 2020 Floor 1 <<Earning a Living: Fisher>> Party Limit: 2 | 20+ Posts Repeatable only if changing professions or escorting another player. Escorting another player will only yield standard thread rewards. Quest Rewards: 300 Experience Points <<Fisher>> Profession A Gleaming Scale May only be acquired once. Players are ineligible for this reward if they have already completed the Forager quest. All Gathered Materials Requirements: Roleplay the following: Talking to Anthony. Receiving Anthony's <<Bless Bait>>. Using the special bait to locate and acquire a Gleaming Scale. Bringing the scale back to Anthony, and returning the bait. Search for a Gleaming Scale. The gleaming scale is located on fishing rolls of LD: 15+ CD: 6+. You may keep all non-scale materials that you find (CD: 8+). Specify in the Roll Purpose that you are fishing. Summary: As you approach the homey fishing shack, perched precariously over the edge of the lake, a figure strides up from the water's edge. He lifts a hand in greeting, and when he finally closes the distance, looks you up and down appreciatively. "Anthony Gill, at your service," he announces, executing a quick bow. "Let me guess, you were looking for someone old, with a long white beard, and a pipe?" Waggling his eyebrows, the man adds, "Sorry to disappoint. Now, what can I do for you?" When you explain that you're interested in learning more about fishing, Anthony flashes that million-watt smile. "I am honored you would come to me for help. Since we're friends, I'll let you in on a little secret." Reaching into his pocket, Anthony draws out a small tin, then offers it to you. "This is a special bait, because a local priest prays over it in a top-secret ceremony. I'm the only one in the world who has it, so don't bother looking for it anywhere else. If you use it, you'll catch the rare any mysterious Rainbow Fish, which you can harvest for Gleaming Scales. Catch the fish, bring me a scale, and you'll know all there is to know about fishing." NPCs: <<Anthony Gill>> He's a real catch. Epilogue: Spoiler "I knew you could do it!" After smacking you companionably on the back, Anthony gives you a quick wink. "I knew there was something special about you from the moment I saw you. As a gift from me to you, you should keep the scale. Just don't go giving it away now, because the next time you want one, you'll have to fish without my special bait." Taking the bait tin back from you, Anthony nods toward his fishing shack. "If you're ever in the area again, don't be afraid to visit. You know you're always welcome." Congratulations! You have now acquired the <<Fisher>> profession. Link to post Share on other sites
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