Donella spent an hour or so, discussing 'shop' with Spark; the intricacies and possibilities of his skills, that could provide her with the metals, cogs, sheets and gears that she would need for her own craft.

Once they were done, she had developed a fondness for the big metal lad.
"Thank you, Spark.   I'll be in contact once I get my own operation up and running properly", she said, before leaving to continue exploring the village.
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Spark was impressed by the woman's intelligence and vision. She obviously had a goal and wasn't afraid of forging ahead toward it.

"It will be a pleasure doing business with you, friend. I will be seeing you around!" He waved as she left the shop.

Santio came to Spark's 'Melting Pot' a few days after the two had returned from their shared adventure, guarding the Gnome Galenna.

He was looking for a new weapon:  a long sword, in fact.
"What I would really like is a blade that ..." and went on to describe what he envisaged of the sword.   In effect, he is looking to have a katana made.

- I am assuming that 'katana' is just a flavour text, and will have the statistics of a Long Sword.
- Is it possible in this game for me to pay Spark my GP, rather than to some nameless NPC?
- Is it possible for Spark to make some kind of exceptional, good quality, sexy sword ... something that Santio can be really proud to own?   (and maybe even improve its statistics some how?)

As Santio enters, Tusk looks up from sweeping the hearth long enough to wipe the sweat from his brow and overhear the lad, before getting back to work. The metallic dust never completely goes away, but he's at least able to help keep it under control.

Tusk is content to let Spark speak to the young man; he's personally less inclined to pleasantries, and is really just helping with the enterprise, anyway. He takes care not to be overly loud or distracting while they conduct their business.

A longsword flavored as a katana is fine. This shop is run by Spark, so you'd give him the money. If Spark wishes, he can craft you a +1 sword, assuming he has the resources, and that you can afford what he decides to charge. Otherwise, he can flavor it however he wishes, but the game statistics will be the same.

The Warforged looks up from his work to see who is entering and is pleased to see his companion from not that long ago. "Friend, Santio!" he exclaims as he puts the piece of metal he was working back on the burner and moves the short distance to the counter.

After listening to the wishes of Santio, as well as recalling how he had fought on their journey with Galenna he nods and puts a few ideas on paper. "I can certainly craft something with that kind of design to it, and if you want something with a little more bite, I can also imbue it with the essence of the Great Forge. This will aid in both the balance and bite of the blade, as well as increasing durability and hardiness of the weapon."

"The price would be 400 gold pieces, although I am willing to trade in any metal weapons and armor you might have found."

Santio nodded, "I have nothing to trade right now, and not that amount of money.  But I shall be back, when I have that.

Until then, please, how much for a stock sword?"

Spark nods, understanding. He moves to fetch one of the swords Tusk has fashioned as part of honing his skill at the forge. "This will serve you well."

He hands the sword over for inspection. It's well made but lacking any flourishes or finer details, but the edge is straight and the feel of the metal is good.

"It should hold an edge as well as the next one, and will be 15 gold pieces."

Santio held the blade a moment, testing it.
Then, with a nod and a smile, said, “This will do just fine, thank you friend Spark.
And when I can afford the upgrade, I’ll be back to see you”.

He payed 15gp —> Spark, and left; happy with his new weapon.
He had some practising to do, however.

Spark would have smiled if he could at the compliment. "I will look forward to seeing you here again."

After Santio had left, Spark turned and deposited 5 gold pieces with the creator of the sword. "Well done, Tusk. That was a fine sword indeed."

Victor strode into Spark's Melting Pot, his blue eyes clearly focused but also indicating excitement.

"Hello there, I am in need of an upgrade to my equipment. I would like to trade in my greatsword, glaive and armour for, alongside some coin of course, for something more suitable. I have heard from my... friend... Tiria, that the scimitar she bought here holds it's edge well so I believe I am in the right place, can you accommodate me?"

OOC: I'm looking to buy a shield embossed with a holy symbol: 10 + 5 = 15 gp, a longsword: 15 gp, and a set of Splint Armour: 200 gp, for a total of  230 gp.
I believe this would cost you 23 DTUs and 23 gold to craft, netting you 23xp and 207 gp in profit.

