Author Topic: From the Silver Buckle: A Very Special Auction for Famine Relief (Read 523 times)

RollinsCat · « **on:** July 31, 2011, 01:24:38 pm »

A notice goes up a little while after the cooking party.

Announcing: The Silver Buckle Food Auction for Famine Relief

Whereupon items of interest to those who travel and poke about are to be bid on - and the cost is food.

The Rules:

-One box of food is one unit of bidding. Bid as many units as you can gather or cook!

-Difficulty of gathering is equalized for level so each unit is weighted as one.

-Food does NOT need to be cooked.

-Boxes must be full. Definition of full: grains, fruit, nuts, flours, butter, herbs and spices, salt, pepper, meals - thirty-five. Smoked salmon, milk, juices - fourteen. Breads, twelve. Pies and roasts, six.

-Boxes can be mixed items but only need to be filled per above (don't need to stuff things around a box of six roasts, for example).

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

-In the case of higher-ticket items where the bidding might go above what can be carried, half the bid can be a down payment with the rest of the food delivered at a later time.

-As there are in-game donation centers for both the Foundation and Tilmar/Corsain Famine Relief (and boxes of food are heavy), TEMPLE RECEIPTS WILL BE ACCEPTED to either of these donation centers in lieu of actual boxes of food. Start donating now and save your receipts for the auction!

RollinsCat · « **Reply #1 on:** July 31, 2011, 08:16:38 pm »

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

Donated from sponsor the Silver Buckle Inn:

Compound Yew Longbow*
Attack Bonus +3
Massive Criticals 1d6 Damage
Mighty +3
Lvl 18
Won by Myrddyn Reynolt

Hamaji's Fan
Attack Bonus +2
1d10 Slashing Damage
Fashion Accessory
Lvl 14
Won by Jetta

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

Silk Hood
Armour Bonus +2
Concentration +3
Lvl 10
Won by Tyra Dragonheart

Gloves of the Scouts
Dexterity +1
Hide +2
Listen +2
Move Silently +2
Parry +2
Spot +2
Lvl 9
To be given to Aden

2 - Sapphire Set in a Mithril Ring
Skill Bonus: Concentration +6
Skill Bonus: Spellcraft +6
Lvl 8
Rollover to next auction!

Sapphire Set in a Mithril Amulet
Skill Bonus: Concentration +6
Skill Bonus: Spellcraft +6
Lvl 7
Rollover to next auction!

Donated from sponsor the Angel's Guild:

One Raw Mineral Emerald*
Won by Jillian Stuart

One Cut and Polished Mineral Emerald, Enchanted with Choice of Attribute*
Won by Jillian Stuart

Voucher for Diamond Ring of Your Choice of Attribute
(Attribute) +2
Lvl 12
Won by Iri Amercress

Voucher for Diamond Amulet of Your Choice of Attribute
(Attribute) +2
Lvl 11
Won by Iri Amercress

Blue Suede Boots
+1 Charisma
+1 Dexterity
+2 Perform
+2 Tumble
Lvl 10
Won by ShoNeff

Exceptional Ring of Bull's Strength
+1 Strength
Cast: Bull's Strength 1x/day
Lvl 10
Rollover to next auction!

Three Scrolls of Raise Dead
-to be auctioned off individually
Lvl 8
Two won by Beli Tenker, one won by Dot Stoven

Voucher for Ring of Your Choice of Attribute
(Attribute) +1
Lvl 6
Won by Tori

Voucher for Amulet of Your Choice of Attribute
(Attribute) +1
Lvl 5
Won by Riven Ring-Cleaver

Donated from sponsor Enzo's Bow Shop:

Compound Oak Longbow
Attack Bonus +1
Extra Ranged Damage: Piercing
Low Light (Red)
Lvl 9
Rollover to next auction!

