Announcing: The Silver Buckle Food Not Trues Duex

[RollinsCat]

As there were items that were not bid on at the last auction, and more donations were made, there will be one more - and only one more - food auction, held at a time to be more agreeable with those on the other side of the world*.  Having learned valuable lessons from the previous auction, the following are the rules:

-Coin of the realm is one donation RECEIPT for a box of food.  Food must be donated before the auction.  One receipt is one unit of bidding.

-No True will be bid at this auction.  FOOD ONLY.

-Boxes must be full.  Definition of full:  grains, fruits, herbs and spices, nuts, cooked meat and fish, edible mushrooms, butter, meals, flours; thirty-five.  Honey, maple syrup, sugarcane, milk, juices - fourteen.  Breads, fourteen.  Roasts, pies; six.

-IMPORTANT RULE:  Fill boxes by food type.  A box of grains may be mixed grains but it must be grains.  Ditto fruit and nuts.  Please do not mix fruits, nuts, and grains in a box because it is very painful to count hundreds of receipts that way.  Lesson learned...

-Salt, sugar, pepper and raw meat are not valid items.  No vendor-bought food will be honored.

-No pre-bidding; all bids will be live in the Buckle. Proxies will be honored if arrangements are made beforehand from the absent party.

-Fifty percent down and fifty percent promised will be honored if the bidding goes high; however you must clearly state when you owe boxes to the receipt master or mistress before collecting your item.

FOOD MAY BE DONATED TO ANY FAMINE RELIEF FUND OR TO THE FOUNDATION.  Currently, Rohden and Boyer have famine relief funds set up.

//*Sat. Sept. 24, at six-thirty in the morning eastern time.

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Items to be bid on at the Food Not True Duex auction:

Donated from sponsor the Silver Buckle Inn:

Squire's Defense
Base Armor Class 2 (Light Armor)
Armor Bonus +2
Enhancement Bonus Strength +3
Lvl 21

Yew Quarterstaff
Enhancement Bonus +3
Damage Bonus Fire 1d8
Light Bright Red
Lvl 20

Emerald Ring of Wisdom
Wisdom +3
Lvl 18

Robes of the Broken Hope
Base Armor Class 0
Armor Bonus +2 (AC Armor Modifier)
On Hit: Slow Level 8
Skill Bonus: Tumble +4
Use: Fear (5) 1 Use/Day
Lvl 18

Adamantium Bascinet
Armor Bonus +3 (AC Deflection Modifier)
Skill Bonus: Concentration +3
Skill Bonus: Discipline +3
Lvl 14

Alaamiathela's Slippers
Armor Class +1 (AC Dodge Modifier)
Cold Resistance 5/-
Light Bright (20m) Blue
Skill Bonus: Heal +4
Skill Bonus: Spellcraft +4
Lvl 9

2 - Sapphire Set in a Mithril Ring
Skill Bonus: Concentration +6
Skill Bonus: Spellcraft +6
Lvl 8

2 - Lesser Mage's Armor
Base Armor Class 0
Armor Bonus +2 (AC Armor Modifier)
Armor Bonus +1 (AC Armor Modifier)
Skill Bonus: Lore +1
Skill Bonus: Spellcraft +2
Only Useable By: Sorcerer
Only Useable By: Wizard
Lvl 8

Sapphire Set in a Mithril Amulet
Skill Bonus: Concentration +6
Skill Bonus: Spellcraft +6
Lvl 7

Donated from sponsor the Angel's Guild:

Exceptional Ring of Bull's Strength
+1 Strength
Cast: Bull's Strength 1x/day
Lvl 10

Donated from sponsor Enzo's Bow Shop:

Compound Oak Longbow
Attack Bonus +1
Extra Ranged Damage: Piercing
Low Light (Red)
Lvl 9

Donated from sponsor the Orc Bashers:

Electrical Resistance II
10/ Electrical Damage
Lvl 13

Adamantium Longsword
Enhancement Bonus +2
Lvl 10

Oak Shortbow
Attack Bonus +1
Lvl 5

Donated from sponsor the Stargazer Family:

Ring of Divinity III
Three - Bonus Spell Slot Cleric Level 3
Lvl 12

Donated from sponsor Chakar El'Mujahir:

Belt of the Watchers
Damage Reduction +5 Soak 5 Damage
Improved Saving Throws:  Will +2
Only Usable By: Chaotic
Only Usable By: Good
Only Usable By: Lawful
Only Usable By: Neutral
Lvl 22

Death's Visor
Damage Immunity: Negative Energy 5% Immunity Bonus
Bonus Feat: Darkvision
Immunity: Death Magic
Improved Saving Throws: Fortitude +1
Reduced Saving Throws: Will -2
Only Usable By: Chaotic Evil
Only Usable By: Chaotic Neutral
Only Usable By: Lawful Evil
Only Usable By: Neutral Evil
Only Usable By: True Neutral
Lvl 21

Stag Cloak
Damage Resistance: Bludgeoning Resist 5/
Damage Resistance: Magical Resist 5/
Improved Saving Throws: Disease +5
Improved Saving Throws: Fortitude +2
Low Light White
Lvl 18

Nighteyes Cloak
Armor Bonus +2 (AC Deflection Modifier)
Bonus Feat: Darkvision
Skill Bonus: Hide +10
Cast Spell: Ultravision (6) 2 Uses/Day
Lvl 15

Shield of the Old Guard
Base Armor Class +2
Armor Bonus +2 (AC Shield Modifier)
Improved Saving Throws: Will +2
Skill Bonus: Discipline +4
Lvl 15

Wand of Fear
Cast: Fear 50 Charges
Use Fear (5) 3 Charges/Use
Only Usable By: Bard
Only Usable By: Sorcerer
Only Usable By: Wizard
Lvl 9

Donated by an anonymous but dashing sponsor:

Enchanted Mithril Half-Plate - MINIMUM TEN RECEIPT OPENING BID
Base Armor Class 7
Armor Bonus +4 (AC Armor Modifier)
Damage Immunity: Magical 25% Immunity Bonus
Damage Resistance: Bludgeoning Resist 5/
Damage Resistance: Piercing Resist 5/
Damage Resistance: Slashing Resist 5/
Light Bright White
Spell Resistance 20
Weight Reduction: 60% of Weight
Lvl 31

The Ether's Storm Helmet - MINIMUM TEN RECEIPT OPENING BID
Armor Bonus: +2 (AC Deflection Modifier)
Damage Immunity: Electrical 25%
Enhancement Bonus: Strength +2
Improved Saving Throws: Electrical +2
Improved Saving Throws: Sonic +2
Lvl 24

Belt of Agility - MINIMUM TEN RECEIPT OPENING BID
Enhancement Bonus: Dexterity +2
Freedom
Lvl 21

Dragonscale Bracers
Damage Immunity: Fire 5% Immunity Bonus
Enhancement Bonus: Charisma +1
Enhancement Bonus: Intelligence +1
Skill Bonus: Concentration +4
Skill Bonus: Spellcraft +2
Lvl 21

Bidder's Choice* of One of Three Emerald Rings - MINIMUM TEN RECEIPT OPENING BID
Attribute +3
Lvl 18
*First two winners in order get first pick: last winner may not get ring of choice, depending

Silver Foil Rapier
Base Damage 1d6
Enhancement Bonus +2
Skill Bonus: Parry +5
Use: Cat's Grace (10) 1 Use/Day
Use: Freedom of Movement (7) 1 Use/Day
Lvl 18

Boots of Hardiness
Armor Bonus: +2 (AC Dodge Modifier)
Damage Resistance: Acid Resist 10/
Enhancement Bonus: Constitution +2
Lvl 15