I have a greatsword (50 gp base), glaive (20 gp base) and a set of chainmail (75 gp base) to sell if you're wanting to buy them, else I can sell them to the NPC store.

Spark greeted Victor warmly and absentmindedly and wholly unnecessarily stroked his metal chin as the customer laid out his wishes and designs. In the end, the smith tallied everything on a board and nodded.

"I can certainly accommodate you, and the total cost after trading in your weapons and armour would come down to 85 gold pieces."

Waiting for a confirmation from the prospective client, he added. "I can have everything ready by tomorrow evening."

Victor smiles widely, "Excellent, you have a deal. I look forward to seeing your handiwork tomorrow."

The tiefling hands over the items and gold up front then leaves to spend some time in the Frosthide Inn.

OOC: Awesome, I'll mark all that off on my character sheet now.
Also spending 3 gp for room and board at the inn for the night.

After fetching his amber, Tidelan enters the residence of Spark. The place is fresh to him despite having been here before. This is because he has purposely forgotten the surroundings from before, as this is not his Sylvan Abode, so it would be wrong for him to know it well.

Giving a single nod of respect to the metal man at work, Tidelan speaks up, "Friend Spark, I am here for your good metal-work" it is a strange thing to hear a druid say.

He puts two things on the counter, several busted tiger teeth, and a portion of amber, before pointing them out and saying, "With this thing and this thing, I desire for you to make a knife. The knife is not for battle, it is for my [Language unknown: Mirill Rewall]"

From the quality of the teeth, it is clear that any weapon forged from it would shatter after a single hit. But Tidelan has specified he has other uses for it, though perhaps they are unclear if Spark does not speak Primordial.

Then, Tidelan is oddly quiet. After a full minute of intense silence, Tidelan looks at Spark and says, "Friend Spark... What I will ask now is many great to me. You are the only one that can do this..." he seems to want to say something else but is quiet.

At last, he points out whatever scrap metal and maybe a chain that is in the corner of the shop, and once it is gathered, he nods before pulling something from his satchel.

It is a beating heart, bloody and bigger than his fist.

"With this sylvan-natural gift and this blood of Gaea," he points out the two things, "I many desire for you to make a... neck-gem" he seems to be trying to say amulet, or pendant.

With that he is quiet and awaits a response.

OOC:

Haha Tidelan is always fun to bring shopping. He has no chill, so its very over the top and out of place lol

Anyway, I was hoping you could make a ceremonial serrated dagger. The amber would be for the hilt, and the teeth would make the blade. The dagger would not work as a weapon, because the gathered materials are too poor.

As for the impossibly-living heart and the metal scraps (which I assumed you have, or at least can acquire) I was hoping to make an amulet. It's for my new class feature, but doesn't have a mechanical use either, so I don't mind using metal for it since it isn't "armor" but an "accessory". Also the fact that they are both 'blood' is pretty cool [tidelan sees metal as the blood of the world]

You can decide the price, since these are strange requests. Tidelan has loads of money, lol

PM
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Tusk pauses sweeping long enough to ponder whether the offered heart is intended to be payment for creating the non-functional dagger. After a moment, the bloody, blue fellow clarifies his intent.

With a shake of his head, Tusk resumes sweeping.

OOC: After realizing that Tidelan is providing amber for the knife, I edited that PM. Waiting on Tidelan to confirm how many DTUs the knife will actually take.
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Letting in a gust of cold air, Malkus enters and quickly closes the door. The snow that blows in with him swirls and disappears quickly in the dry heat of the forge, however.

"Greetings, Spark. It is good to see you again!" he says with sincerity.

"I have a few items I'd like made. What would you charge for some splint armor to fit a Worg, and a greatsword, both of higher-than-standard quality? I'd also like ten standard javelins."

PM

The day after the Assault company returned from the attack on Burning Stag  (and having divided up the loot, and received their rewards), Santio returned to the Melting Pot.
"That blade we discussed.  Please, I now have the means to purchase it".  He placed purse with 500gp on the counter.  "Please, when you are ready, produce me the best piece you can, and let me know; if it costs more than this, I'll find a way to make the cost".