Stone's Boots of Protection
Armor Bonus +1
Damage Resist Acid 5/
Light Bright (Green)
Skill Bonus: Concentration +4
Skill Bonus: Discipline +4
Lvl 8
Won by Iri Ambercress

Cold Enhancement I
2 pts. frost damage
Won by Tyra Dragonheart

Electrical Enhancement I
2 pts. electrical damage
Won by Beli Tenker

Fire Enhancement II
1d4 Damage
Won by ShoNeff

Electrical Enhancement II
1d4 Damage
Won by Iri Amercress

Lion Leather Bag
60% Weight Reduction
Won by Iri Ambercress

Donated from sponsor the Orc Bashers:

Oak Shortbow
Attack Bonus +1
Lvl 5
Rollover to next auction!

Fire Resistance I
5/ Fire Damage
Lvl 9
Won by ShoNeff

Adamantium Longsword
Enhancement Bonus +2
Lvl 10
Rollover to next auction!

Electrical Resistance II
10/ Electrical Damage
Lvl 13
Rollover to next auction!

Platinum Full Plate Armor
Armor Bonus +2
Damage Immunity Slashing 5%
Skill Bonus: Discipline +3
Lvl 15
Won by Bron Skallagrimson

Adamantium Full Plate Armor*
Armor Bonus +1
Damage Reduction +1 Soak 5 Damage
Damage Resistance Slashing Resist 5/
Skill Bonus: Discipline +3
Lvl 18
Won by Robb

Donated from sponsor the Stargazer Family:

Bracers of Armor +2
Armor Bonus +2 (AC Armor Modifier)
Lvl 8
Won by Bron Skallagrimson

Cloak of Resistance +2
Improved Saving Throws Universal +2
Lvl 9
Won by Bron Skallagrimson

Ring of Divinity III
Three - Bonus Spell Slot Cleric Level 3
Lvl 12
Rolled over to next auction!

Padded Armor +3
Armor Bonus +3 (AC Armor Modifier)
Lvl 15
Won by Myrddryn Renyolt

Studded Leather Armor +3
Armor Bonus +3 (AC Armor Modifier)
Lvl 15
Won by ShoNeff

Chainmail +3
Armor Bonus +3 (AC Armor Modifier)
Lvl 15
Won by Bron Skallagrimson

Splint Mail +3
Armor Bonus +3 (AC Armor Modifier)
Lvl 15
Won by Tori

Donated in the name of the Orc Bashers**:

Exceptional Emerald set in a Mithril Ring
Armor Bonus +4 (AC Deflection Modifier)
Improved Saving Throws Universal +4
Lvl 30
Won by Andrew Reid

Mithril Reinforced Clothing
Armor Bonus +3 (AC Armor Modifier)
Damage Resistance Acid 10/
Improved Saving Throws Mind Affecting +1
Lvl 19
Won by Jillian Stuart

Woodland Soles
Armor Bonus +2 (AC Dodge Modifier)
Enhancement Bonus Dexterity +2
Improved Saving Throws Reflex +1
Improved Saving Throws Universal +1
True Seeing 1x/Day
Lvl 19
Won by Katelyn Poetr

Exceptional Ring of Bull's Strength III
Enhancement Bonus Strength +3
Use Bull's Strength 3x/Day
Lvl 18
Won by Jillian Stuart

Amulet of Bull's Strength III
Enhancement Bonus Strength +3
Lvl 15
Won by Jillian Stuart

Dorand's Brace
Enhancement Bonus Strength +2
Skill Bonus Concentration +2
Skill Bonus Discipline +2
Lvl 13
Won by Robb

*These items may be bid on with fifty percent down on the bid and the rest promised.

**These items may be bid on in combination of True and food. The True raised will be applied to preservation, transportation, security, and distribution of the food supplies.

RollinsCat · « **Reply #2 on:** August 03, 2011, 10:14:54 am »

Rules are re-posted with an important, encumbrance-saving update; new items are added to the list to be auctioned.