Blue Dragon Scale
Use: Protection from Spells (20) 3 Charges/Use
Lvl 14

Athus' Touch Gloves
+1 Wisdom
+6 Heal
+4 Tumble
Cure Critical Wounds 1x/day
Core Moderate Wounds 3x/day
Lvl 13

Healer's Hug
Skill Bonus: Heal +3
Use: Cure Critical Wounds (7) 1 Use/Day
Lvl 12

Two - Potions of Heal
Use: Heal Single Use
Auctioned as a pair
Lvl 11

One - Star Dust of Beryl
Lvl 10

Three - Scrolls of Raise Dead
To be auctioned off individually
Lvl 8

Six - Untanned Malar Pelts
To be auctioned off in groups of two
Lvl 1

Three - Uncut Mineral Diamonds
To be auctioned off individually
Lvl 1

Ten - Diamond Dusts
To be auctioned off in two bundles of five each
Lvl 1

Eight - Emerald Dusts
To be auctioned off in two bundles of four each - to be made into resists at the bidder's request
Lvl 1

Donated by the priestess Alazira, on behalf of Her most inspirational presence Ilsare and in conjunction with the Angel's Guild:

Adamantium Reinforced Clothing
Base AC 0
Armor Bonus: +3
Lvl 15

Two - Vouchers for Diamond Rings of Bidder's Choice
(Attribute) +2
Lvl 12

One - Voucher for Diamond Amulet of Bidder's Choice
(Attribute) +2
Lvl 11

Noble Suit of Comfort
Base AC 0
Enhancement Bonus: Wisdom +1
Skill Bonus: Persuade +4
Skill Bonus: Appraise +4
Lvl 10

Royal Ball Gown
Base AC 0
Enhancement Bonus: Charisma +1
Skill Bonus: Perform +2
Skill Bonus: Persuade +2
Lvl 10

Voucher for Adamantium Weapon of Bidder's Choice
Enhancement Bonus: +2
Lvl 10

Voucher for Adamantium Shield of Bidder's Choice
+2 (AC Shield Modifier)
Lvl 10

Voucher for Mahogany Bow of Bidder's Choice
Attack Bonus: +2
Lvl 10

One EACH - Fire, Electrical, and Cold Resists I
(Elemental Damage Resistance) 5/
To be auctioned off individually
Lvl 10

Three - Lion Leather Bags
60% Weight Reduction
To be auctioned off individually
Lvl 9

One EACH - Electrical, Fire, and Cold II Enchantments
(Elemental Damage) +1d4
To be auctioned off individually
Lvl 9

One - Silver Enhancement II
Damage vs. Undead/Werebeasts +1d4
Lvl 9

Two - Vouchers for Alexandrite Rings of Bidder's Choice
(Attribute) +1
To be auctioned as a set
Lvl 6

One - Voucher for Alexandrite Amulet of Bidder's Choice
(Attribute) +1
To be auctioned as a set along with the rings
Lvl 5

Boots of the Arachnea
Immunity to Web
Lvl 2

//please note item levels are determined from lens, and may be incorrect in some cases

[RollinsCat]

A few new items are added for auction.

[RollinsCat]

Courtesy of Ilsare's priestess, a few more items are added.  Bless Ilsare!

[RollinsCat]

Yet more item vouchers for the low-to-mid level adventurer are added, courtesy of Alazira, and with that donations are closed, with thanks to all who've contributed and wish to - but at this point, there is a very good possibility that the auction will run more than four hours.

The Silver Buckle is HIRING for the following positions for this next, and final, auction:

Waitress - Once again, the fantastic Melody Widgeweaver
Security X One - Charlie Poetr (in charge for this event)
Security X Two - Aden D.
Receipt Checker/Holder - Kat Poetr
Item handler - Tori

Payment will be in Trues (a thousand per person for the event) or can be applied toward rental of a Silver Buckle room.  Contact Andrew Reid if interested.

The Silver Buckle encourages young adventurers to think outside of the gathering box, and contact (//gms) on unique ways to obtain food resources to help combat famine.  Don't think you're locked out because you don't have time to run all over the world - ask about paying farmers for their surplus, or plumbing the black market, or whatever else you can.

