Downtime - 19th to 25th Uktar

Storn
Action(s): Storn knows the coming battles in the Arena will require all his might plus the strength of a Giant. Storn seeks out a Belt of Giant Strength. After talking to his Father and Hilmer he figures he has acquired enough wealth to buy the item. After he acquires the Belt of Giant Strength Storn plans on spending the remaining days working at the Halls of Hilmer with his Father Armand until the 25th. Stron gives Armand a 'stornium' Dwarven WarAxe. Armand appreciates the gift and says he will study it in his spar time.
Summary: It takes a couple days but Storn finds the Belt of Giant Strength (+4). His search begins with Hilmer and his father Armand, unfortunately Hilmer has no such item, but he refers Storn to the Metal House of Wonders (Location D3). Here they have no such item either. After facing the possibility that he might have to venture into Skullport to find the item which would take a day or two to reach, Tarquin refers Storn to the Thayan Embassy (Location C70). As Storn approaches the place, a feeling of 'arcane evil red dread' washes over Storn. This place would give even the stoutest dwarf the chills. At least there are no worms. After being greeted or better "received" by two creepy and evil looking Red Wizards, Storn is escorted to the Shop of Wondrous Mysteries (within the Embassy). They have the item and curiously they sell it to Storn for 16,000gp (no mark-up). The shopkeeper Snargul the Red (male human Mulan Wizard-high level) propositions Storn to return with his magical wares in the future if they are looking to sell them. When Storn returns to his Father at the Halls of Hilmer he gives him a 'stornium' Dwarven WarAxe. Armand appreciates the gift and says he will study it in his spar time. He reminds Storn that since he has only begun working there a few days earlier it is a bit too early to start working up his own items and creating his own business...He estimates he will have to save 3,500gp to open his own small shop or better 5,000 gp to properly equip the shop.
Contact(s): Snargul the Red (Thayan Embassy C70), not exactly friendly.
Time Expended: 6 days
Injury/Death: NA
Pay/Treasure/Debt: Pay DM 16,000gp, give up one 'stornium' Dwarven WarAxe.
XP Gained: 150 XP

Tyree
Action(s): 1) Tyree will search for his friend the female Ranger to seek information about the Bear Warrior fighting in the Champions' Belt Tournament. 2)Tyree will work on his reading skills. 3) Tyree will seek a library for research about the Feint of Honor and the stand of Illiphar and perhaps his new armor.
Summary: 1) As Tyree cannot recall the name of his Ranger friend this becomes problematic in locating her. Tyree gives up after a day finding her. However, a trip to the Fields of Triumph will result in Tyree seeing some children play acting a mock duel between gladiators and a double sized 'Bear Warrior'. After talking with the Children they tell Tyree that the 'Bear Warrior' hails from distant Cormanthor itself and he is said to have the strength of a mighty Grizzled Brown Bear and that his eyes turn blood red when he snaps into his rage. They say he goes by the name Gozul the Brown and is a mighty Uthgardt Illuskan that is said to wield claw weapons. 2) Learning to read and write takes time, the kind of time Tyree does not have. He does however acquire a learning book and begins to look at the symbols in the book. It will take 2 skill points and two 10-days of downtime to gain read and write with this book and instruction (instruction can be from a another PC willing to dedicate 2 Time Periods a day for two 10-days). 3) Research about the Feint of Honor. Tyree is directed by Tarquin to the Font of Knowledge (Location C4). He of course is not allowed entrance but he hires a sage at "The Market" which is a bustling market place directly in front of the location. Here Sages with memberships sell their skills and access to those seeking knowledge. Tyree shows one such young sage Nathan Abercackle (male human Chondathan, Expert 3) the armor and asks him to research the event and the armor. Nathan agrees but says it may take some time. He asks for and receives 200gp for two time periods of research necessary. After Nathan returns Tyree is provided information (see player handout).
Contact(s): Nathan Abercackle (male human Chondathan, Expert 3)
Time Expended: 6 days
Injury/Death: NA
Pay/Treasure/Debt: pay the DM 220gp (200 research and 20 for the book).
XP Gained: 150XP

Melenvagor
Action(s): Copies spells from Alobron into Melenvagor's Spell book.
Summary: Melenvagor spends his time researching and copying spells from Alobron into his spell book. He copies Fly, Ray of Stupidity, Mirror Image, and True Strike. It cost 800gp and takes some time. Of peculiar note is that in Alobron's Spell book pressed in between some pages is a dose of Kalamanthus Root. This root is considered by some to have spiritual hallucinogenic properties, but in most civilized societies like Waterdeep it is illegal.
Contact(s): Alobron (half-orc, Fighter/Caster)
Time Expended: 6 days
Injury/Death: NA
Pay/Treasure/Debt: Pay DM 800gp.
XP Gained: 150 XP