RollinsCat · « **Reply #3 on:** August 05, 2011, 12:22:34 am »

The old fliers are taken down and updated; the Rules are re-posted and many new donated items are added to the list.

The Rules:

-One box of food is one unit of bidding. Bid as many units as you can gather or cook!

-Difficulty of gathering is equalized for level so each unit is weighted as one.

-Food does NOT need to be cooked.

-Boxes must be full. Definition of full:

Grains, fruit, nuts, flours, butter, herbs and spices, salt, pepper, meals, roasted nuts, steamed rice, campfire-cooked meat and fish - thirty-five
Smoked salmon, milk, juices - fourteen
Breads - twelve
Pies and roasts - six

-Boxes can be mixed items but only need to be filled per above (don't need to stuff things around a box of six roasts, for example).

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

-In the case of higher-ticket items where the bidding might go above what can be carried, half the bid can be a down payment with the rest of the food delivered at a later time.

-Inn soup not a valid item. Inn rations in minimal quantities only.

-As there are in-game donation centers for both the Foundation and Tilmar/Corsain Famine Relief (and boxes of food are heavy), TEMPLE RECEIPTS WILL BE ACCEPTED to either of these donation centers in lieu of actual boxes of food. Start donating now and save your receipts for the auction!

RollinsCat · « **Reply #4 on:** August 05, 2011, 02:59:42 pm »

With the donation of some very high-ticket items, a quiet word among Andrew's friends goes out that the Silver Buckle is looking for additional security for Auction Night.

Edit: The Buckle is humbled by the response of the community in donations, and is awash in merchandise to be auctioned. Excepting those who have already contacted me and those I have reached out to we do not need any more items for donation - thank you all!

RollinsCat · « **Reply #5 on:** August 06, 2011, 12:19:17 pm »

ALL ITEMS ARE NOW DISPLAYED FOR AUCTION.

Rules are posted below. The question has come up about buying food from the Inns and I have thought on this. Some rations to round out a box are okay. Entire boxes of rations are NOT okay, nor is inn soup at all (since you can't preserve it for the transport times required).

There will be no level limit set on any item. If you are level five and you can gather enough to win an emerald, good on ya.

Have a look, see what you want to bid on, make deals, contact gms about negotiations with farmers or black markets, pay people to gather for you, off-hours players set up proxies, pick as you go and donate, and save your receipts. See you at the auction. Questions, contact Andrew Reid.

Receipts to The Foundation and to Tilmar/Corsain relief only please.

cbnicholson · « **Reply #6 on:** August 06, 2011, 10:58:34 pm »

Daniel carefully checks the locks on the doors before resuming his sleep on the carpet just inside the door. Resting lightly his silver enchanted blade on the floor next to him.

RollinsCat · « **Reply #7 on:** August 12, 2011, 04:21:33 pm »

Auction Event Staff:

Auctioneer - Andrew Reid
Prize Handler - Elohanna
Cute Waitress - Melody Widgeweaver
Big Lug No. One - Daniel Poetr
Big Lug No. Two - Tyra "Lug" Dragonheart
Additional Tavern Security - Jillian Stuart

IMPORTANT: Please make sure your receipts and food are boxed (or put your receipts in a parchment folder, thank you Alazira). If you want to make us really happy mark the boxes/folders with your name. Loose receipts falling all over will drive the Big Lugs crazy.

RollinsCat · « **Reply #8 on:** August 19, 2011, 10:30:04 am »

Reminder fliers are posted.

Less than two weeks to the event! Been eyeing a pair of Woodland Soles but don't have the hundreds of thousands of True they always seem to go for? Want to upgrade that iron longsword for (literally) nuts? Just starting out in the world and you'd love nothing more than a shiny new ring?

GATHER. DONATE. BID.

See you there.

