[Store] The Sylvan Glade

[Embri]

The Sylvan Glade

Store description:

You wander down the alleys and roads of Psychotopia's own market, marveling at all the goods and services available. As you turn a corner, something catches your eye. A wooden sign hangs over an empty stone arch, looking quite out of place in a city street. The rocks are weathered and ancient, but it's the sign that catches your attention. A white unicorn rampant on a field of green, slightly faded with age, is underscored by the words "Sylvan Glade".

You look through the arch, but all that is on the other side is another street, not a glade or tree in sight. Shrugging, you continue on down the road, passing under the stone arch. As soon as you reach the other side, a gut wrenching feeling crosses your senses, and reality seems to fall away, replaced with a new scene. The stone arch is still behind you, but Psychotopia is gone. The sweet melodies of exotic birds fills the air, as does the heady perfume of tropical blossoms. A great forest, with trees thousands of feet tall stretches out as far as the eye can see. In front of you is a pebbled path, and ahead you can just make out the edges of something quite large, and you hear the unmistakable sounds of construction. Stepping cautiously along the path, you behold an impressive production.

An incredibly ancient tree is being shaped into a store, from the looks of it. A gaudy parade of creatures are swarming all over the trunk like ants, shaping and morphing the living tree into a building. Water elementals and earth elementals are creating a rock spire with cascading pools of water, right before your eyes. In the middle of it all, directing the construction is a winged unicorn with flaming hair. As you approach, she turns and greets you.

"Why hello there! You're our first customer. Please excuse the dust, we're currently renovating. Please, come in! I'm Embri." The unicorn shows you inside. "Welcome to the Sylvan Glade. We specialize in all types of elemental allies, portable healing magic, and eventually, artwork, with any luck." Inside, the store is quite lovely, though it's somewhat alarming the way the walls keep moving on their own. As you watch, a window opens up right beside you, and a small reptilian creature pops in a pane of crystal.

"I'm afraid we don't have too much in stock right now, but I have managed to collect some minor elementals. The construction is taking up most of my time. Care to take a look?"

The fire unicorn motions towards a table. On it are many large cushions, each holding a small sphere or bubble. Tied to each pillow is a large tag with writing on it. Inside the sphere, you can make out the form of a creature.

"Don't worry, they're in stasis, unharmed. I don't like keeping loose creatures in the store, and I can't bear to lock them up in cages. Each one is quite intelligent, and capable of following basic commands; they're tame, but make sure you treat them well. Feeding and care is up to you once you've bought one. Oh, and you can keep the statis bubble - makes carrying 'em around much easier, trust me.

"I also seek out creatures by request, if you're looking for something particular." The fire unicorn comments, "Just drop me a note, with a description of what you seek, and I'll see if I can find one, and how much it would cost."

((Please Note: The images are scaled down and in JPEG form. Should you choose to buy one of these elementals, you will also recieve a full sized sprite 80x80 pixels and without the bubble, in PNG format. Hosting it is your responsibility, and each elemental may vary slightly in colour from those shown here, for individuality. NO STEALING! You wouldn't do that, now would you? Should you desire to name your new creature, I'll add it's name to the bottom of the sprite at no additional charge.

I make creature sprites on request, and I'll also do sprites for any creatures you may already own, if you prefer. They will generally cost more than a generic sprite, because I will only be able to sell it once. i.e. You would have a unique creature sprite, and no one else would be able to buy one from me. A detailed description is required. ))


Currency Accepted:

Inventory:

Item #1:
Name: Zephyr
Classification: RP Item
Description: 1st Level Wind Elemental - Scout
Small, fast and carefree, Zephyr are fond of mischief and practical jokes. They are excellent mimics, and are often used as decoys or messengers. While Zephyrs can use Wind magic, they do not normally excel in combat without extensive training. Excellent companion creatures. Size - 15-20 centimeters tall, 20-25 centimeter wingspan.

Price: 2000
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Item #2:
Name: Magadillo
Classification: RP Item
Description: 1st Level Fire Elemental - Combat
Magadillos are native to the upper volcanic reaches of Titan's Forge. These slow but powerful creatures are capable diggers, and well known for their tunnels. When angered, a Magadillo will curl up into it's ball form, rolling around with considerable speed and attempting to club any threat with it's rock hard tail. They are also wielders of fire magic; your own portable personal campfire or flamethrower! Size - 60-70 centimeters tall, 1-1.2 meters long, including tail.

Price: 3000
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Item #3:
Name: Fawyn
Classification: RP Item
Description: 1st Level Nature Elemental - Defensive
Fawyns do not fight, they would much rather nurture plants and hide. However, they are embued with the ability to control plants, entangling their predators in brambles, or creating paths through otherwise impassable terrain. Fawyns can also use healing magic, and make wonderful allies for the accident prone. Their ears are highly sensitive, and so is their sense of smell. Sneaking up on a Fawyn is next to impossible without sophisticated magical spells, so they make excellent guards against uninvited "guests". Size - 1.3-1.5 meters tall, 80-90 centimeters long.

