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mercenary jobs #3 — open to all
Who: Anyone interested in taking some mercenary jobs via Aranea Highwind's offerings. This log is focused on Wyver and can be found on job boards across the city as well as personal handwaved texts.
What: Mercenary posting!
When: N/A
Where: N/A
Warning(s): Possible sex threads based off heat-event for this month. This was posted early for the holidays, btw. Happy Thanksgiving, etc!
What: Mercenary posting!
When: N/A
Where: N/A
Warning(s): Possible sex threads based off heat-event for this month. This was posted early for the holidays, btw. Happy Thanksgiving, etc!
Thank you for stopping by to check out this month's job postings for Highwind Hires — a freelance mercenary group!
JOB #1 — DOOR TO DOOR
With the abundance of new visitors, it seems there have been ample amounts of donations to the temple. Unfortunately, that is not enough. When you approach, you're stopped by a young woman named Igo who is requesting you help her: please pass out 100 pamphlets to refugees enlisting donations.
OUTCOMES:
- For all pamphlets passed out, the Shaman will pay you 100 Silver.
JOB #2 — DRAGON DERBY
In the West, you hear about this month's Wyver Derby, a small event where dragons are put to race on a track. It seems the fan favorite is Fangface but the newcomer Wingslash ranked high in their first few races. You're hired for body guard duty, keeping the peace and ensuring no riots occur. Enjoy drinks as you watch the show, try to bet for the right one.
OUTCOMES:
- Wingslash wins by a nose, so anyone who votes for that dragon will win double their bet.
- Those who bet on Fangface or any other participant will lose their bet.
JOB #3 — AFTERMATH
Tied to Job #2, the Derby went relatively smoothly... You're enjoying discounted drinks at the bar. It wasn't until you notice one of the ticketers cashing out a suspicious amount of extra money to a small group of people who very vocally complained about losing. As the small group leaves, you can either: report the ticketer or two, track them down.
OUTCOMES:
- If you simply report the ticketer, you'll be rewarded with an additional 125 Silver.
- If you track down the group, you'll find they're all in a small gambling ring, petty crooks that drank too much and most certainly had an inside connection. You must be ready for a fight — all 4 will attack you with fists and small pocket knives.
JOB #4 — VILE LITTLE THINGS
You were contracted directly from Aranea Highwind for a monster hunt. A Vileling that was once kept as a pet grew hostile in the past few weeks before finally escaping its owner in Old City and reeking havoc on pet-owners. Your job is to track it down before more pets are killed. Aranea instructed you to 'take care of it', but upon your journey, the Vileling owner (Bekins) has insisted you save it and bring it back to Murkhollow alive. Of course, they offer a good price.
OUTCOMES:
- Aranea is offering a flat 400 silver to wipe it out.
- You can lie or oppose Aranea's order, you which will gain negative CR from the mercenary leader. Bekins will reward you with 140 silver and you must find a way to return it to Murkhollow.
JOB #5 — RED NIGHT LIGHT
Bodyguard duty seems a bit more... mature tonight. With the week waning on and people acting on lust and emotions, there has been a bit more call for those looking to patrol the more savory areas of Wyver. You'll be paid a flat fee of 450 Silver for a night's worth of work.
There are three areas to watch over: a bordello, a herb shop, and a gang's rumored hide-out.
OUTCOMES:
- If you choose the bordello, you will find yourself playing body guard for one of the establishment's ... best worker and favorite client. You can peek in on the woman and her partner at the risk of being caught or you can escort them out afterwards. The woman offers a tip of 100 Silver and also the chance to have drinks with her...
- If you choose the herb shop, you will find yourself sensitive to the mix of aromas. A contact high ensures your inhibitions are loosened and with the lust in the air? Who knows what that means...
- If you choose the gang's rumored hideout, you will find illegal tusk and scale trading. You'll have to contend with 4 possible gang members all armed with weapons. Fight them or flee to report, you'll earn an additional 150 Silver.
Have fun! If you have any questions, feel free to PM me! These are all loosely based on your choices, so feel free to go wild with them. The outcomes only are indication of what the jobs would offer. If you're interested in having your character offer a job in the future, please let me know!
Aranea Highwind will ICly be contacting characters and offering them jobs based off the assumption she will receive 30% of the cut.
With the abundance of new visitors, it seems there have been ample amounts of donations to the temple. Unfortunately, that is not enough. When you approach, you're stopped by a young woman named Igo who is requesting you help her: please pass out 100 pamphlets to refugees enlisting donations.
OUTCOMES:
- For all pamphlets passed out, the Shaman will pay you 100 Silver.
In the West, you hear about this month's Wyver Derby, a small event where dragons are put to race on a track. It seems the fan favorite is Fangface but the newcomer Wingslash ranked high in their first few races. You're hired for body guard duty, keeping the peace and ensuring no riots occur. Enjoy drinks as you watch the show, try to bet for the right one.
OUTCOMES:
- Wingslash wins by a nose, so anyone who votes for that dragon will win double their bet.
- Those who bet on Fangface or any other participant will lose their bet.
Tied to Job #2, the Derby went relatively smoothly... You're enjoying discounted drinks at the bar. It wasn't until you notice one of the ticketers cashing out a suspicious amount of extra money to a small group of people who very vocally complained about losing. As the small group leaves, you can either: report the ticketer or two, track them down.
OUTCOMES:
- If you simply report the ticketer, you'll be rewarded with an additional 125 Silver.
- If you track down the group, you'll find they're all in a small gambling ring, petty crooks that drank too much and most certainly had an inside connection. You must be ready for a fight — all 4 will attack you with fists and small pocket knives.
