You'd think the ring makers would know this trick?
'So before I order one can I ask a question? You say: So before I order one can I ask a question? HP:130 EP:81 REG: > Dorf chuckles. Dorf says with a brogue: Certainly. 'When forging.... You say: When forging.... HP:130 EP:81 REG: > 'With the metal.. You say: With the metal.. HP:130 EP:82 REG: > Dorf listens. 'Do you need it in nugget form? You say: Do you need it in nugget form? HP:130 EP:82 REG: > 'Or can I smelt down say...this ring. You say: Or can I smelt down say...this ring. HP:130 EP:83 REG: > l ring This ring is a thin band of gold. The ring has been polished so that it shines in the light. The ring has some weaving patterns on the outside of the band. The weavings are carved into the ring, and make the ring look like vines have started to grow on it. HP:130 EP:83 REG: > give ring to dorf You remove a gold ring. You give Dorf a gold ring. HP:130 EP:84 REG: > Dorf says with a brogue: No, not necessarily. However, when we forge, we typically prefer to use raw materials, but it's all the same to the fire. Autosave. Dorf looks at a gold ring. 'Would that one work? You say: Would that one work? HP:130 EP:84 REG: > Dorf says with a brogue: I believe it would. It seems large enough. Dorf gives you a gold ring. nod You nod. HP:130 EP:85 REG: > i Gold: 82 Encumbrance: unencumbered You are carrying the following on your person: *A gold ring (in hands). *A strangely made key. *A golden amulet (worn). *A golden amulet (worn). *The cloak of shadows (worn). *A beautiful, albeit empty pipe. *A pipe belt [13 pipes, 0 pipe-weed] (worn). HP:130 EP:85 REG: > hmm You hmm. HP:130 EP:86 REG: > 'even with those vines on it? You say: even with those vines on it? HP:130 EP:86 REG: > throw ring at dorf You throw a gold ring at Dorf. HP:130 EP:79 REG: > l The concealed door shuts above you with a muffled thud. Here a monumental archway hidden beneath the ruins of Ost-in-Edhil forms the foyer and entrance to the grand workshop of the Gwaith-i-Mírdain. The architecture is a curious blend of traditional Dwarven and Elvish styles, with a simplistic beauty that is breathtaking. Progressing from broken columns and raw rock to the highly polished wooden doors to your north, the room seems to flow naturally out of archaic ruin to well-kept modern splendor. The walls and floor toward the end of the chamber are so smooth that you can almost see your reflection in them. The room is lit and warmed by the light of four large braziers, each located in a corner of the room. A small door opens to the east. Against the north wall a pedestal supports a leather-bound tome. Statues depicting the Noldor of old stand on either side of an ornately carved doorway. It seems as though they are quietly watching you. Beyond this entrance dwell the most cunning smiths to walk Middle-Earth since the Second Age. The only obvious exits are south, west, up and out. A gold ring Dorf Grimhammer the dwarf Thunderer (Rumbling) HP:130 EP:80 REG: > get ring Ok. HP:130 EP:80 REG: > Dorf arcs a shaggy eyebrow. throw ring at dorf You throw a gold ring at Dorf. HP:130 EP:74 REG: > get ring a gold ring : Ok. HP:130 EP:74 REG: > give ring to dorf You give Dorf a gold ring. HP:130 EP:74 REG: > 'the vines on it You say: the vines on it HP:130 EP:74 REG: > Dorf looks at a gold ring. steal ring from dorf You try to steal the item, but you are not successful. HP:130 EP:70 REG: > 'they don't affect it at all Dorf says with a brogue: Well, yes. They're only carvings. You say: they don't affect it at all? HP:130 EP:70 REG: > steal ring from dorf You sTeAl a gold ring! HP:130 EP:50 REG: > oh You oh interestedly. HP:130 EP:50 REG: > Dorf says with a brogue: And if they were real, they'd burn off. nod You nod. HP:130 EP:51 REG: > 'Well that anwsers that! You say: Well that anwsers that! HP:130 EP:51 REG: > Dorf agrees wholeheartedly. 'Now my order. You say: Now my order. HP:130 EP:52 REG: > 'And give my ring back! You say: And give my ring back! HP:130 EP:52 REG: > Dorf says with a brogue: Would you like this ring smelted down, or was that just a trivia question? Dorf grins. Dorf gives you an engraved steel ring, inlaid with a glowing elfstone. <- Bingo! Dorf ohs interestedly. wear all ring : You wear an engraved steel ring, inlaid with a glowing elfstone. gold ring : You wear a gold ring. HP:130 EP:53 REG: > grin You grin. HP:130 EP:53 REG: > l ring This is a steel ring. The steel shimmers and it's obvious that a lot of work was put into the crafting of this ring. The embedded glowing elfstone only adds a noble look to this ring and makes it even more valuable. It has a short message engraved along the outer edge. Although you realize that famous ring-smiths no longer walk in the lands, you must admit the creator of this ring has a great talent and feel for detail. HP:130 EP:53 REG: > thank dorf You thank Dorf. HP:130 EP:53 REG: > Dorf says with a brogue: Heh. Dorf says with a brogue: Pass that back, please. 