RollinsCat · « **Reply #9 on:** August 25, 2011, 10:26:22 am »

Less than a week. Don't miss a chance to get something nice by doing something nice. All it takes is time, or guile and manipulation, or enough True to pay a lackey. Everyone has at least one of those!

gilshem ironstone · « **Reply #10 on:** August 25, 2011, 10:37:47 am »

Gel'larian reads the rules and then approaches Andrew with a question.

Reid... Some of the items can be bid on in true or food, how do you determine the worth of a box of food?

RollinsCat · « **Reply #11 on:** August 25, 2011, 11:21:23 am »

"Muse, Gel. You stumped me. I didn't really think about that...there are what, six? - six - items that can be bid on by food and True so...call a box of food ten thousand True in relation to those items? That would give everyone a fighting chance. What do you think?"

gilshem ironstone · « **Reply #12 on:** August 25, 2011, 12:59:45 pm »

Gel'larian thinks for a moment and then nods.

I think that sounds fine. I know what I am saving my food for.

Riven · « **Reply #13 on:** August 27, 2011, 10:49:16 pm »

*Riven reads the poster with great interest, and comments to himself*

"What a novel and excellent idea for inspiring the donating of food! I hope lots of people come and participate! Well, I should see about gathering some food for this!"

merlin34baseball · « **Reply #14 on:** August 28, 2011, 01:46:01 pm »

*Tyrian walks through the door of the Buckle and asks to talk with Andrew. She says something about additional goods to donate to the auction*

RollinsCat · « **Reply #15 on:** August 29, 2011, 03:42:36 pm »

"Milady!" He bows. "It's been a long time, how are you? Come, sit, can I get you something to drink?"

RollinsCat · « **Reply #16 on:** August 30, 2011, 11:52:23 am »

In the early morning, before even the most die-hard barfly can find perch on a barstool, a crate is dragged up from the basement and placed in front of the stage. Edward, Michael, Andrew, and Paddy carry armfuls of items down from the locked portion of the inn - armor, jewelry, weapons, boots, gloves, hoods, and enhancements. Each item is tagged so Elohanna can find it quickly; padding is placed in and around the oversized crate so nothing gets scratched.

The lid is shut, the crate locked both physically and magically. Edward relocates to the stage to keep watch over the inn, leaning on the crate or sitting next to it. Anyone who is magically sensitive will feel an immense magic radiating from the box.

Andrew heads to the kitchen to bottle up some brewing while Heloise does a final sweep and sets out flowers on the tables. Michael washes glasses.

The Buckle is abuzz...it's auction night.

cbnicholson · « **Reply #17 on:** August 30, 2011, 12:50:13 pm »

Later that morning, a neatly groomed Daniel wearing a tuxedo with his Dragon's Claw medallion prominently displayed enters the buckle and sets his door of a shield, blade, and a stack of blank receipts next to the vendors booth. Turning toward the stage he sees Edward and smiles, "A fine day for an auction, eh? Do go round the building and ensure all windows and doors other than the main are secure, sir. I can watch this for a time."

Nehetsrev · « **Reply #18 on:** August 30, 2011, 03:48:33 pm »

*Middle of the afternoon, Emwonk wanders down from his favorite pile of cushions upstairs. He pauses as he senses the magical aura from the crate. Lifting his goggles from over his eyes, he rubs them, still looking half-asleep. His hair, having lost some of it's coat of grease stands at all angles from his own natural charge of electricity as he wanders a little closer to the crate. As Emwonk raises a hand toward the crate for examination Edward barks out a firm "No!" as though speaking to a disobedient puppy. Emwonk stops mid-reach, looking back at Edward with his piercing electric blue eyes and a hurt-puppy expression, then stumbles off to use the fountain in Elohanna's office to wash up in before heading out for a while.*

ShiffDrgnhrt · « **Reply #19 on:** August 30, 2011, 04:09:01 pm »

Early the morning of the auction, Tyra arrives unannounced with a box filled with smoked salmon filets, asking to see Andrew, or whoever has been left in charge of the Buckle.