Let the Bidding Begin!

Auction at the Ringing Anvil

It has taken longer than expected to set up the auction, Durham has had many correspondence with many other buyers and sellers but the final day is here. Many have gathered from all corners of the surrounding area, the items are showcased one-by-one with the aid of the beautiful dancing girls of the Kantor and their details are spoken aloud by Durham. A bell is rung and a gavel claps, a moment of silence hangs between the spinning arms of the Ringing Anvil's windmill and the auction begins.

Auctions rules

• We’re re-opening the sign-up for players to bid, 100 gp is the entry fee, please post in the comments below if you are entering the auction. Players who already signed-up previously Bart, Najm, Avin, etc. need not reapply. 

• This is a blind auction, meaning all bidders submit their bid without knowing what the other participants are bidding. You are allowed to submit one bid per item, so make it count. 

• All bids must be submitted by the 16th of this month, by the end of the day. (16 October)

• All bids are to be sent to Joel via discord (his bids, if any, have already been sent to the referee)

• If a player bids on multiple items, wins but is unable to cover the total amount. They will forfeit the most expensive item, which will go to the next player who put in the next highest bid.

• There will be another post describing the auction, (who won the throne and the other items). 

Auctions items

Item#1

Three sahulen plumes

Description: long, shining gold-colored plumes. A must have for costuming or any decoration. 

Starting bid: 75 dinars(gp) per plume (or 225 for all three)

Item #2

Three amphorae of Misrian wine

Description: A fine, deep-red, full-bodied wine is from the farmed vineyards of Misria; an ancient lineage of perfectly sweetened grapes are grown in a rich volcanic soil, producing a smoky yet slightly fruity wine. 55 pints per amphora.

Starting bid: 200 dinars per amphora

Item#3

Mysterious scroll

Description: Recovered from a sunken war galley after the hunt for the Denyan Ahko. Unable to find time to look into it, the time has come for someone else to unravel its secret.

Starting bid: 250 dinars

Item#4

A "talking" plant

Description: something like a small tree, with fernlike fronds that rustle even without a breeze, that was purported to talk; the seller, disgruntled that it never has spoken, hopes at least that its ornately enameled and strangely decorated planter box is at least worth something

Starting bid: 250 dinars

Item#5

Kantor tidal almanac & reef charts

Description : a copy of the recorded high and low tides for the past few years, as well as movements of the currents in Dirac's sea. Useful to anyone traveling the local sea.

Starting bid: 250 dinars

Item#6

A gilt palanquin

Description: a fine two-person palanquin, carved, painted, and curtained to resemble a sahulen-bird, its "wings" acting as curtains for the riders' privacy. For those who wish to travel in style, without dirtying their feet; palanquin-bearers not included.

Starting bid: 300 dinars

Item#7

Psilocybin spoon pipe & case

Description : a twelve inch long stick with a small teaspoon size dish on the end. Comes with a vial of psilocybin extract, a vial of reaction solution and eye dropper. When used correctly allows for relaxation of the mind, incorrectly may cause a delusional nightmare. 

Starting bid: 500 dinars

Item#8

Minothrite baliset

Description: a nine-stringed baliset crafted by a master in the guildhalls of Minothrax. The perfect instrument to accompany a song to soothe the savage breast

Starting bid: 500 dinars

Item#9

Cothon-Under-Star alchemist starter set

Description : Basic glassware and ingredients, perfect for anyone looking into starting alchemical pursuits. 

Starting bid: 500 dinars

Item#10

Herm & Stone prospectors' map

Description : a map leading to a rumored motherlode of weirdstone, ripe for cleaving. 

Starting bid: 750 dinars

Item#11

Confraternity Alkari amulet

Description : an Amulet of the Glory of the Siroc's Hortator; a black talon encased in amber, of which it is said that all the furred and feathered creatures of air must make obeisance to the one who presents it with authority.

Starting bid : 900 dinars

Item #12

Spitfire 

Description: a weapon prototype shaped much like Durham's acid shooter only larger with a small oil wick at the front. Holds four flasks of oil and shoots a cone of fire: end 5' wide and 20' long, can fire twice before it needs to be reloaded. Weapons must be primed by its pumping mechanism and needs continuous pumping to achieve maximum range. Take two rounds to reload but this time could be shortened to one with some aid such as a utility belt or assistant from another pair of hands. 

Tags : Two-handed, reload (2 rounds) 

Damage : 2d8, all targets in range of the weapon must make saving throws against breath attacks. Successful saves take half damage, a failed save takes full damage. 

Disclaimer : the Ringing Anvil is not responsible for any injuries or destruction of property caused by Spitfire. Use at your own risk. 

Starting bid : 1500 dinars

Item#13

Map to the Lair of the Old Pale Worm

Description: a map of sections of the Weirding Caverns, purported to lead to location of the legendary serudla's lair and treasure hoard

Starting bid: 1500 dinars

Item#14

Zortrium estoc & parrying dagger

Description : a zortrium estoc sword recovered from the Sixth House and a matching parrying dagger made by the Ringing Anvil. The estoc has been rebalanced so that it can be wielded one- or two-handed.

A fencer's dream made real. When used together provides the following: +2 to hit, +1 to AC, 1d6+2 damage 

The estoc alone, two-handed, is at +1 to hit and 1d10 damage

Starting bid : 1500 dinars

Item#15

Obsidian feshenga and black serpent ring

Description: a multi-legged serpentine feshenga in miniature, cast in smoky obsidian glass, and enchanted so that it actually slithers about on its many legs. It remains loyal to the bearer of the ring

Starting bid: 3000 dinars

Item#16

Zortrium throne

Description : a masterfully crafted throne made of the legendary metal zortrium! Recovered by the Survivors and Durham during the cleansing of the Sixth House. 

Starting bid: 7500 dinars