Selling malar armors, mage robes, malar gloves, and more!

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I have recently acquired a small fortune's worth of quality malar pelts, ten to be exact. For those of you who have not had the pleasure of dealing with malar leather, it is one of the strongest hides around, yet soft to the skin. It has a variegated blood red and inky black coloring when properly tanned. When tanned and treated with hot water or wax to harden the leather, it is a favorite of hunters for it's ability to conceal and protect, and, when split into thinner leather for use in clothing, magic-users and others who desire lightweight yet protective attire find malar wares unmatched.

As a number of people lately have been asking me about making malar attire, and to avoid the specter of trying to guess consumer demand in order to decide what to what to do with this material, I will take orders, and make things until my supply runs out.

If there are more orders than I have material, I will try to sort it out in the fairest way possible.

Items I can make without any risk of failure:

Malar leather armor:
Leather that has been normally tanned normally, made with a balance of strength and flexibility. If you've bought panther armors, and are looking for a replacement, I suggest this.
Requires three pelts. 18,000 trues is my asking price.


Malar hide armor:
A stronger and consequently stiffer leather, the hide is thickened, which also makes it shrink, and thus uses more material. Ideal for fighters who favor additional protection, especially against cutting weapons, and don't mind a heavier, less mobile set of armor.
Requires four pelts. I ask for 19,000 trues, which is discounted, because I want to have a reason to make this fine armor.

Studded malar armor:
Two layers of leather which have been riveted together. The metal makes this armor heavier, however it increases its ability to stop arrows and similar forces.
Requires five pelts. I ask for 25000, which I feel compelled to admit, is more expensive than other vendors might ask, but I will ask this much due to the amount of material it requires, and the time required to  place the studs.


Lesser armors of mage, rogue, and monk:
Soft clothing from the inner split of the malar pelt and another cat pelt, both of which are generally brushed to a suede finish. Considerably lighter  than the full-grain pieces above, but also less protective. Various effects can be achieved, depending on the other leather used. I have personally used one of these, and can attest as to its efficacy.
Requires one pelt. 7000 trues is my price.


Armors of the mage rogue and monk:
As the clothing listed above, but using a larger ratio of malar to other cats, for a stronger finished product.
Requires two pelts,14,000 trues.

Malar gloves:
My personal choice in glove, I soften the inner lining, and reinforce the outside of the glove along the knuckles, heel of the palm, and other striking surfaces with a harder leather, to help create a more forceful punch. Exceed only by gloves from dire bear leather.
Require one pelt per glove, but I will only sell as a pair, for 10,000 trues.

Malar whips and slings:
Although these weapons are small, there is only a small amount of suitable leather for use in slings or whips in each pelt, and the process for treating and extracting this leather renders the remainder unusable for other projects. Due to the expense of the material, I would be unable to sell the items for a reasonable price. Thus, unless there are unusual circumstances, I cannot conscience  wasting so much material on these items and will not take orders for them.

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Items that I can make, but at small to significant risk. I honestly cannot recommend that anyone hire me for the following, (unless they have very very strong magics to aid me, supply their own malar pelts, and are aware of the risk involved.) but I place the following as reference for other consumers.

Hood of Shadows:
Four malar pelts blended with panther, to create an rich black hood suitable for hiding and stalking prey. After looking at the pattern again, I have determined that it is a simpler matter than I had previously thought, but by no means certain. I am willing to negotiate a price.

Greater armors of the mage, rogue, and monk:
As the lesser and normal varieties, but incorporating 3-4 malar pelts.


Malar bag:
This legendary bag is one of the most difficult patterns to create that I have ever seen. It is notoriously difficult to get thick hides like malar to absorb enchanting oil properly, and eight pelts must be stitched with a very fine silk thread that is not typically used in leather-work.
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I realize that many will be unable to afford such high end items, and suggest they arrange to barter, look through my normal wares, or (with a signed statement from a paladin or other reputable person to vouch for you) ask about buying on credit.
Feel free to send me a falcon message with any questions.

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[Pseudonym]

I'm interested in a suit of malar leather armour and a hood of shadows if you still have these pelts available.

I hope you can work out a good deal for me, I haven't a lot of true available, having spent most of my money on feeding the poor and the homeless. I know, I know, in these dark times some might say that one must look after themselves first and let his fellow man suffer the cruel fate that their Gods or Goddesses see fit to bestow.

Yet, as I walked down the busy road in Hempstead, my eye fell upon one of those unfortunate, homeless vagabonds that are found in every city these days. Wearing what can only be describes as rags, my heart was touched by this person's condition.

Some people turned to stare. Others quickly looked away as if the sight would somehow contaminate them. Recalling some advice form a friend of mine, Ms Clarissa to 'care for the sick, feed the hungry and clothe the naked,' I was moved by some powerful inner urge to reach out to this unfortunate person.  Yes, where some people saw only rags, I saw a hidden beauty.

A small voice inside my head called out, 'Reach out, give all you can give'.

Anyways, if you could work out a price for me, i'd be most grateful.

