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Post by Daphne on Jan 2, 2008 14:22:34 GMT -5
Animals
Horse ~ 60 coins Cow ~ 60 coins Calf ~ 40 coins Sheep ~ 35 coins Lamb ~ 30 coins Goat ~ 30 coins Rabbit ~ 20 coins Dog ~ 20 coins Cat ~ 30 coins Mouse ~ 5 coins Rat ~ 8 coins Snake ~ 15 coins Hawk ~ 30 coins Eagle ~ 35 coins Fish ~ 10 coins
Additions to Animals
Headstall for horses ~ 20 coins Reins for horses ~ 15 coins Reins for cows ~ 15 coins Saddle for horses ~ 30 coins Saddle blanket for horses ~ 10 coins Cage for mice/rats ~ 18 coins Cage for hawks/eagles ~ 20 coins
Armoury
Super-light armoury (leather helmet, leather breast plates, leather shoulder plates) ~ 20 coins each Light armoury (light helmet, light breast plates, light shoulder plates, light back plates, light limb plates, light chainmail) ~ 25 coins each Heavy armoury ~ 30 coins each Light horse armory (light chainmail, light leather protection for all vital body parts) ~ 30 coins each
Weaponry
Knife ~ 10 coins Dagger ~ 15 coins Short Sword ~ 30 coins Long Sword, one handed ~ 40 coins Long Sword, two handed ~ 50 coins Spear ~ 20 coins Shortbow ~ 15 coins Longbow ~ 20 coins Arrow ~ 2 coins each Arrow with a barb ~ 4 coins each Quiver ~ 10 coins Crossbow ~ 25 coins Crossbow arrows ~ 5 coins each
Plants and Food
Local herbs of any kind ~ 5 coins a bunch Imported herbs ~ 15 coins a bunch Corn ~ 3 coins per bag of whatever kind Apple ~ 2 coins Pear ~ 2 coins Grapes ~ 3 coins Melons ~ 4 coins Citron fruit ~ 2 coins Wine plant ~ 2 coins Salad ~ 3 coins Rice ~ 5 coins Bread ~ 4 coins Potatoe ~ 3 coins Tomatoe ~ 3 coins Onion ~ 2 coins Garlic ~ 2 coins Bottle of local wine ~ 5 coins Jug of milk ~ 4 coins
Pottery
Jug ~ 5 coins Vase ~ 10 coins Decorated Vase ~ 20 coins Pot ~ 7 coins Small pot ~ 5 coins Large pot ~ 10 coins
Slave Market
Slave Boy ~ 50 coins Slave Girl ~ 40 coins Slave Man ~ 150 coins Slave Woman ~ 130 coins
Clothing
Cheap Fabric ~ 10 coins Delicate Fabric ~ 20 coins Light Dress ~ 15 coins Gown ~ 30 coins Light Skirt ~ 10 coins Long Skirt ~ 15 coins Light Top ~ 5 coins Long Coat ~ 20 coins Long fur Cloak ~ 40 coins Sandals ~ 10 coins
Others
Whip ~ 2 coins Chain ~ 3 coins Rope ~ 1 coin Candle ~ 3 coins Lantern ~ 5 coins Wooden Plank ~ 4 coins 10 Nails ~ 1 coin
Imported Egyptian animals, artefacts and food
Elephant ~ 200 coins Lion ~ 130 coins Elephant armoury ~ 100 coins Bag of Figs ~ 5 coins Bag of Pomegranats ~ 5 coins Melon ~ 4 coins Bottle of Wine ~ 9 coins Egyptian Slave Boy ~ 90 Egyptian Slave Girl ~ 90 Egyptian Slave Woman ~ 100 Egyptian Slave man ~ 110
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Stratos
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Post by Stratos on Jan 5, 2008 16:35:18 GMT -5
As Stratos had left his home, to journey threw the market of Athens he wished to buy himself a slave. Not much money had he left from the things of old he had bought, but still some left that he now was to spend. Early the afternoon he found himself traveling threw the market, between great shops as food stores, armor stores and more he finally arrived the store he had been looking for. Curiously he scanned the area, as many slaves was seen around. Young children, females like any beautiful woman and strong men was often given by a good price. However with the money he had, he called out for the shopkeeper as he found someone to buy."I would like to buy that slave girl, she seems useful enough."He said, pointing toward her as he stood not far away.
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Post by Daphne on Jan 5, 2008 17:22:28 GMT -5
Daphne, a personal servant and 3 guards, her husband would not let her leave the palace without guards, was walking along, around the Market. According to the new alliance with Egypt, which lay only a few days back now, she wished to buy one or two bags of figs. The southern, more eastern food and fruit had always fascinated her, and especially the odour and the sweet taste of figs, and now that the trade market has been opened, she would be able to get such fruits more easily and most of all, cheaper.
