[X] Plan: Sandwich for Three
-[X] Spend points on the Multiverse's Greatest Sandwich
--[X] 3 Points
Beelzebub: Won by the Glooms!
Unfunny Crystal Ball (voiced by special guest star Jay Leno): Won by Xanatos!
Multiverse's Greatest Sandwich: Won by Doofenshmirtz et al!
Your winnings will be delivered when the auction concludes.
You have 27 points remaining.
Round 2
Wailing Star
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA"
The next item is… screaming. Really loud.
"THE WAILING STAR-" Magica shouts over the din, "IS A NATURALLY OCCUR-" Someone finally slams a glass case over the object. "Oh thank badness. Ahem. Wailing Stars are a naturally occurring phenomenon on the… what was it, Simmering Keys? Whatever. They regularly fall to the earth and occasionally one of them survives the process. Possessing such incredible magical energy that it quite literally never stops screaming, this Wailing Star can supercharge almost any magical endeavor. Of course, there's also the teensy tiny issue of uncontrollable wild magic, which could, potentially, overload your spell almost as often as it helps. But what's life without a little risk?"
"Please don't buy that." Max says simply.
"It should be fine as long as you keep it in the case." Russ replies.
The case cracks.
"Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa"
"I really should have seen that coming."
DC 100 needed: 29+14+38+10+5+7=103
Success!
The warlock couple looks like they're vaguely interested in this item, though they seem unlikely to be able to afford it. Otherwise, you don't notice anything.
Mad Mojo Cookbook
You sit up straighter as the next item is brought out. A spellbook! Could it be the Encantus?
You're going to have to assume no from the cover art of a blackened palm tree dropping coconuts into a simmering cauldron filled with unidentifiable meat.
"This multi-purpose tome is the Mad Mojo Cookbook!" Magica declares. "An ambiguously authored documentation of the syncretized "Pacific Voodoo Ninjutsu" native to parts of the Pacific. Believe me, I was as surprised as you to find out this was a thing. And I know every discipline! Anyway, It's apparently an introductory guide to becoming a sorcerer/kahuna/bokor/onmyoudou capable of working elemental forces, channeling exotic spirits, or balancing one's inner self. Also contains a great recipe for pineapple gumbo."
"Interesting." Feldrake notes. "Weird, but interesting. And strangely familiar."
"I'm always on the search for weird." Janna agrees. "But I'm more of a crawfish sushi kinda gal."
Intrigue Check: Is anyone eyeing this item?
DC 100/140 needed: 87+14+38+10+5+7=161
There's a vague, general interest in the item. Beside you, you notice Xanatos studying the item critically. You doubt he'd be particularly put out if you managed to snag it, but it looks like he's at least considering the item simply because it likely contains spells he's never seen before.
Or possibly he likes the sound of the gumbo.
Ring of the Borgias
"Tell me." Magica asks. "Do you know the legend of the Borgias?"
Learning Check: Do you know the legend of the Borgias?
DC 90 needed: 73+38+18+10+7=146
Success!
"Weren't they that crazy evil medieval family that like, owned the Popes or something?"
"You're going to have to be more specific." Russ replies.
"Oh yeah, they had a miniseries." Vanessa nods. "They really liked poisoning people."
"Bah! Poisoning is so passe!" Magica cries, apparently overhearing you. "Few know that the dreaded Lucrecia Borgia was not only a murderess, but a sorceress as well! Oh, a lady after my own heart. This scarab ring has been cursed with a terrible spell, which Lucretia used to dispose of her unwanted lovers. It has something to do with wolves or something, but unfortunately I was unable to determine exactly what this spell does. You have to read the inscription out loud, and I was unable to find any... volunteers. Still, you won't need a volunteer if you put this to its proper use."
"Did she just advocate for murder in public?" Russ asks.
Janna smirks. "You haven't been to the Bazaar much, have you?"
Intrigue Check: Is anyone eyeing this item?
DC 100/110/120 needed: 66+14+38+10+5+7=140
Several people seem to be at least a bit interested. In particular, both the bowler-hat magus sitting next to Drake Stone and the red-haired woman a few rows back seem to like the sound of dog-related enemy disposal.
Scrolls of Jo-Lan
"Here we have something interesting." Magica gestures to the several scrolls resting on the podium behind her. "For those of you in the audience who are more physically inclined, the Scrolls of Jo-Lan may hold the secrets to achieving your true potential. Learn how to control your breathing, unleash a punch that can shatter steel, or release your energy in a tremendous blast of ki!"
"Huh." Janna comments. "I guess Ninja Magic does exist."