//Remember this starts six-thirty in the morning eastern on Sept. twenty-forth, and may end up a five or six hour event.  We go until the items or players are gone.

[cbnicholson]

Charlie reads the notice and goes to find Mister Andy.

//pm sent

[RollinsCat]

Addendum - please refrain from using a parchment folder, as we discovered after the last auction that they cut off items and sometimes are unreadable or appear otherwise odd.  Please keep your slips in a box, thank you.

[Aphel]

A letter arrives at the Silver Buckle

[RollinsCat]

After some overheard negotiations, a rumor goes out that something very large, perhaps larger than can actually fit in the Silver Buckle, is going up on the auction block...

[RollinsCat]

With less than a week to go preparations are in full swing - security, drinks, food.  Reminders are set out to talk to local farmers with surplus, make deals, and tend your gardens.  The auction goes until the items or people are gone!

[RollinsCat]

Chests are set in front of the stage and items are placed carefully into them.  The staff; Melody once again hostessing, Charlie Poetr running security with Aden assisting, Kat Poetr checking receipts, and Tori as stage security and also in charge of the item handout; are prepped on who to watch (everyone), who is not allowed in (Saida, several descriptions given; Krym, because he upsets Melody; and any dark elves), and any special arrangements*.  Elly checks and repairs wards while Andrew brews, Edward pitches in with the cleaning alongside Heloise, and Charlie, Aden, and Paddy do a security check of all points of entrance and exit and a sweep of the Buckle top to bottom for anyone hanging around...or hiding.

All day and into the night Andrew can be heard muttering "last one and I mean it...last one..."

*pm incoming for Kat

[Guardian 452]

// Sorry for the ooc but just curious. Will ticket pooling among friends be allowed again for this auction?

Thanks

[Script Wrecked]

// *[THREAD=284487]le sigh[/THREAD]* //

[RollinsCat]

Auction going on now!  Plenty of fantastic items left!

[RollinsCat]

Emerald jewelry has yet to be auctioned!  Log on with your food slips!

[Alazira]

//script wrecked.. if you get that sorted out.. the angels' guild will give you the credit if it was a full box and someone in authority will verify it.

[Script Wrecked]

//script wrecked.. if you get that sorted out.. the angels' guild will give you the credit if it was a full box and someone in authority will verify it.

// Thanks. It had 25 receipts. Also, apologies for disappearing. My ISP had some technical difficulties. //

[Alazira]

//Get someone in authority to say that it disappeared.. and I'll credit it for you.

[RollinsCat]

After a week of sitting in his office squinting at various scribe's handwriting, Andrew posts approximate numbers of foods donated by donation center, and totals pending the fifty down boxes.

  [table=head;sort=3a,2,1]Item|Rohden|Boyer|Kayana|Subtotal
  Sage|18|0|0|18
  Garlic|37|0|0|37
  Honey|264|890|319|1473
  Maple Syrup|189|28|82|299
  Sugar Cane Stalk|392|147|98|637
  Peppermint Leaf|216|5|0|221
  Licorice Root|56|14|0|70
  Rhubarb Leaf|0|35|9|44
  Fruit (assorted)|989|1935|908|3832
  Grains (assorted)|2277|1503|945|4725
  Nuts (assorted)|250|474|70|794
  Mushroom (assorted)|159|77|70|306
  Fish Filets (assorted)|34|0|105|140
  Cooked Meat|140|105|210|455
  Booze*|7|0|0|7
  [/table]

*not technically allowed, but.

//Special note to those asking about the effects of the various initiatives on the famine.  As that quest series is currently on hold, we will not know the results until it is opened back up again.  rest assured it takes quite a bit of time to gather and send that much food (Muse help the world if it didn't, we'd all be hailed as the newest locust plague) and so when we hear the effects, it will probably make more sense that it took that long.