Mystra's Magical Auction

[Ailyn]

And so, Ailyn is happy to announce another Mystran Auction.

This is a good way to clear out some of those unnecessary magical items you may have stored about and earn some coin, and for others to perhaps find an item to aide in future adventures.

Those wishing to submit items to the auction are encouraged to send them to Ailyn via the post before (Friday, May 12th) to be included. To submit items, please include your name on the box so that they may be kept track of and organized properly. Multiple boxes are allowed, so if you find items during the time frame, you may send those as well. All items will be identified by myself for accuracy, and enchantments will be listed in the posting of the items. Please limit 10 items per person for the auction, though random potions/wands/scrolls do not count as they will go to a separate auction.

If you wish, when you submit your items to the auction, you may include a starting bid for your items. This way, if you are submitting an item that you think is worth at least a certain amount normally and fear not receiving much, you can set your starting price. Please keep in mind, if you set it too high, you might not get any bids either.

On (Friday, May 12th) the listings of all items will be posted for all to begin bidding on. The bidding period will last until (Friday, May 26th). To submit a bid, please send a letter to Ailyn with the following information:

Name: You may use an alias if you wish (Though please include your character name so I can get the stuff to you.)
ID #: Without this, I will not be able to tell what item you are bidding on.
Bid : How much your bid is

Without all three things, your bid will be void. No coin is to be sent during this period, only the bids. The list will be updated periodically with new bid amounts until the closing date. At the end of the bidding cycle, letters will be sent to each bidder on what they have won and the total amount owed. Show this letter to Ailyn along with payment to collect your items at any time after bidding ends. You may also send payment via the mail, and I will send the items to you by mail, for those that cannot catch me in person.

Rules for Bidding:
1. Bids are to be made in platinum and gold pieces only.
2. For every 10 platinum that is bid upon an item, the church will take 1 platinum.
Example= Item #1 ends with bid of 57 platinum, 2 gold. The church will take 5 platinum pieces and you will get 52 platinum, 2 gold.
3. You may bid multiple times on the same item until the closing date. Only the highest bid will be listed in the postings.
4. Bid Fairly!
5. In case of a tie for an item, the first bid will be the one honored.
6. Names will not be listed with bids. Only the amounts for each bid.
7. There will be 2 postings, one here(OOC: For the enchantment values of the items as well as the current bids) and one on the message boards in the cities(For the exact look of each item)
8. Any items not bid upon will be returned to their owners via mail.
9. Again, please limit items sent to 10 per person. (Not per RL person, but per character)

(OOC: The auction is available to anyone, including those of evil alignment, even though Ailyn would not associate with those of darker paths normally. I would suggest using an alias for in-character purposes and utilizing the magical post instead of meeting in person.)

More will be add if something comes up, so keep an eye out on this post for updates. If something has been left out, or needs clarification, feel free to leave a message.

[Ailyn]

List of Items up for auction: Remember that to see what an item looks like, please check the message boards scattered throughout the realms.