The newly opened market with Egyptian goods was not far away from the slave market, and she crossed some of the bidders and sellers there, until her eye met her husband's messenger for other countries, Stratos. She lightly went over to him, he just was standing with one of the slave traders, and probably just was haggling over prices, but still she interferred and spoke. "Stratos, is that you? What kind of slaves are you buying?
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Stratos
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Post by Stratos on Jan 5, 2008 18:50:06 GMT -5
As the slave girl was bought by his money, he sonly got the eye on the queen, which elegantly approached the market with her servants and guards. The sight of her amazed him cause she was not just the wife of the king, but also a very beautiful woman. As she noticed where he stood and called out to him, he answered with a happy smile, bowing as she came over."Greetings my queen, I am buying a simple slave girl my lady. I need some more servants at home, as I mostly am gone at work."
As that was said he stood up straight, looking at her as he waited for her to speak. The slave he had boughed was just given to him, but standing silent behind him under watch by the shopkeeper. It was a fine slave girl he had boughed for his remaining money, she was founded somewhere in Greece after the war, but taken in custody by the Athenians as she now had been sold to serve Stratos at home.
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Post by Daphne on Jan 5, 2008 21:08:46 GMT -5
"Really? I am relieved to hear that you are kept so busy... well, the way I mean it is that you are so well payed then, to afford another slave girl." Daphne spoke, almost talking herself in a twirl. But to distract from it, she quickly continued speaking "So, have you found a girl yet? What should she be able to do?" she told, trying to help Stratos as she had time.
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Stratos
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Post by Stratos on Jan 5, 2008 22:00:23 GMT -5
"Indeed, you pay me well my queen."He said with a slight smile, bowing slightly again as he did not want to be rude in her presence. She was a fine woman indeed, clever and smart she were too, although already taken by the Athenian king she was. However from the first moment he had meet her, he had been in love. For years he had tried to hide it, but still his feelings kept burning for her. Curiously he listened careful to what she spoke, cause like a voice filled with love it clanged in his ears."Actually yes, my lady. I have found a fitting slave girl, as I am often on travels I need someone at home, but also some to keep me in company."He answered nicely, not wanting to worry the queen with the lonely life he had.
The slave girl he just had boughed, still stood behind him but silent. Roughly she had been treated in the past of her life, but now as he had boughed her he would at least give her more freedom then before. Stratos was a kind man, who often boughed slaves to set them free cause of several reasons. Mostly he lived in sorrow, but therefore boughed females so they one day could please him before setting them free as thanks for their deeds. Still just a simple messenger he were, but payed richly for his work that he spended so often on company.
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Post by Daphne on Jan 6, 2008 8:52:22 GMT -5
With Stratos speaking more about the slave girl he just had bought, she grew more interested in her and scanned her carefully, with patient and kind eyes, not to worry her. "She is a nice young lass, she seems like a good, loyal workcraft to me. A good catch, Stratos." She spoke, not realising the loving tone in his voice, or not wanting to notice it. "I am sure she would be able to do both, care for your household in your abscence as well as keeping you in company, surely not bored." She spoke.
With a short glance around at the surrounding market, Daphne spoke on. "I came here to buy a few figs. Will you accompany me around the market, it's not far." She asked him, hoping he would now have time, not long but roughly a few minutes. She liked Stratos, he was a nice man to speak with. Although he was not of highest rank, he was well payed and well educated, an enjoyable company.
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Stratos
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Post by Stratos on Jan 6, 2008 11:29:45 GMT -5
"Yes, my lady. I am sure she will serve me well, indeed. However if you wish for me to follow then I shall, it would be me an honor to show the queen around."Stratos spoke proudly, glad that the queen would like his company among her. The looks she gave was making him nervous, cause not often was he together with a such beautiful woman like her. Slightly he bowed again, but turned to lead her around the market."Follow me, my queen."He said and started to walk while he showed her the different stores, able for her shop at as many things probably interested her.
"While your here, I would recommend you to take a look at the cloths shop my lady. Many new things has arrived from Egypt these days, even the finest silk from the far east."Stratos suggested kindly, not wanting her to feel uncomfortable in the cloths she already wore, but to tell her news that more was able for her to buy. Gentle he went beside her, introducing her to people around as he from before new most of them. As they arrived the stores for food and cloths, he stopped and turned back looking at her."Well, here we are, my lady."
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Post by Daphne on Jan 6, 2008 13:10:41 GMT -5
"Well, that would be very kind of you." Daphne answered smiling, and followed Stratos as he began walking past the most different shops, in each there were other things to admire, and of course to buy. Stratos' new-bought slave girl was following silent behind them.