Spark raised his hand in greeting at Santio's approach. "Hello there, friend Santio. I had not forgotten about your blade even though the fighting for the Burning Stag has been fierce"

Accepting the coins, the metal man nodded. "I took the liberty of working on it before we made off to war."

He moved to the back of the shop and fetched a small crate, setting it on the counter to reveal a sword in its scabbard. "Now, don't be fooled by the rudimentary scabbard, I'm afraid that's not my forte. Please inspect the blade, and I think you will find it sings a bit more clearly and strikes a bit more true."

That's one +1 longsword (katana-looking) for 500 gp

Never a man to look garish or ostentatious ...... Santio didn't seem at all to care what the scabbard looked like.

Instead, he reverently drew the sword, and inspected it with great attention, and appreciation.
Stepping backward to give himself some room, he moved with it ... enacting some small kata's.

Then, he smiled at the larger metal metalsmith, and smiled.  Then bowed.  "Thank you, friend Spark.  You work is very pleasing to me, and it is an honour to have done this business with you".
Slipping the katana back into its scabbard, he attached the merchandise to his belt.

Before leaving, he simply said, "I look forward to spending more time with you, sir".
And with a last bow, left the store, very pleased.

Soon after, in a vacant glen on the outskirts of town, Santio could be seen practising katas with his new katana.

The man walks in to the "shop", if such it can be called, and looks around. He finds it to look...a little strange for a place of business as it looks more like one of the wooden cabins that have been built in town. Though he has nothing to compare it to. At least, not that he remembers.

He focuses on the task at hand and looks for the owner. When he speaks, his voice is soft and quiet, and accented in a strange way. "Greetings." He pauses briefly for a response before continuing, "I have heard you are the person to see about...metal armor? Is that correct? I was hoping to purchase a breastplate."

The giant Bearfolk entered the forge. The heat from the furnace was a welcome change from the snow-covered ground outside, though with his thick fur he didn't really feel the cold as much as those with naked skin.

He greeted the Warforged who owned the premises. "Good day to you, Spark is it? We fought together at the Burning Stag, though I must confess that we did not have time to converse. You did well, you have my admiration."

The pleasantries out of the way, he continued, "And so to business. I am in need of some upgraded armour. I am looking for a suit of splinted mail that fits my frame. Most sets are designed for humans or folks of a similar size but I am somewhat more... robust than others. Can you assist me? I would be happy to trade you my suit of chain mail if the price is fair."

"One more thing. Do your smithing talents extend to adding an enchantment to armour? If so then I would also like service. Can you do this, and what would the cost be?"

As they discussed prices he considered one further thing. "I have no talent in smithing but I am a quick learner, and as you can see I am big and strong. I would be happy to help you in forging my armour, if that would help and you are willing. I can give prayer to Selune to aid in your endeavours."

To be clear:
- I want to buy a set of splint mail armour
- I would like to enchant it to +1
- I want to sell my chain mail armour
- I can pay with Gold but can also use DTUs to assist if required, I have plenty
- If I use DTUs do I gain any XP as well?

Spark walked into the forge from an adjoining room, apparently having not heard either customer enter. In a bit of a fluster, he held up both hands in a disarming manner. "Oh dear, I am so sorry to have kept you both waiting. I must have been too focused on my work."

After hearing the requests he nodded and produced a clean slate to make some marks and measurements on.

To the soft-spoken one Ten he nodded. "Certainly you have come to the right place to procure some metal armor. Would you require the piece to be enchanted as well?"

To the larger and more imposing Golun he nodded as well, having seen both at the battle not too long ago. "I have no issues modifying a set of splinted mails to suit your size, and I can indeed imbue the work with a spark from the Great Forge to protect the wearer better than normal steel can."
Nodding once again at the proposed shared labor the warforged nodded again. "I would welcome the assistance, not to mention that it is always good for the wearer to have a keen understanding of how the protection is wrought, so as to best care for it out in the wild."

I haven't done the calculations right now, but the key factor is DTU's which until just this morning was a scarcer resource than mithril. I will have to charge in both gold and DTU's to be able to craft the items.