Making his way across the plaza weaving between the people and vendor stalls Rick tried to take it all in. The local vendors had a little of everything for sale on their tables from trash to treasures. Quickly scanning the items displayed on the tables he passed by Rick came across a farmer with a large display of produce for sale. He decided to stop and buy a couple large baskets of mixed variety vegetables a few big bags of flour and small bags of each planting seed he had for sale.
Once I leave this town I will need to train my cooking skill. These vegetables and flour will help out in the wilderness.
One of the perks of having an inventory is that nothing would decay in it. If he left food in there for a year when he brought it back out it would still be fresh. The game is designed to freeze any decay timers until the item is then again removed.
Once again hurrying on after his purchase to quickly find the Cartography Guild fearing he would not get back to the Vardon's tailor shop before closing. He really wanted to get that new outfit and change out of his toga.
Once I get out of this thing I won't feel like the whole city is looking at me.
Eventually finding his way through the plaza he came to the outer building and discovered his destination.
This must be the place a large two-story wood building with a wood banner sign above the double entry doors read Cartography Guild with what must be a guild logo between the two words. Climbing the steps he entered the hall into what reminded him of a doctor's reception area. An overweight, balding man sat behind a large desk near the back of the room busily sorting stacks of scrolls into labeled bins.
My entrance had caught his attention looking up from his task he waved me over to his desk.
"Hello, sir my name is Cedric I was informed that I may purchase a cartography pen and blank map scrolls from your store." [Rick]
"Yes, yes head down that hall right there he pointed to a doorway. That will lead you directly into our public store and you can pay the clerk in there" He told Rick impatient to return to his work.
Rick nodded to him and started straight down the hallway to the store not wasting any time. He informed the clerk of what he wanted and also seen a few other tools that caught his eye. He proceeded to buy the compass, the sextant, ruler, protractor and a bronze collapsable spyglass as well as the cartography pen and a crate of blank scrolls. Placing all the new tools into his inventory Rick pressed on to pick up the finished outfit.
Finally returning to Tailor shop he walked right to the back scanning the shop for Vardon. Finding him at his workstation working on the formal outfit, having apparently completed the first one already.
Vardon handed Rick the completed outfit to examine and try on. Vardon then told him he wished to make a final check that all his measurements worked out once he put it on.
Rick put the outfit in his inventory clicked on it and then equipped it along with the green boots bought to match it.His toga and sandals instantly replaced with the new clothing.
Vardon looked ready to say something when he saw the outfit vanish, then when it materialized replacing the toga his jaw dropped. Rick laughed to himself seeing the stiff and proper Vardon make such a shocked face.
"Sorry about that Vardon I should have warned you, that is a little trick we [Chosen] can use. It is not necessary for us to dress and undress just think of it like a magic spell of sorts we can use"
"I see sir quite handy indeed, now allow me to look over everything." Regaining his composure he began his inspection until satisfied all was in order.
The outfit was made of a thick comfortable material. The seams appear to have all been triple stitched by hand and adorned with a tasteful pattern embossed leather reinforcing the elbows, knees, and shoulders.
It fit him like a well-tailored suit emphasizing his character's powerful looking build.
This looks like a hunting outfit some noble would wear sitting around his hunting lodge in the woods.
"Very impressive Vardon It fits me perfectly and is easy to move in, the craftsmanship in outstanding. I have no experience with sewing and I can even tell it was made to stand up to anything." [Rick]
"Thank you, my shop over the years began to cater to nobles and people of wealth. All of the tailored outfits I create are made from the best materials and craftsmanship. I take pride in my creations and only release high-grade clothing." [Vardon]
"I will keep that in mind for future needs and also will be by later tomorrow to claim the formal wear if that is fine."
Vardon assured me that he had already begun working on it and he would have it ready for pick up.
Noticing the sun low in the sky, from the orange rays streaming in through the front windows He left Vardon's circling around the corner looking for the Inn Jessica divulged to him.
Recalling the name he thought it a little strange for an Inn.
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The Pretty Kitty, will it be all pink with cats everywhere?
I know this isn't like older PC games that had game developers think up the names of locations. The NPCs are running this world with little developer interference.
From what I remember reading that the NPCs are all somehow working off a shared AI on a huge server. They might not be advanced as Faith but that doesn't mean they are easy to tell apart from a real person. If you think about it being AI then they really are real people just without an organic body.
Hearing cheerful chatter from ahead spilling out from an open door into the street drew him out of such thoughts.
Stopping to scrutinize the building that had drawn his attention it was quite exquisite.