Price: 2500
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Item #4:
Name: Granidon
Classification: RP Item
Description: 1st Level Earth Elemental - Transport
Granidon are large, powerful and loyal, though not terribly bright. Once they get going, very little tends to get in a Granidon's way. Their stampedes cause earthquakes, and Granidon's are users of Earth magic. They can be ridden by humanoids, and make great pack animals or transports. Nothing scares a Granidon, though they are prone to charging enemies they percieve as a threat, trying to crush them underneath their feet. Granidons eat minerals, and love gemstones above all other types. a Granidon's skin is studded with faceted stone plates. Size - 4-5 meters tall, 5-6 meters long.

Price: 3500
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Item #6:
Name: Arieon
Classification: RP Item
Description: 2nd Level Wind Elemental - Transport
Arieon's are rare, even in their native habitat of misty mountain peaks. These graceful felines are masters of the air, aloof, and difficult to train. However, they have great abilities. An Arieon has a magical tail, with soft white hair. The tail has the ability to make any creature or object it touches magically light, almost weightless. This, combined with Arieon's natural grace and outstanding flying manoeuvrability (due in part to their weightless nature and large wings) makes them steeds of choice for fast flying. Arieon are also capable of generating foggy conditions or clouds, which they use to disguise themselves and ambush prey. They have exceptional eyesight and hearing, as befits a predator. Caution: May bite if handled roughly. Size - 3 meters long, nose to end of tail, 1.5 meters tall, 6 meter wingspan.

((If you'd like to see an example of an Aireon, My own Aireon, Khepri, is currently participating as Goron's steed in the EC vs. Gameware thread: http://www.gamewaredevelopment.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?p=116973#post116973 ))

Price: 6,000
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My latest creations, due to be released after Round 1 of the Olympics - June 22nd, 2006.


Name: Potion of Adaptation
Classification: RP Item
Description: This potion adapts the imbiber to their current environment, providing the necessary adaptations for survival. The user gains an the elemental affinity of the predominant terrain. One use, lasts for 10 posts. Requires 1 post to take effect, and the transformation can be rather ... painful.
Price: 1000
Stock Requested: 100
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Name: Shadow-Sight Brew
Classification: RP Item
Description: Imbibing this potion will allow the user to see in complete darkness by sensing the heat signatures of people and things around them. One use, lasts for 10 posts. This potion takes immediate effect, but the user can be blinded by bright lights while the potion lasts.
Price: 200
Stock Requested: 100
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Name: Elixir of Restoration
Classification: RP Item
Description: A powerful draught that will cure almost any ailment, be it physical or magical. This potion will cure poisoning, paralysis, and burns, break charms, and restore lost dexterity or sight, among other possibilities. One use, permenent effect, though it doesn’t prevent further afflictions.
Price: 800
Stock Requested: 100
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Name: Philter of Lamia's Kiss
Classification: RP Item
Description: This little bottle holds a strongly enchanted potion, capable of educing sleep. Unlike most potions, this one doesn't have to be drunk to take effect - all that's required is contact with the victim's skin. This magical sleep willl last for 2-3 posts, but the recipient can be easily awakened, by touch or loud noises. One use.
Price: 500
Stock Requested: 100
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Name: Elixir of Healing
Classification: RP Item
Description: A simple enough potion, this tiny bottle will heal the user's physical wounds, accelerating their own healing abilities, though it cannot regenerate lost appendanges/parts. Made from unicorn's blood, this potion is harmful to undead creatures. One Use.
Price: 200
Stock Requested: 100
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Name: Potion of Feathered Flight
Classification: RP Item
Description: Imbued with the power of a Pegasus feather, this draught will cause large, white feathery wings to sprout from the user's body, allowing them to fly. Lasts for 10 posts, and requires 1 post to take effect. Make sure you're on the ground when it wears off...
Price: 750
Stock Requested: 100
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Name: Embri's Satchel
Classification: Special Item
Description: This black silk bag is embroidered with a winged drop of red blood. Its plain appearance belies a strongly enchanted interior, which holds far more than it should, and arranges its contents to suit the desires if its mistress. I wonder who made it...
Price: Not for Sale
Stock Requested: 1
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Name: Sirene
Classification: RP Item
Description: Sirene's are speedy, sweet voiced acrobatic creatures, with prehensile tails. Sirene's can use attacks such as bubble veils, jets of pitch back ink, and extremely accurate bursts of water. If you don't mind getting wet, they make great transportation.
Price: 3000
Stock: 30
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Posting as needed to indicate that I'd like my store/items carried over to the new system. I've removed most of my services, as I don't plan on offering my time for commission at present.