1. A decanter of endless ale - Endless ale, what more needs to be said
Current Bid: 750pp

2. An amethyst encrusted black adamantine battle axe - Adamantine / Non-magical
Current Bid: 75pp

3. A shining silver black-handled cold iron long sword - Cold Iron / Non-magical
Current Bid: 75pp

4. A dark copper amulet embossed with seven silver stars - +2 Constitution
Current Bid: 50pp

5. A spiked shadesteel cincture - Brigandine/Waist - +2 AC
Current Bid:

6. A tower shield of rock-hard metal - +1 Shield
Current Bid: 30pp

7. A tight-fitting leather bracers - +2 Deflection
Current Bid: 250pp

8. A finely crafted azure steel light mace - +2 Hit / +2 Damage
Current Bid: 100pp

9. Bright red gloves - Half-plate/Hands - Energy - +3 save vs. fire
Current Bid: 200pp

10. Bright blue gloves - Half-plate/Hands - Energy - +3 save vs. cold
Current Bid: 200pp

11. A bone handled shining steel rapier - +1 Damage
Current Bid: 45pp

12. Gleaming Faerdalian greaves - Half-plate/Legs - +1 AC
Current Bid: 200pp

13. An emerald-green titanium long sword embossed with a single rose - +1 Hit / +1 Damage
Current Bid:

14. Silvery leather ankle boots trimmed with violet feathers - Studded Leather/Feet - +4 Sneak
Current Bid: 60pp

15. An apple engraved with azure runes - Enchanted / Properties Unknown
Current Bid: 100pp

16. An endless watering can - Endless water, what else?
Current Bid: 275pp

17. A turquoise cloak trimmed with grey feathers - +2 Fortitude
Current Bid:

18. A blue stone ring set with a glistening stone - +1 Deflection
Current Bid: 20pp

19. A purple copper amulet set with a small spherical ruby - +2 Natural Armour
Current Bid: 650pp

20. Tight-fitting deep red leather ankle boots - Studded Leather/Feet - +3 save vs. cold
Current Bid: 20pp

21. A golden bracelet with a heart locket - +1 Charisma
Current Bid:

22. Platinum-crested red gauntlets set with emeralds - Full-plate/Hands - +2 Dexterity
Current Bid:

23. A black pearl amulet trimmed with burnished gold - +2 Wisdom
Current Bid: 150pp

24. A white bronze ring set with a tiny silver snake - Mind Shielding
Starting Bid: 75pp

25. An earthstone-encrusted dark green leather bracer - +2 AC
Current Bid: 100pp

26. An azure copper ring set with a glistening stone - +2 1st level spells
Starting Bid: 25pp

27. A gold-feathered steel greataxe - +1 Hit / +1 Damage
Current Bid:

28. A greatsword embossed with a skull and crossbones - +1 Hit / +1 Damage
Current Bid: 60pp

29. Bright green hardened leather gauntlets - Studded Leather/Hands - +3 Steal
Current Bid: 10pp

30. Laced steel gauntlets - Studded Leather/Hands - +2 Dexterity
Current Bid: 100pp

31. A horned helmet with steel decorations - Half-plate/Head - +2 AC
Current Bid: 40pp

32. A silvery-blue cloak stitched with sable thread - +1 Will / +1 Fortitude / +1 Reflex
Current Bid: 60pp

33. A black gold-laced leather cloak - +4 Hide
Current Bid: 35pp

34. A citrine-studded deep purple ironwood quarterstaff - Small - +1 Hit / +1 Damage
Current Bid:

35. A blue leather girtle covered with pale green runes - Studded Leather/Waist - +1 AC
Current Bid: 50pp

36. Damascened deep red steel gauntlets - Full-plate/Hands - +1 Dexterity
Current Bid:

37. Stitched steel gauntlets - Studded Leather/Hands - +2 Dexterity
Current Bid: 150pp

38. A pink gold amulet set with a tiny silver snake - +2 save vs. Electricity
Current Bid

39. A hat stitched with sable thread - +1 Intelligence
Current Bid:

[Ailyn]

So, one more week for the auction to put your items up. Right now, I do not have many items up for bid, but there are some good ones. If anyone wishes to put them up, let me know by putting them in a box and sending them to me or giving them to me in person. I will still go through with it with what I have, but having more items means more people will be able to hopefully get something from it. If people wish to extend it another week or so, I can do that, just let me know!

[Ailyn]

I will be putting up the items and bidding will start later this day. If you have any last minute items you wish to put up, you still have until the list is finished. I will have the list of bids and enchantments listed here, while the list with appearances will be posted on the message boards located throughout the realms.

[Ailyn]

And the submission of items has ended. Commence the Bidding!

[Ailyn]

There have been a few last minute items added to the postings, so check them out. I do not have them added to the message boards around the realms for appearance as of this time since I cannot take the posting down to edit it. Once I can get it down, I will add them there as well.

[Areia]

Hey! Just a quick clarification needed: will bidding end tonight at midnight, or tomorrow night?

Thanks!

[Ailyn]

Bidding ends tomorrow night at Midnight (CST).
I will be making a few posts tomorrow letting everyone know when it is getting close.

[Ailyn]

Make sure you get those bids in sooner rather then later. Midnight (CST) tonight the bidding closes and no new bids will be accepted after. I will be on Ailyn periodically today, checking mail for letters.

[Ailyn]

Down to the wire, get those bids in. Ailyn will be in the market square, taking all bids in person until closing, so no need to worry about those letters!

[Ailyn]

AND THE AUCTION IS COMPLETE!

Thank you all for participating, I will get letters out soon to those I do not see.

[Alinor]

Thank you for your time and efforts in running these auctions, Ailyn!

[Ailyn]

I am glad everyone enjoyed it. With this auction done, many items have already been sorted.

But for those that are wondering, half of the proceeds from this auction will be going to the Mystran Faith, while the other half will be going as a donation to the Waterdeep Orphanage. Along with all the coin earned from my own items, the Silverstar, Lorelie Landry has also wished to make a donation along with the auctions. It is our hope that this donation can go to help fund those children to help them grow and, when they come of age, find a path of their choosing.