20 Hunters Buzzare part 3 (2/2)
Desmond thought that these people were very useful they kept telling him all kinds of things he needed to know for free. It was all general knowledge but it was still things he did not know so he thought about making the most out of their kindness.
”I remember you were reading a scroll when I first walked in. I happen to have a few scrolls given to me for my protection but he forgot to tell me what any of them did so I can't use any of them until I know their effects can you please identify them for me”. I then go into my bag and takeout 5 rolled up scrolls and hand them to him.
He proceeded to unfurl the scroll place it on the table and turn it towards me while placing his finger on the top right corner. ”You see these words up here it's modern Frazik, not ancient Frazik like how most spells are written or spoken in so you should be able to tell what the scrolls are yourself this one says, Earth Spike surge.
It creates a wave of earth spikes en every direction from the ground in any location you want within 30 feet that shoots up and stabs your enemy.
You also have one that says magic needles a lower level spell compared to magic missiles, acid splash, low-grade invisibility, and firestorm, that one's not actually half bad. Except for firestorm which is an advanced apprentice spell the rest are at an intermediate apprentice grade.
Activation requires no magic there are three ways to activate the scroll even tear it up, speak to spell name, or read the incantation. just so you know no one does the last one it takes too much time”. He told me what all the scroll's effects did and their effective range.
He then handed me back all my scrolls I put them away and right after that his wife seraphine walked up to me with a pile of books wrapped up in hand. ” Your Introduction into magic book set is there anything else you need”. She had a sweet smile on her face as she asked me that.
I looked at the books she brought me the were not that thick as I had expected that's when I noticed this book set did not come with some important ones that he needed to know about magic.
”Yes, this book set doesn't seem to come with a book on how to read ancient Frazik, or how to read runes. There is also no book on how to make a magic circle, cast spells or a book about magical plants or creatures”.
”Those books are not included in the public book set. A book on how to read ancient Frazik is only 10 magic crystals, the book on how to read runes is 30 magic crystals, the book on the basics of creating a magic circle is 40 magic crystals, the book of magical plants and creatures depending on the one you want around 20 magic crystals. spellbooks we are not allowed to sell anything beyond Beginner Apprentice Grade and depending on the kind of spellbook you want it'll be between 20 and 100 magic crystals each”.
I still did not know the value if magic crystals but if I treat every magic crystal I see like 100 dollar bills than I start to get a sense of how expensive everything is.
”I want the book on how to read ancient Frazik, ancient runes and one book with the most information about magical plants and creatures. I would also like a book about the history of Theotera and a map of the world, a map of the clover forest and a map of the city”. I've been lost and stupidly walking around for far too long I really need those maps.
”We don't have a map of Theotera but we do have a book with a map in it for 3 magic crystals. Those 2 other maps are only 200 drachma (or 2 Gold Mines). Will that be everything you wish to purchase”. She said with a smile.
”Yes, that's all I would like to buy today. I may not know the true value magic crystals I can still feel the sting in my pocket. My piecing together everything I know about prices in this world currently it's no wonder that guard said Magi apprentices are broke. She started to walk off to grab my books when I suddenly stopped her.
”Wait a moment, please I am a bit lost currently can you direct me toward the underground” I have been searching all around for where I lived yet no memories are surfacing so either I'm missing an obvious clue or this man used to live somewhere in that place they call the underground.
”Sure I can help you, see we're currently on the intersection between District D and C called morning road. If you want to reach the trains heading Underground you'll have to go towards the tall Bell Tower in the distance. You'll see it if you just look up the bell towers signifies the train depot in this area”. She quickly answered my question before promptly leaving grabbing my books and handing them to me.
”That all comes out to 68 magic crystals and 200 drachma (or 2 Gold Mines) your change is 31 magic crystals and 19 and 3/4's of mage stones and since mortal money does not transfer well with the money magi use you have the option of 99 Attic talent's and 98 gold mine or you could buy more books”. The lady was a splendid sale man as she told me this.
So, magi don't accept those bills I keep seeing as payment ”can In open a tab here and put that money in it I plan on coming back there are still more books I need to buy. Just give me 800 Drachma (8 gold mine).” Carrying all those bills in my picket would be annoying anyway. Magic Crystals are apparently a better form of payment anyways.
”Of course you can, may I have your name please”
”My name is Desmond Gillies” She had taken my name down and hands me my money in a leather pouch. The magic crystals were the length and width of my finger making them annoying to carry. They were light blue and looked like they had a rainbow inside of them. The drachma was in paper form like dollar bills just yellow and had pictures of mages on them. They ranged from they came in the form of 1, 10, 20, 50, and 100 bills.
They're even able to put pictures of themselves on their money magi really are full of themselves I can't wait to become one.
After that, I leave the store with all my books in tow heading toward that train depot to find my home while looking towards a bright future.