Regards,
Arkolio de'Averlain

[Pseudonym]

Ms Drexia,

I received your letter with what I must admit was a small amount of consternation. 'If I were to provide receipts for my charitable donations' you might do me a deal?? Are you suggesting when I give alms to the needy I should seek written confirmation of such? Shame on you.

How does one explain the concept of universal love to one who obviously holds such callous ignorance? I shall endeavour. The giving .. the aiding of one's less fortunate brothers and sisters ... the simple act of caring for his fellow man is not an act for which one should seek glory and acclaim by written receipt. To boast or proclaim loudly of one's charitable deeds, and indeed to seek written evidence of such, suggests one's reasons for generosity stem not from a genuine concern for his brothers and sisters but instead that one seeks to gain something for themselves in the giving. Surely this lessens the deed. If someone in receipt of my donated true was able to provide a receipt, I contest they would not be nearly as needy as his even less fortunate brother or sister who was not in possession of quill and parchment.

True love is not about what someone brings to you, it is about what you bring to them. An act of true love is not about how it makes oneself feel, it is about how one makes the he or she whom they love feel. I would suggest an act of love is, by definition, only an act of love when it remains unrewarded in anywhere near equal measure in the how, why and which it was given.

No, I do not hold nor retain receipts for my donations. Why would I but only to seek some form of accolade for myself? Nay Ms Drexia, that is not why I give and give and give and give ... until I barely can afford 40,000 true in skintight leatherware for myself. Nay Ms Drexia. One day, I hope you will know true love for your less fortunate brothers and sisters and only then will you realise why I give.

Regards,
Arkolio de'Averlain

[ShiffDrgnhrt]

*reads over Arkolio's letters and chuckles, then adds a note*

I'd like to talk to you about possibly purchasing some New equipment for myself...  I'm sher you can find me.

~Shiff D.

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Arkolio,

That is a fine and noble sentiment, but if you truly feel that way, then why are you writing about your philanthropic exploits (in a public, highly visible place), asking me to cut you a deal because of them? Everything you say contradicts what you are doing (And why, if I might ask, do you feel compelled to respond to my letter with a public response?). I would also like to point out that most people I sell to lend their blades to worthy causes, and many give true freely; you are the first who has asked me to make a deal due to having given true to good causes.

I am a reasonable person, and am willing to make a small concessions to my listed price in honor of largesse, if you can provide evidence thereof. If I merely accepted your word, I have no doubt I would be swamped with others who claim to need expensive wares for charitable purposes. If your generosity has so bankrupted you that need to pay on credit, I'm sure your friend Ms Clarissa (I assume you refer to the Paladin of Toran, whose word I will trust) would be willing to write you a testimony stating that she believes you are honest and will pay your debt. In any other case, my stated price is final. Unfortunately, experience has taught me I cannot accept the word of everyone who seeks to buy from me. I am no longer so naive as I once was, and thus I ask for these assurances: I trust they are not too onerous.

Thank you.

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Shiff,

I have spoken with you, and will try to acquire additional malar to make you these items.

Thank you.

[osxmallard]

Mister Arkolio,

How dare you insult the love of my lifetime with your harsh words.  We shall settle this honorably with a duel in any town you so wish, for Miss Drexia shall not be dishonored by the manner in which you behave.

Calvin Norseman

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[Pseudonym]

Ms Drexia,

It is true I did find myself torn whether to write you a letter in private or put my thoughts to public parchment. I decided on the latter course as I thought the lesson you seemed to need learning was more important than my own humility. Yet, your unkind words cannot dissuade me. No matter how my honour is besmirched or how many seek to bank the flame of love for all humanity in my heart, regardless I shall seek to do the right thing, follow the moral course and shall continue to try to sow the seeds of love even in apparently such infertile fields. I shall not seek any further lowering of your stated price ... I must assume from your words that you are more in need of the true than the homeless and the hungry. If this be this case, I shall indeed endeavour to find extra coin prior to meeting in order for you to purchase some of life's essentials for yourself.

Credit is not required, my mammy taught me that to live beyond one's means and incur debt is the tool of Corath.

Arkolio de'Averlain

PS. Mister Norseman, my favoured city for fighting duels is Fort Miritrix. However, as a person of honour, I imagine you would probably wish to wait for my nasty case of archer's elbow to clear up prior to any duel being contested ... unless you would be happy to take up arms against my nominated champion?

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I'd want that Malar bag. Name your price.

Fenrir Thornaxe

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I am currently out of malar hides. I will endeavor to acquire some more, but cannot make guarantees that I will be able to take orders in a reasonable amount of time.
Thank you, all you have contacted me about purchasing from me.

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*a heartbroken Cal tears his initial reply challenging Arkolio off the board*

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[AeonBlues]

Miss Drexia,

If you would not consider it too much trouble, could you possibly fabricate a pair of boots for myself, made from the skin of a boar.  I hear your boots are the finest in the land.

Johnathan Wainwright

[Mooneyes]

My Dearest Friend Drexia,

Pea is in need of some new outer garments.  When we goes huntin again I'd likes to ask ya about them. I thinking something made from a cat hide might do the trick.  

Your friend Peanut

//pm sent