Beggars at the gates

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Along the way, you meet two beggar elves, a man and a woman, both ragged and hungry. They tell you that when the Frost Calamity descended from the skies and froze the city, they weren't there, and they were lucky. However, that ruined their way of life, and it is impossible for them to return to the city to retrieve their belongings They want to flee Faeborg, but they had to sell what little they had to eat, and the prices to get on a ship are expensive. Each of them asks you for Money separately.

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Choices & outcomes 7 options›

[Leave] You ignore them and walk away.

Nothing happens — you move on.notawiki summary

[Give] You give the man 200g for food.

💰 Costs 200g★ XP 120

The elven man thanks you and tells you that he used to live in his mansion in the city before it froze. You are not quite sure...but you think he expected you to give him more money, and that he could have told you something more useful. You leave the place. You get: XP 120

[Give] You give the woman 200g for food.

💰 Costs 200g★ XP 120🔑 Unlocks

The elf woman thanks you and tells you that she used to work as a royal guard in the city armory. She also tells you that the guards kept the best weapons and armor in a secret place in the armory. She tells you where that place is. She thanks you again, and you leave. You get: XP 120 Unlock option at Armory (Faeborg)

[Give] You give each of them 200g for food. (400g total)

💰 Costs 200g★ XP 144🔑 Unlocks

They both thank you, but the elven woman also tells you that she used to work as a royal guard in the city armory. She also tells you that the guards kept the best weapons and armor in a secret place in the armory. She tells you where that place is. They thank you again, and you leave. You get: XP 144 Unlock option at Armory (Faeborg)

[Give] You give the man 800g for the ship ride.

💰 Costs 800g★ XP 168🔑 Unlocks

The elven man thanks you and tells you that he used to live in his mansion in the city before it froze over. As he will not be able to return, and as thanks, he tells you that in his mansion he kept a large amount of gold and magic shards in a hidden stash. He thanks you again, and you leave. You get: XP 168 Unlock option at Mansion

[Give] You give the woman 800g for the ship ride.

💰 Costs 800g★ XP 168🔑 Unlocks

The elf woman thanks you and tells you that she used to work as a royal guard in the city armory. She also tells you that the guards kept the best weapons and armor in a secret place in the armory. She tells you where that place is. She already told you everything she could. She thanks you again, and you leave. You get: XP 168 Unlock option at Armory (Faeborg)

[Give] You give each of them 800g for the ship ride. (1600g total)

💰 Costs 800g★ XP 200🔑 Unlocks

They both thank you. First, the elven woman tells you that she used to work as a royal guard in the city armory. She also tells you that the guards kept the best weapons and armor in a secret place within the armory. She tells you where that place is. Afterwards, the elven man tells you that he used to live in his mansion in the city before it froze over. As he will not be able to return, and as thanks, he tells you that in his mansion he kept a large amount of gold and magic shards in a hidden stash. They thank you again, and you leave. You get: XP 200 Unlock options at Armory (Faeborg) and Mansion Unlocks achievement Generous It is not possible to visit both the Armory and Mansion in the same run, therefore it is a waste of money to pay both elves (except one time for the achievement). If planning to visit the Armory, the woman's info can be obtained for just 200g; if planning to visit the Mansion the man's info can be obtained only with his 800g option.

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