After he said those words, I got it my first quest. I'm not really trying to get quests, but it is a happy surprise nonetheless.
Yes | No
I click yes and tell him "Of course I will help a friend out, see you later Jim"
I used [Friendly Smile] when I said it, and I got another surprising prompt.
And what was more surprising was the second screen?
These bonuses are great! I am pretty much able to become friends, or whatever, with anyone no matter what; a poor person, a king, a head priest, or a heretic, which is great!
After Jim left me, I walked towards the center of the central, which had over a thousand people walking around, most of which seemed like merchants or townspeople, with a few guards here and there, as well as a few players running around or buying something.
I walked towards a fountain, not the biggest or central one, just a nice side one. On the fountain there was a man standing on a pile of coins with a plack in front reading: "Here stands the god of luck and greed -Leftin", a perfect god for me to work with. I toss a silver in the fountain, and put my box, with the sign on, down, put another smaller box behind it, and another in front. These boxes I got for free from Jim. I sat on the box In the back and took out the 3 cups, which were perhaps more like half coconut bowls or something.
Now that I think about, it how did Jim have all this? Huh, oh well, I will ask him later.
After I put the cups down, I took out the small stone and inspected it with scrutiny, using the skill everyone has, but which can be upgraded to a better skill later on, or with enough use of it.
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When I looked at it, it seemed similar to a piece of jade that you could find in the real world, but, it was a darker blue and without any rough spots. When I used the skill this came up.
"Wow, a soul bound item this early in the game". I almost shout, quickly looking around to make sure no one heard me. Some people looked at me, but none were players. Good.
This stone will be a great use of me and my new betting spot.
I set the stone in front of the cup in the middle and it begins.
But before I can do anything I get a few prompts once more.
Oh, my god, these are really good bonuses, and I'm an owner now, sweet! I also learned about a circle. I will have to ask someone, or perhaps Jim when I go see him, about it.
Then I inspect the stone and my new cup game.
After looking at the item and table, I hear in a deep gruff voice. "Hey you, what the hell are you doing?".
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Name : Nicholas Flamel
Level : 0
Race : Loterous
Title : Owner {Equipped}
Strength : 5
Vitality : 4
Intellect : 4
Wisdom : 4
Charisma : 5
Dexterity : 4
Agility : 4
Luck : 6(+1)
Active Skills : Poker face, Quickdraw, Barter/Bargain
Passive Skills : Friendly smile
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