<div align="center">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/89/36/ac/8936aca5aeb0c5c1665cc8592921b5e7.jpg)<br/><em>In city of <strong>Damalla</strong> (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=298635.msg14692093#msg14692093) everything is measured by coin, nothing is free and everything has a price. Only diversity comes from those who aren't bought by coin alone but oppoturnity even for that can be provided and found in city of coin.</em><br/>-A local wisdom</div><br/>It was booming market season in Damalla, every year at start of summer markets explode with new goods across the world. Same time farmers start do harvest the business blooms with demand and requests. Of course trade happens around the clock around the year but there is special energy in start of summer. So thus local tradition market fair is massive week lasting festival where insane offers are given; most goods half of usual price or 'buy two to get third free' sort discounts and it can be shocking and hectic for one who has not seen it once or not be local. As usual for festival fairs many contests, lotteries and overall offerings to all sorts gods and goddess of fortune are prayed and offered. But most prominent offerings are given to adventure guilds; albeit the mysterious patron behind the guild tags is not named (albeit many has been offered) but adventuring guilds get their sponsorship money this year and it all comes down in adventurers contesting one another in games to earn popularity and prize winnings. Also around this time most big auctions are held as well, auction where items and flesh alike are sold. Flesh in case of slaves, strong, beautiful, exotic and wanted.<br/><br/>The order in this organized chaos are held by local elite city watch; Coinguard. Easily seen and recognized by bearing golden armor and arms and wearing helms which disguise the watch members and alter voices so off duty they cannot recognized. Barely gender is recognized by voice and overall body toned armor which follows frame of the person wearing it. Coinguard main responsebillity is put down anything which interferes on trade or festival, despite who or what is guilty party and they are ready use deadly force. But even they can be ignored if your just damn influential and rich enough and city does not apologize for said fact. As it's city where coin much decides your fate and position in city standards. Decided by Guild which is actual ruling body in city than any noble or duke.<br/><br/><strong>Delaiah</strong>was brought early dawn into market by her owner (not master), Gornard. He sold her for twenty thousand gold to local businessman who ran local gambling dens. Naturally the man had 'trial' run with Delaiah (which lasted most morning and start of evening). Albeit lovely session the man was so jaded he expected something 'more' extreme or exotic from Delaiah. So he placed her on local lottery as 'special prize' to boost lottery ticket sales. Only mention 'special prize' is valued 25,000 gold in worth. The max value of money is ten thousand gold so that should raise some lottery tickets sales up for folks able win special prize instead main win. As to win her the lottery ticket must have certain symbol with number which is later randomly rolled along with main win.<br/><br/>While Delaiah waits for someone to 'win' her, she gets enjoy city view in luxurious appartment and from window view watch the festival while her present owner's bodyguard (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/df/74/d2/df74d282ba8f30e84f9e3749c5cc1372.jpg) watches over her (and check she does not run off). What was interesting was that the bodyguard was not mere hireling; but adventurer which businessman had hired on for this purpose specifically. The man beared a silver tag on his neck as he stood on guard and looked out from window as well, watching the festival as well as keeping eye on Delaiah. So far man has introduced himself as Ruark Steel but besides that haven't talked to her.<br/><br/><strong>Aramis Silverscale</strong>has arrived to Damalla, city of coin to track down<em>Blacksky Brigade</em>, a infamous adventurer/sky pirate crew who occassion lands on Damalla. Also originally the crew worked at local adventuring guilds so there should be clues where find them and learn more about it's crew. At least by reputation alone they fit bill as 'dastardly adventurers' who could work for Vaalar Gremory, done things what she had wanted them to do. But besides that do they still hold contact, work for her or know her plans it's unknown. So far the diary in gem has not been helpful as Vaalar may had been careful enough even in personal notes not reveal much about her plans. But overall brief read shows she has sense, sort insane obligation, to prove herself and her worth to the world in acquiring a 'unmatched power'.<br/><br/>As Aramis arrives city he is given invitation to join a locally held magic tournament (through his guild who was paid and sponsored to spread these notes to all caster skilled members in guild). Curious is that the magic contest (arcane) is organized and held by Asgardian party and prize is mentioned something 'invaluable to caster and blessed by goddess'.<br/><br/><strong>Dask</strong>has just made escapade from certain capture (or death or worse) from the ruins while dragging along a 'lusted silly' angel! The portal Dask had used had led to cliff face which faced towards Damalla and Dask had handy teleport spell get close to city. However angel was problem all along who clinged on her leg and begged; "Fack mhe mhoar mmmhistresssh!" Dask may had been perhaps over zealous in with her task disabling the angel as since angel stirred wake she had acted like lustbound creature (as are categorized people with serious mental illness where they succumb permamently to carnal desires). But Dask with given information knows angel should not have succumbed to such state for good; as if no magic is involved (besides Dask own transformation and lots tentacle love), it would need extended period of exposure to make person for sure lustbound.<br/><br/>So Dask needs information but so far nameless angel cannot think nothing besides getting fucked more! Thankfully angel is obedient if bit useless otherwise, also changing shape happens naturally to her (more so when provoked with that she can get more attention in taking more mortal but still gorgeous guise). As Dask heads to city she sees advertise on gate wall on a Asgardian magic (arcane) contest with 'unknown' prize but mention it's invaluable to casters and blessed by goddess.<br/><br/><strong>Sir Aeldrik Arneson</strong>just steps out from airship which had been booked to him from Calendor for smooth journey, his horse just delivered to him and reminded in most streets there is 'no riding' rule. Meaning he must drag horse along than ride it middle of worst traffic jam possible in the city! He has been told one church agents, with name and description given, Jaren Ballswick (https://i.pinimg.com/originals/88/1b/ed/881bedd8b171a7bad18facd3eac97284.jpg), he should contacted in Slayer's guildhouse in the city. As he has information on the 'necromancer' which Aeldrik encountered months ago and Calendor crown has send him to task to 'finish the job' in purging world such wicked evil caster and cease possible threat to kingdom for good.<br/><br/>As he walks the sword in his hip whispers to his mind;<em>"Ah, the group of merchants who formed Guild have indeed progressed far. A up front honest greed and lack of morals can be refreshing compared to pretense of having mortals whatsoever."</em><br/><br/><strong>Maya Kritri</strong>so far has enjoyed her spoils from latest adventure when she receives invitation to join magic contest held by Asgardian embassy. Both as mage of her guild but also as 'Asgardian champion' to goddess who had blessed her. She has choice either represent her guild or her Asgardian deific mistress in the games. So far main prize of contest has been mentioned to be invaluable to caster and blessed by a goddess. All hinting a good time along with nice price!<br/><br/><strong>Sasha</strong>meanwhile slumbers, dreams, inside the blue crystal coffin created by Qetesh. Qetesh albeit not in person present, her royal guards guard the coffin, the main prize of magic contest which is cooperated with Asgardian embassy and with aid of local Asgardian goddess who is present if by illusion. The coffin and games will happen in the famous Thunderdome arena, which has enough base wards to ensure a fun and entertaining match arena for mages. With added enchantments and features by Asgardian party (and generous donation of gold to owner of the arena to rent it for a day).