Have you made up your mind then, Mage? It is quite a... Now where did I put that amulet? I can't find it anymore.

You're from the Mages Guild, then? Why yes, I do have this rare... this rare... Forgive me. I could have sworn I still had that amulet for sale, but I can't seem to find it.

You're from the Mages Guild, then? Why yes, I do have this rare amulet, among other items available for barter. Provided you can make a suitable offer, of course.

I see. That is... not our preferred method, %PCRank. I would be willing to overlook this on any other day, but I am seeing a pattern here and I don't like it. The Guild has to build a reputation in Akamora, and it shouldn't be that of a gang of thieves. You would do well to remember this when you are on duty, as I cannot disassociate the Guild's image from your actions forever.

I see. That is... not our preferred method, %PCRank. I am willing to overlook it, but you would do well to remember not to resort to this practice when you're openly performing Guild duties.

The Guild rewards its members well, but its true wealth lies in knowledge. Keep this in mind when you perform your duties, %PCName, and you will go far.

Very well. I hope this makes up for your loss -- though to be frank I'd rather you'd been more careful with the Guild's funds. Keep this in mind when you perform your duties.

I'm sorry to hear that, %PCName, but there's nothing I can do. In the future, do try to be more careful if you're again entrusted with the Guild's funds for your duties.

I recall instructing you rather clearly that you were to barter using the gold you were given. You have only yourself to blame, %PCRank, if you carry out your duties so carelessly.

May it serve you well.

I'm afraid I cannot grant you what I had in mind while you're expelled, %PCName.

Here is a... revamped version, if you will. I have laced the original pattern with an experimental enchantment that aims for power in obscurity. As an inevitable consequence, its effects under sunlight are quite dangerous -- too dangerous to make such an item publicly available, but I thought you might have a use for it. Do take all appropriate precautions when manipulating this, %PCName. I don't want to find you in a pile of ashes.

As I've told you, it's more complex than expected. Our enquiry on vampirism might help find a way to strengthen its protective effect.

You must remember the amulet I'd sent you to purchase. I've conducted a careful analysis of its enchantment. It turned out to be quite intricate, and intrinsically more powerful than expected. I was looking for alternative approaches to replicating its properties, and thanks to your presence here, I recalled that this resistance to base weapons is popularly attributed to vampires.

You must remember the amulet I'd sent you to purchase. I've conducted a careful analysis of its enchantment. It turned out to be quite intricate, and intrinsically more powerful than expected. As I was looking for alternative approaches to replicating its properties, I remembered that this resistance to base weapons is popularly attributed to some creatures... and one of the few ascertained superstitions regarding vampires is that they, too, are thus exceptionally resistant.

My study on its enchantment is still inconclusive.

Come back to me once you've purchased the amulet, %PCRank.

The very particulars of this enchantment are most intriguing, don't you think? I look forward to studying it. Thank you, %PCName; as promised, you can keep the extra gold. I trust you managed to turn a profit?

The very particulars of this enchantment are most intriguing, don't you think? I look forward to studying it. Thank you, %PCName; as promised, you can keep the extra gold. I trust you managed to turn a profit?

The very particulars of this enchantment are most intriguing, don't you think? I look forward to studying it. Thank you, %PCName; as promised, you can keep the extra gold. The Guild rewards its members well, but its true wealth lies in knowledge. Keep this in mind when you perform your duties, %PCName, and you will go far.

I want you to go to the Akamora temple and buy it. You'll be looking for an old protective charm, only efficient against weapons made of base materials -- a fact which had doubtless eluded the noble who donated it to the Temple. Act casual, do not let on that you are on Guild business, and you should be able to strike a fair deal. Take this gold; I will let you keep the excess as payment for the task.