You were contracted directly from Aranea Highwind for a monster hunt. A Vileling that was once kept as a pet grew hostile in the past few weeks before finally escaping its owner in Old City and reeking havoc on pet-owners. Your job is to track it down before more pets are killed. Aranea instructed you to 'take care of it', but upon your journey, the Vileling owner (Bekins) has insisted you save it and bring it back to Murkhollow alive. Of course, they offer a good price.
OUTCOMES:
- Aranea is offering a flat 400 silver to wipe it out.
- You can lie or oppose Aranea's order, you which will gain negative CR from the mercenary leader. Bekins will reward you with 140 silver and you must find a way to return it to Murkhollow.
Bodyguard duty seems a bit more... mature tonight. With the week waning on and people acting on lust and emotions, there has been a bit more call for those looking to patrol the more savory areas of Wyver. You'll be paid a flat fee of 450 Silver for a night's worth of work.
There are three areas to watch over: a bordello, a herb shop, and a gang's rumored hide-out.
OUTCOMES:
- If you choose the bordello, you will find yourself playing body guard for one of the establishment's ... best worker and favorite client. You can peek in on the woman and her partner at the risk of being caught or you can escort them out afterwards. The woman offers a tip of 100 Silver and also the chance to have drinks with her...
- If you choose the herb shop, you will find yourself sensitive to the mix of aromas. A contact high ensures your inhibitions are loosened and with the lust in the air? Who knows what that means...
- If you choose the gang's rumored hideout, you will find illegal tusk and scale trading. You'll have to contend with 4 possible gang members all armed with weapons. Fight them or flee to report, you'll earn an additional 150 Silver.
Have fun! If you have any questions, feel free to PM me! These are all loosely based on your choices, so feel free to go wild with them. The outcomes only are indication of what the jobs would offer. If you're interested in having your character offer a job in the future, please let me know!
Dio | OPEN
Are you gonna take a fucking pamphlet or do I have to shove it down your goddamn throat?
[Truly, a remarkable and persuasive way to go about handing out the pamphlets he was given. Actually, what's more remarkable is that Dio agreed to this job in the first place and did it with a smile. It's easy money. He just has to hand them out, and whatever happens to them happens to them. Who gives a shit if they end up in the trash? Hell, maybe if this takes too much time out of his day he'll just dump them himself and lie about it. Who's gonna know? In the end, it's not like he thinks that anyone's actually going to donate to the temple. People are scumbags that way--always shirking off good deeds because someone else with a bigger heart'll take care of it for them. Whatever. It's no skin off Dio's back.]
What're you waiting for? These are some easy fucking karma points right here!
WILDCARD
[ooc: if you want to play out another one of the prompts, hit me up at
door to door
looks at dio
looks at the pamphlet again
actually, this seems sort of familiar. Didn't she see something like this on a job board...? She eyes Dio for a moment or two, then tucks the pamphlet into her pocket.]
So, how much are they paying you for this, again?
no subject
[Wait for it, he's tapping his chin before pointing at her.]
None of your goddamn business, if I'm remembering correctly.
[It's rude to ask people how much money they're making????]
no subject
Oh, my apologies. I was simply curious.
[you know, about just how much - or how little - they had to offer him to get him to do something like this]
no subject
Much more than the job probably needs to be, I'll tell you that much.
[100 silver isn't a fortune, exactly, but it ain't chump change neither.]
These folks sure pay a lot for expecting the good will of the people to get them places.
no subject
[100 silver isn't going to make or break anyone's fortune by any means, but -]
If they're so strapped for cash that they're soliciting donations, can they even afford to pay you?
no subject
I better fucking get paid, I'll tell you what. As much as I like wracking up gentle points, this guy's gotta eat.
[Dio frowns more. Does he ever not frown?]
If their religion doesn't even have enough followers free to spread the word of their God can't say I'd put much stock in it.
[Ouch. Someone has Religious Opinions.]
no subject
[God, he's weird.
But, wait.]
You mean to say that you won't be able to eat if they won't pay you...?
[That's a problem. She can't in good conscience let this guy go hungry, but it's not like she's made of money herself...]
Do you have food for tonight, at least?
no subject
Tonight? Yeah, yeah...I'm fine. You know, taking it one day at a time and all that.
[He looks a bit awkward, adjusting his top hat and avoiding her eyes.]
I'm not some kinda charity case just cause I don't have a full-time job.
[Help him he's not good at labor. :( ]
no subject
Well, if you say so...
[Her voice trails off.]
In the event that you can't, I've met some people who are willing to cook for you if you bring them the ingredients they need. You may be able to hunt or forage for your meals without having to pay a penny, so long as you bring enough back for two.
[But can he hunt? Eh, he's an adult. He can figure it out probably.]
no subject
I'm starting to feel a bit like a caveman over here...guess this is my cue to look for a real job instead of relying on these gigs that pop up.
[But...well, she's trying.]
I'll keep that in mind, anyway. Who should I be talking to?
[Better question: which unfortunate souls are Haru putting on Dio's radar?]
no subject
Some of the people who have lived here all along. They seem to respect people who are tough enough to procure their own ingredients, so...
[Maybe they'll think you're cool, Dio.]
Of course, a stable job would be much more secure, but... that's easier said than done, I think.
no subject
Fuck, maybe I'll hit up the temple. They're clearly lacking for workers and willing to pay out the ass for help.
[Dio finding a job at the temple: the origin story.]
tmw i hunt down every single thread i haven't replied to rip
[She has to wonder who will hire him with a mouth like that, but maybe if he works at a temple he'll... calm down a little.]
It certainly couldn't hurt.