A well-designed building with ornate woodworkings around the windows and doors. With what appeared to be hand carved flower boxes with colorful flowers hung below shuttered windows. It was painted in soft colors reminding him of Caribbean style homes. A stylish wrought iron hanger next to the door hung a sign with graceful letters reading "The Pretty Kitty."
Standing at the entrance of the Inns main room he thought it resembled a restaurant with tables and chairs neatly spaced apart in the center and booths along the walls. A majestic looking bar stretch across the back with high back cushion stools neatly lined along it.
Busy looking waitresses wearing stylish uniforms sleekly moved between the customers with bright smiles. A decent number of people neatly dressed sat eating meals while some festively drank at the back bar.
Stationed near the door behind a lectern greeting customers as they entered was a woman in a red silk oriental style dress slit up to her hips. She looked to be in her mid-30s and very alluring with long pink hair and green colored eyes. She wore on top of her head a pair of cat ears that matched her hair.
No wait those ears they just moved! This is a nekomimi (cat race) here in the human town!
For some reason, he envisioned the old RPG battle menu for an instant and just shook his head and laughed at himself.
A Catgirl draws near!
command?
FIGHT >> CATCH RUN SPELL
The catgirl then stepped out from the behind lectern to escort a couple to a nearby booth displaying a long white fur tail with a red ribbon tied near the end which swayed with her hips as she walked along.
Now I know how the inn got the name. I have to admit it, that is one Pretty Kitty...
While waiting his turn Rick looked around the well-decorated room, being well lit with tasteful painting on the walls. The floor made of hardwood had an almost mirror polish to it.
"Welcome to the Pretty Kitty I'm the owner, my name is Mia" A voice that seemed to purr was heard right beside him.
Rick slightly jumped at the sudden voice. I never even noticed her approach talk about being light on your feet, is she a damn ninja cat! Alarm bells went off in his head.
Rick's military training told him this catgirl was much more than a dazzling face.
Quickly recovering Rick turned to face her as she watched him with an amused smile.
"Hello, I'm Cedric nice to meet you, Mia. I was in the General store earlier today and your lovely friend Jessica recommended your inn to me if I needed a place to stay."
Mia chuckled giving him a knowing look asking "Jessica sent you over I can see why.
"I have standard rooms with a single bed and I also have a suite with a royal bed and attached bathroom."
"The standard room is 5 silver a day and the suite is 25 silver a day" [Mia]
The suite would be expensive long term but I don't plan on being around town long. Might as well live it up for a few days before I leave town for good. [Rick]
"I will take the suite for a one week for now"
"Excellent choice then please follow me to the check in counter and I will get your room key right away for you" [Mia]
Rick followed Mia and paid her in advance for his room and took the key from her. Mia also informed him that the suite had a dining table so he had the option to have a meal delivered if he so wished. Mia told him the room number and that it was located on the third floor. He thanked her and headed upstairs to his room to check it out and relax for a bit.
Reaching his room he unlocked the door. Then walked into a luxurious room that was larger than he expected. A red draped canopy bed large enough that four people could sleep comfortable was placed between to double doors that opened up to a small balcony with a view of the city.
One side of the room had a dark wood red upholstered victorian style love seat. The other side of the room opposite the loveseat was a red cherry wood captain's desk with a high back chair matching the loveseat. Covering the floor red plush area rugs covered the walkways around the furniture.
The bathroom had a sink toilet and bathtub but no running water. The toilet was basically a long chute that went to the ground floor where some unlucky person got to shovel out. The sink and bath needed to have water poured from water storage containers into them for use.
After investigating the room Rick removed his boots by the door and went to lay on the enormous bed and think of all he wanted to do tomorrow.
I still need to find an armor shop also maybe check out a weapons shop and start studying at the library. Thinking now of books I haven't seen any spell books yet. There must be a mage guild or bookstore that sells them.
I will wait till later to use that cartography skill also, I only have 50 mana and that is how much it cost to use. I figure if I use all my mana at once it will make me feel weakened or knock me right out till it recovers some.
I guess I'll just relax for now and head down in half hour to grab a meal and top off my satiety level.
The room began to grow dark after some time. Rick got up brought out his firestarter to test it out and light the candles around the room. The firestarter had a small red glowing enchantment glyph and when he put his thumb over it a small flame ignited out the top.
This reminds me of a lighter but even easier to use.
The room now took on a cozy feeling illuminated in the candle light. Looking around satisfied he put his boots back on shut and locked behind him.