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General Discussion / Re: Character Development - State of CDQ and WLDQ
« on: January 02, 2024, 02:19:35 am »
Are the requirements for WLDQ's still the same?  I recall they were a lot more than just reaching level 20.

You had to be a very active member of the community (as both player and character), be involved in the large world-scale quests as well as a variety of DM events, update your journal often, etc.

I just want to know if any of the requirements back then have toned down a bit, and by how much if possible.  As Minerva pointed out, activity is quite a bit more thin these days, and while I enjoy writing my journals and likely still will, I sometimes wonder what is the point of having Lia muse about becoming one of Layonara's nobility (A title worthy of a WLDQ I believe) if such a thing will never happen because the requirements to get the quest started will always be out of reach.

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Trade and Market Hall / Re: SADDLEBAG Merchants chests
« on: July 26, 2023, 08:26:22 am »
Lia is in need of raw sapphire!

For any adventurer willing, Lia will buy raw sapphire from you.  She is paying from her own earnings, not from the Saddlebag coffers, so you will be paid the full price of 250 gold pieces per raw gem.

If you go into the Saddlebag Pawnshop, there is a back room for members only located behind the portal.  Within that room is a chest labeled "Lia's Chest".  I have placed 25000 gold in there.  Everyone has my permission to access that chest and take the appropriate amount in payment after placing raw sapphire gems in that chest.

I only want the gem in its raw form, so please don't leave dust, cut, polished or enchanted versions in the chest for payment.

Thank you

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Momentum
          Relaxing in her corner of the Saddlebag Pawnshop, Lia opens a familiar bound book and begins to write.

          In this recent entry, I once again delve into the captivating concepts of destiny and ambition but let us not dwell solely on ethereal musings. Instead, let us revel in the tangible achievements that lie ahead. Mere dreams are pleasant companions, but the true measure of my brilliance lies in my ability to craft a formidable plan that transforms fantasies into reality. Within these pages, my grand aspirations shall find form and flourish like the most enchanting spells.

          Foremost among my objectives is the acquisition of a distinguished title within a Kingdom – that of a Lady who commands not just beautiful lands, but also the hearts and minds of its people and military.  Oh, dear reader, you must understand that I am no ordinary soul. With breathtaking beauty, an intellect unmatched as a wizard, and now refining skill with the sword, I have become a wondrous fusion of talents. I once served the merchant marine, and once again I embark upon the thrilling path of an intrepid adventurer, amassing wealth and acquiring combat expertise. Such endeavors shall surely pave the way for me to lead a formidable army or perhaps even a navy.

          Indeed, some may argue that marrying a nobleman could be an expedient means to secure nobility, but I cannot be content with such mediocrity. To bind myself to someone else's rule would be an insipid endeavor, stifling my ambitions and curbing my potential. Alas, it is an option I must consider, but I shall tread with caution.

          To further my goals, whether through matrimony or other means, I have ventured forth and joined the esteemed Saddlebag Pawnshop – a bastion of prosperity, catering to the needs of daring adventurers. This affiliation shall serve as a stepping stone to amass the wealth required for my ambitions. Moreover, I shall utilize the resources at the Saddlebag to hone my alchemical skills.

          Also, a stroke of fortune smiled upon me during a quest, gifting me a flask of raw magic in liquid form. This potent magic, when harnessed correctly, could bestow immense power upon me. The ingenious Tinks created a marvelous device that converted magical energy into liquid, but alas, it is lost forever. Still, this precious sample in my possession beckons me to meticulously research and study it. With time, my prowess in the arcane arts and alchemy shall mature, and I shall transform the remaining contents of the vial into a spell focus of unparalleled potency. A rapier infused with magic, a gem radiating arcane energies, or perhaps a set of intricate runes etched onto my very being – the possibilities are endless. Such an accomplishment could earn me not only the counsel of kingdoms as a magical advisor but even trepidation from the fearsome Black Wizards. However, I must remember that true power knows no shortcuts, and I must be wise and cautious in my every move.