It was Daphne's home market, she knew it inside out and new every store on it. As child you could say she was living on this market, some of the people she still knew, although all of the sellers knew her as queen of course. Even as Queen she often visited this market, searching for new things they would need, or new exotic food or fruit, or simply just looking around. She did not spend as much time here as she once used to, because of her importance and her safety, but still she enjoyed being here. Daphne said nothing against Stratos guiding her around, she did not tell him how well she knew the market, but simply followed.
"Clothes? Yes, that might be an idea. Now as the Egyptian market is open for us there will be many new fabrics as well, I probably should get a look at them, shouldn't I?" She answered Stratos when he spoke to her. But still, they walked on, towards the exotic food store where she would find some figs. "Thank you very much." She said politely, and bent over a basket full of figs. The marketman gave her two small bags where she could put in those figs she wished to buy. When she had filled the two bags, she gave a nod to her servant girl, to pay for them, before she turned back to Stratos. "Do you need to buy anything else on this market? You live in Thebes, don't you? Maybe you wish to join my husband and me for dinner tonight, if you stay and have time?" She offered him friendly.
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Stratos
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Post by Stratos on Jan 6, 2008 14:37:40 GMT -5
Stratos who went threw the market together with the queen of Athens, was quite glad to have her beside him. Cause long had he been in love with her, but in secret. He of course didn't know much about her as he was just a simple servant, although he was very fond of her. Proudly he lead her threw the shops at the market, not knowing she had used to be there before. As they went he listened careful to what she said, wanting to hear it all cause of his interest in her. It truly was many great stores to buy at, however she should choose those she liked.
"Indeed, my queen. New cloths always is good for people these days."He replied her words, thought kept watching as she started to choose between the goods that was set out. To help her he tried to do his best with choosing the right food for her to take, as he had much knowledge about which was good and not. When it was done he got surprised, the things she offered was not expected at all. She invited him to dinner with her and her husband, it was a great offer which he could not refuse, even it made him jealous at times when the king lingered for pleasure with his queen."Oh, thats very kind of you my lady. I will gladly accept, as I have nothing more to do on the market anymore, but yes I come from Thebes and to dine with you and your husband tonight would be lovely."
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Post by Daphne on Jan 6, 2008 16:19:40 GMT -5
"Great! Well, do you wish to come back with me straight to the palace, on your own and follow for dinner later on? Whatever you wish is alright with me." Daphne spoke. She thought that maybe a little surprise for having Stratos with them for dinner would cheer up her husband's mood as well, many things there were that they could discuss and talk about.
She did know nothing of Stratos' feelings for her, but yet she knew that something was about him, she just could not put her finger on it. She had a few suspicions but could not be sure. "I hope it is alright with you, I do not want to put you into a situation you do not prefer." She added to her words.
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Stratos
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Post by Stratos on Jan 6, 2008 16:58:35 GMT -5
"It is alright, my lady. I will come with you now if it fits for you and your husband, however I need someone to follow my slave girl home before I can dine with you tonight."Stratos answered, watching her with eyes filled of love. She was amazing in his sight, like a goddess she was who was both beautiful and wise. With difficulties he tried to hide his feelings, cause if she got to know then never again he would be able to see her. She was married, and that to the king of Athens. Her husband was strong respected by citizens of their country, and feared by enemies, he did not wish to take away the dearest Alcander possessed even he loved Daphne.
The slave he had boughed at market, stood silent behind him as talking between him and the queen was spoken. None guards had he taken along, therefore difficult it would be for him to take his slave home. Hopefully the queen herself had someone that could send the slave away, cause interested he was to join the king and queen to dinner. Mostly he would not agree to such things, but as it contained her in the plans he could not refuse.
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Charis
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Athenian Slave
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Post by Charis on Jan 8, 2008 8:59:25 GMT -5
(Hello, its fine if not, but i was wondering if it would be possible to be the slave girl? I'v just joined and i need and owner?)
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Stratos
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Post by Stratos on Jan 8, 2008 9:45:21 GMT -5
(Sure you can join in as her, fits perfectly)
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Charis
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Post by Charis on Jan 8, 2008 11:54:27 GMT -5
(thankyou!)
Charis looked at the ground, tears forming in her eyes as she remembered her last master. She was hit roughly round the head by the slave-master and she immidatly stopped and hitched a slight smile onto her face for her prospective buyers. A man approched, he had a good bearing and the look in his eyes was kind. As the mouney was exchanged she looked down to hide a smile of pleasure; she thought this man might make a good master. A woman approched. Stratos...so that was his name...and this woman was the queen She blushed in wonder to be in her presance, and contiuned to look at the ground silantly, listening to all that was said.
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