'How much is it worth? You say: How much is it worth? HP:130 EP:54 REG: > i Gold: 82 Encumbrance: unencumbered You are carrying the following on your person: An engraved steel ring, inlaid with a glowing elfstone (worn). *A gold ring (worn). *A strangely made key. *A golden amulet (worn). *A golden amulet (worn). *The cloak of shadows (worn). *A beautiful, albeit empty pipe. *A pipe belt [13 pipes, 0 pipe-weed] (worn). HP:130 EP:55 REG: > l ring This is a steel ring. The steel shimmers and it's obvious that a lot of work was put into the crafting of this ring. The embedded glowing elfstone only adds a noble look to this ring and makes it even more valuable. It has a short message engraved along the outer edge. Although you realize that famous ring-smiths no longer walk in the lands, you must admit the creator of this ring has a great talent and feel for detail. HP:130 EP:56 REG: > Dorf says with a brogue: It's invaluable to me, mostly as a memento of the old guilds. 'only steel You say: only steel HP:130 EP:56 REG: > '10k would be a good randsom? You say: 10k would be a good ransom? HP:130 EP:57 REG: > l ring This is a steel ring. The steel shimmers and it's obvious that a lot of work was put into the crafting of this ring. The embedded glowing elfstone only adds a noble look to this ring and makes it even more valuable. It has a short message engraved along the outer edge. Although you realize that famous ring-smiths no longer walk in the lands, you must admit the creator of this ring has a great talent and feel for detail. HP:130 EP:58 REG: > Dorf says with a brogue: Its value isn't in its actual materials, of course, but in its personal meaning to me. 'Maybe thats a little steep. You say: Maybe thats a little steep. HP:130 EP:59 REG: > 'I'll put a 9.5k randsom on it. You say: I'll put a 9.5k ransom on it. HP:130 EP:59 REG: > 'Keep in touch! You say: Keep in touch! HP:130 EP:60 REG: > gl The Entry Hall of the Mirdain(s,w,u and out) Dorf Grimhammer the dwarf Thunderer (Rumbling) HP:130 EP:60 REG: > out;5e The Plains(w,n,e and south) HP:130 EP:60 REG: > The Plains(s,n,e and west) HP:130 EP:60 REG: > The Plains(w,n,e and south) HP:130 EP:60 REG: > The Plains(w,n,s and east) HP:130 EP:60 REG: > Later that day. . . Bywater's main street(e, s and n) HP:130 EP:69 REG: > Bywater's main street(s, n and w) HP:130 EP:70 REG: > Bywater's main street(e, s, n and w) HP:130 EP:70 REG: > Bywater's main street(e, s, n and w) HP:130 EP:70 REG: > Bywater's main street(e and w) HP:130 EP:70 REG: > The Bank(w) Dorf Grimhammer the dwarf Thunderer (Rumbling) A strong guard watches the transactions HP:130 EP:70 REG: > Do: Commands completed. HP:130 EP:70 REG: > i Gold: 209 Encumbrance: unencumbered You are carrying the following on your person: An engraved steel ring, inlaid with a glowing elfstone (worn). *A gold ring (worn). *A strangely made key. *A golden amulet (worn). *A golden amulet (worn). *The cloak of shadows (worn). *A beautiful, albeit empty pipe. *A pipe belt [13 pipes, 0 pipe-weed] (worn). HP:130 EP:55 REG: > HP:130 EP:72 REG: > Dorf says with a brogue: I am a dwarf of my word, but I have no reason to trust you at the moment. I can give you 4750 now, and the rest when you give me the ring. 'No conditions. You say: No conditions. HP:130 EP:79 REG: > Dorf says with a brogue: Have *I* given you any reason to not believe me? '9500 gold. You say: 9500 gold. HP:130 EP:80 REG: > 'And your pretty little ring is returned. You say: And your pretty little ring is returned. HP:130 EP:80 REG: > Dorf looks at you. Dorf smiles warmly. 'A randsom is a randsom. You say: A ransom is a ransom. HP:130 EP:85 REG: > Dorf tells you: Give me your word it will be returned, and I will honour it as such. tell Dorf You have my word. You tell Dorf: You have my word. HP:130 EP:91 REG: > Dorf tells you: You would be wise to honour it, thief. Dorf gives you 9500 gold coins. You put 9500 gold into your pockets. . . . . . . . . +9500 i Gold: 9709 Encumbrance: severely encumbered You are carrying the following on your person: An engraved steel ring, inlaid with a glowing elfstone (worn). *A gold ring (worn). *A strangely made key. *A golden amulet (worn). *A golden amulet (worn). *The cloak of shadows (worn). *A beautiful, albeit empty pipe. *A pipe belt [13 pipes, 0 pipe-weed] (worn). HP:130 EP:55 REG: > HP:130 EP:93 REG: > give ring to dorf You remove an engraved steel ring, inlaid with a glowing elfstone. You give Dorf an engraved steel ring, inlaid with a glowing elfstone. HP:130 EP:93 REG: > Dorf wears an engraved steel ring, inlaid with a glowing elfstone. 'Nice to do buiseness with you Sir. You say: Nice to do buiseness with you Sir. HP:130 EP:94 REG: > bow dorf You bow to Dorf. HP:130 EP:94 REG: > 'You forge rings. You say: You forge rings. HP:130 EP:94 REG: > Dorf nods. 'I steal, its our proffesions. We must keep them alive. You say: I steal, its our proffesions. We must keep them alive. HP:130 EP:94 REG: > i Gold: 9709 Encumbrance: severely encumbered You are carrying the following on your person: *A gold ring (worn). *A strangely made key. *A golden amulet (worn). *A golden amulet (worn). *The cloak of shadows (worn). *A beautiful, albeit empty pipe. *A pipe belt [13 pipes, 0 pipe-weed] (worn). HP:130 EP:95 REG: > deposit all You deposit 9709 gold. Your current balance is 11089 gold. HP:130 EP:95 REG: > l This is the First (and only) Bank of Bywater. It's rather quiet here lately since a lot of the citizens are too scared to travel with money. A depressed looking hobbit directs you to the sign to get instructions on how to use the bank. The only obvious exit is west. Dorf Grimhammer the dwarf Thunderer (Rumbling) A strong guard watches the transactions HP:130 EP:95 REG: > tip You tip your hat. HP:130 EP:95 REG: >