          Another alluring option beckons: the establishment of a formidable navy that would captivate the covetous desires of a kingdom. My gaze rests upon the enchanting island of Vanavar, where Miranda's own endeavors inspire admiration. A plutocracy, I dare say, offers the perfect means to rise from obscurity. The island's desperate need for a navy harmonizes with my expertise in shipmanship. Moreover, the brilliant mind of Tinks could prove invaluable in engineering revolutionary vessels, unrivaled in all of Layonara. To add to my advantage, Angelica owes me a considerable favor for dispatching the nuisance named Corso on her behalf.

          Indeed, this is but the beginning of my extraordinary journey. Time unfurls like an intricate tapestry, inviting me to seize every opportunity and weave my destiny into a glorious tale. I am destined for greatness, and soon, the world shall bear witness to the magnificent rise of my name.

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Thank you for your prompt response Jebediah.

Recently I took a gander within the Angel's Guild Store and discovered that they improved upon their spell stock and through it I ameliorated my own spellbook.

I'm always looking for more spells if you wish to compare and trade or sell more spells.

-   Lia Di’Makiir

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((Decided to make a thread that I can update with new requests versus making a new thread every time.))

Lia pins a poster on the board:

Seeking a scroll of See Invisibility.  Please provide your name and where to locate you on this parchment if you have possession of such a scroll or are capable of creating it.

- Lia Di'Makiir



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General Discussion / Re: Returning player - locating password
« on: July 07, 2021, 07:50:43 pm »
layoplayer

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Trade and Market Hall / Re: SADDLEBAG Merchants chests
« on: April 14, 2021, 08:57:55 pm »
Lia revises the list in the chest ((and forums))

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Calendar Events / Re: How about another Low Level Romp & Adventure?
« on: April 14, 2021, 08:54:30 pm »
Now that my computer is running smoothly, my wife and I will be playing together again every Thursday starting from approximately 7:30pm

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Roleplaying / Re: Corso Escapes!
« on: March 29, 2021, 01:33:23 pm »
Once Lia hears news of Angela's further interest, she thinks to herself, 'I wonder how many more favors I can attain from our notable pirate queen.'

She then considers quietly, "Perhaps Eileanora does have reason to fear me.  I will have to start getting cozy with her."

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Trade and Market Hall / Re: SADDLEBAG Merchants chests
« on: March 26, 2021, 11:16:38 pm »
It has been decided that the Saddlebag will now provide:
 - Lia's chest: Normal credit + 50% of credit in True's from the chest if you donate into it.
 - Riven's chest: Normal credit + 25% of credit in True's from the chest if you donate into it.

Lia requests:
Aloe
Greenstone Dust
Ginger Root
Cranberry
Dust of Aventurine
Purple Mushroom
Dust of Sapphire


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Trade and Market Hall / Re: Alchemist Needed
« on: March 23, 2021, 05:22:13 pm »
Lia reads the note, "Oh, I might be skilled enough and I can definately be discrete."

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Roleplaying / Re: Rebuilding the village of Vale
« on: March 18, 2021, 02:00:33 pm »
Lia waltzes into Cailomel's shop and drops off 30,000Tr into one of the donation chests

"Well, that should cover what I owe and more.  Thank you Ferrit for agreeing to this.  Oh, I should leave a note."

Courtesy of Lia Di'Makiir.

"Why be subtle after all; though, I admit it's a small amount."

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General Discussion / Re: Current state of Layonara?
« on: March 11, 2021, 07:02:36 am »
Welcome back Polak!  I'm sure we met at some point in the early days, I look forward to seeing you in-game sometime soon.

Layonara has been beautifully evolving since switching to NWN: EE thanks to the efforts of our current team and the current community is very friendly and supportive as well.

Milty and Lily are also being active DM's at the time, throwing in unique adventures every once in a while for added excitement.

