The Primal Hunter, #4
The Primal Hunter 4
by Zogarth
Contents
61. Sultan Has Wares, If You Have Coin
Overview
Sultan unveils curated wares for Jake, securing goodwill with a gifted epic fire bow. After rejecting many items, Jake buys a powerful Bristleback chestguard and an Epic Token of Akashic Awakening—on Villy’s advice—for his boots. He also acquires rare Agility/Perception herbs and an epic Libertas Eagle eye, planning elixir crafting before the Treasure Hunt.
Summary
Sultan arrives to trade, opening with an alchemy cauldron Jake promptly rejects as inferior to his own. Lillian logs items while Miranda and Neil assess potential purchases. Sultan then presents an epic Embered Bow from Sanctdomo’s master bowyer Maria; Jake accepts it as a gift, warming to Sultan.
Sultan cycles through more equipment—sword, pants, cloak, mask, necklace, gloves—most refused by Jake but noted for others. Miranda buys a cloak; Lillian wants the mask’s farsight; Neil flags pants for Eleanor. Interest spikes when Sultan reveals an uncommon Leather Chestguard of the Juvenile Bristleback. Jake haggles from 45,000 to 36,500 Credits and learns of a merchant binding skill preventing theft during viewing.
Saving his centerpiece, Sultan offers a Token of Akashic Awakening, an epic upgrade item that awakens or amplifies an equipment’s Records with unpredictable effects. Priced at 10 million Credits, Jake hesitates until Villy advises using it on Jake’s boots; Jake buys it without haggling, noting Sultan’s race level rises from the lucrative sale.
They spend the next hour on smaller wares. Miranda and Neil purchase various items; Lillian catalogs inventory for Haven. Jake buys three rare herb sets—two for Agility, one for Perception—and an epic natural treasure, the Eye of the Libertas Eagle, granting +25 Perception.
With fresh reagents and time fruits on hand, Jake sets his next objective: craft powerful elixirs before the upcoming Treasure Hunt.
Who Appears
- JakeEvaluates Sultan’s wares; accepts a gifted epic bow, buys a Bristleback chestguard and an epic Akashic token for his boots; acquires herbs and an eagle eye; plans elixirs.
- SultanD-grade merchant; gifts an epic bow, sells the Bristleback chestguard and Akashic token; showcases diverse wares; levels from major sale.
- MirandaPurchases a better cloak; helps assess and select items for the city and group.
- LillianIdentifies and records items; eyes a farsight mask; nudges purchases beneficial to Haven.
- NeilComments on gear suitability for teammates; helps select purchases during Sultan’s showing.
- Villy (The Viper)Advises Jake to buy the Akashic token and use it on his boots, prompting the purchase.