"No worries about morality based powers, this is equal-opportunity enlightenment. And the best part?" Magica asks the audience. "This power comes from within. If you're ever caught in the middle of an arcane ward or have your power sealed away by a tricky enemy, you can rest assured in knowing that you can bring your Jo-Lan techniques to bear against any possible foe! "Now, I realize that might seem hypocritical of a sorceress such as myself to advocate for something non-magical, but it never hurts to be prepared!"
Intrigue Check: Is anyone eyeing this item?
DC 100/110/120 needed: 71+14+38+10+5+7=145
Xanatos looks like he's mildly interested in the item, strangely enough. He probably wouldn't be too upset if you took a stab at it, but he's certainly displaying more interest than most of the other auctiongoers. The 'Drake Stone' fellow seems to take an interest too, but he's quickly shut down by what is clearly his superior. Pretty much every caster in the audience is dismissing this lot, especially the Brit in the bowler. He looks like he's had a few too many good meals to go in for this sort of thing, if you know what you're saying. Which you do. Because you're you.
Sword of Enlightenment
"Now I know what you're thinking. 'Oh Magica, why would I ever want such goody two shoes inner perfection sounding drivel in my weapon.' To which I would respond: watch and see!"
With a wave of the sword, a passing minotaur's cassette player powers down immediately.
"Awww." The centaur sighs.
"Is that a boombox?" Vanessa says in disbelief.
"Why would a centaur have a boombox?" Max asks.
"Why would anyone have a boombox?" Janna continues.
"Maybe it's magic!" You suggest.
"It's not." The minotaur replies morosely, before clopping away.
"With the Sword of Enlightenment, unlimited power can be yours to do with as you see fit!" Magica declares, before pointing the sword at Max. A beam of pink light springs from the weapon. Max yelps, but a moment later, his shorted phone turns back on. "Quite literally, depending on who you're willing to steal from."
"Now, some have reported some very minor feelings of megalomania and an overwhelming desire to conquer the world after prolonged exposure but hey, who hasn't tried to take over the world at least once?"
Intrigue Check: Is anyone eyeing this item?
DC 100/110/140 needed: 47+14+38+10+5+7=121
Both redheads from behind you seem to display some interest in the sword, but again the wizards and warlocks barely seem to notice the thing. You guess the whole melee-caster divide is more than just DDnMD mechanics.
Crystal Key
The next item takes the form of a crystalline key, colored the shade of the morning sky, just a touch too small to have been made for human hands.
"Tell me, have you ever dreamed of seeing the world?" Magica begins. "How about other worlds? The multiverse is a big place, and now you can experience it. Forget the arduous worthiness tests of other interdimensional travel solutions. This Key can transport you to literally any dimension in existence. An incredible artifact, made by genuine Flupp… okay, who wrote this? There is no way they're called tha- Flux Dogs! I'm calling them Flux Dogs. It's made by Flux Dogs. The only downside… eh? Oh, upside! The upside is that once you use it, you'll never be taken back to the same place twice! Need to get away from this planet, forever? This is your ticket. Just eh, be careful. The thing is fragile."
"Don't we know it." The two weird warlocks sitting behind you bemoan.
You sit up a bit straighter. The whole 'random' thing is an issue, but with this thingy, the Other-Dimension-Inator could go from a design document and the odd pontification to an actual reality! It would make it way, waaaaay easier to build. All you'd need to do is find a way to keep the portal open for a while, and if you can't figure that out, you'll eat someone else's hat.
You… you aren't wearing a hat right now.
Intrigue Check: Is anyone eyeing this item?
DC 100/110/140 needed: 73+14+38+10+5+7=147
This seems to be the item Xanatos mentioned earlier. He gives you a sidelong glance as if to confirm your thoughts on the matter. It seems like he thinks your technological flair could jury rig some proper use out of an item that for anyone else is just a one way ticket out of this universe. Other than Xanatos, Monty Hall perks up a little at the mention of the key. He seems to be playing second fiddle to the blonde guy though, so possibly he won't be able to bid anything crazy high. You wonder why he would be interested in a magical key that opens doors to randomly selected dimensions.
There will be a two hour moratorium on voting.
[ ] Plan
-[ ] Spend points on the Wailing Star
--[ ] How much? (Opening bid of 4 points)
-[ ] Spend points on the Mad Mojo Cookbook
--[ ] How much? (Opening bid of 4 points)
-[ ] Spend points on the Ring of the Borgias
--[ ] How much? (Opening bid of 4 points)
-[ ] Spend points on the Scrolls of Jo-Lan
--[ ] How much? (Opening bid of 4 points)
-[ ] Spend points on the Sword of Enlightenment
--[ ] How much? (Opening bid of 4 points)
-[ ] Spend points on the Crystal Key
--[ ] How much? (Opening bid of 4 points)