It's a good time to return  ;D

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Lia Drops off:

19 Glass

100 Gum Arabic

Takes appropriate amount of gold out of chests

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General Discussion / Re: The Best and Happiest Birthdays to Swoop!
« on: February 25, 2021, 04:32:56 pm »
Happy Birthday!

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Calendar Events / Re: The Troll King Presents: The Hunt Begins Part Deux
« on: February 25, 2021, 01:05:14 pm »
I will be available that day and time.

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Trade and Market Hall / SADDLEBAG Merchants chests
« on: February 18, 2021, 02:50:30 pm »
We are attempting another experiment with the Saddlebag Pawnshop.

Within the First Room when you enter 181 Port Hempstead (Where we store gems, wood, fur, etc.), 2 new chests were created.
Goods meant for Lia, and;
Goods meant for Riven

These chests will contain a list of desired crafting materials specifically for that merchant.  Anyone can place the requested materials inside the chests, but only the person whom that chest is assigned to can take materials out.  The saddlebag will still be a free market of crafting material and if anyone wants to use the normal chests provided for those materials they still may, but as an incentive to donate into these chests the Saddlebag will provide full credit for the item plus you will get paid 10% of its value from gold within that chest (this is subject to change depending on feedback).

For fairness, we do ask that you respect the free market and don't remove requested items from other chests to put in these for the 10% payment (I doubt that will happen, but better to cover it than not)

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Calendar Events / Re: The Troll King Presents: The Hunt Begins Part Deux
« on: February 17, 2021, 05:54:37 pm »
Lia was there.

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I will have to look into it when I go to work next week.

If the work schedule remains then I should be free that day, but it depends on whether my unit remains at half manning or not due to the lockdown.  I also might be scheduled on an online course that day.

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Development Journals and Discussion / Re: A New Beginning - Lia Di'Makiir
« on: January 24, 2021, 03:32:53 pm »
Never Forget

          Lia spends an atypical amount of time staring at an unused book at her desk while lying comfortably on her bed, wrapped in a bearskin blanket.  This day is no different than any other for the past year except now she stares at her journal, wondering.  Finally, after losing (or perhaps winning?) what might have been the most bizarre internal debate of her life, she gets up and sashays to her journal as if the cogitation never took place.  Sitting on her chair she reads the journal for a few moments before grabbing her quill and begins to write.

                      Never forget.

          How long has it been since I resumed my passage onto the precipice of life?  Yet now I squander, lifeless, waiting for something to happen.  I shouldn't have taken Ferrit's offer for room and board; but as an alchemist, I needed space for my work.  Now comfort has reduced a once noble siren into this lackadaisical vessel. 

          This is why I must never forget.  The Black Wizards learned the fallacies of my alleged murder; the slaughter of my crew resulting from my enemy's pursuant attempt to conclude my story.  I then vowed to regain what I lost and repay them in kind, yet here I lay.


          Lost in her thoughts she sits as if petrified.  She continues writing slowly, building momentum as she goes.

          It is not denying myself vengeance that upsets me, nor the death of those men.  In truth I’ve come to recognize that as the passages of time elapse, I care little for the lives that were lost that day.  It all really comes down to the very first conversation I had when I started my career as an adventurer, when Quintayne and I conferred our ideals long ago at the Wild Surge Inn.  Yes, I’ve grown so much since then, but deep down those desires remain as they always have.  The very core of who and why I am, my ambition for power.  My desire to be one of the most powerful of wizards, an Enchantress so captivating that I am coveted for my many traits.  To become a leader of many, desired by the elite, noble in station, and feared by my enemies.

          That is why I must never forget who I am!  I’m an adventurer because I have yet to fulfill my destiny.  My tactics might have changed, but my motivations have never wavered.  The Black Wizards instilled fear into me because my path no longer aligned with theirs.  If I was to leave them then I was to die, therefore I had to die, temporarily, then hide so I may live.  Denying me the very reason I choose life. 

          I don’t seek revenge, I don’t seek their mercy either.  If anything, I will gain their respect.  Why?  Because they WILL FEAR ME!


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