You turn to Sang to tell her about your decision to get a map for Zha.



...only to find yourself promptly ignored.

You say goodbye and head out back into the stalls. You take a look around to make sure you can find the map seller guy.



...waitaminute he's right at the next stall?! You look back at Zha, who sheepishly gives you the thumbs up. Lazy idiot.

You approach the stand. The map seller, who clearly looks bored, suddenly sees you, and immediately launches into a rather hasty sales pitch.

Fuade Wrote:Before even considering the Serpent's Path map ask how many of those he's already sold.

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Korin>Inquire about the Serpent's Path treasure map

You ask the map seller about if he's actually sold that map, considering he's loudly advertising a map to a supposedly hidden and secret treasure.

Quote:Map Seller
Eh, I've sold a few here and there. I can assure you that it's quite genuine. Getting there is the easy part. The hard part is actually dealing with the damn serpent that lives there, so not many people actually attempt it. People mostly buy it to show off to their friends.

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MultiversalInk Wrote:> Ask about secret maps.

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Korin>Inquire about secret maps

The map seller shifts his eyes for a few seconds before he leans in, beckoning you in closer. He then speaks in a hushed tone.

Quote:Map Seller
Ya see, I've got some maps to several special places. One of those places is actually right here, in this very city! Or rather, under the city... See, long ago, they say that the emperors of Ba Sing Se are buried, but not in any regular ol' plots. No, they're buried in a tomb of great crystals and gems, a place of utmost wonder, befitting a king. And, it's right under our feet at this very moment! Some even say that the Avatar himself went there to fight a grand battle with the Dai Li. I don't know how true that is, but this map that I acquired (don't ask how) is, to my knowledge, very very accurate. All that needs to be done is to find the darn place.

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Wessolf27 Wrote:One map for Ba Sing Se please, how much is it?

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Korin>Inquire about the prices

Quote:Map Seller
Ah, so you are looking to buy! Well, look no further than these amazing prices!

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Recyth Wrote:You should ask the heavy tipper if he'd be interested in helping you buy that 'special' map. Split the cost and such.

I get the impression we'd regret passing it up. At the same time it's more than we can safely afford

Otherwise, ask if the mapmaker will be around again any time soon on the off chance you have enough money to burn in the future.

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Korin>Ask if he will be open tomorrow

The map seller promptly responds to your question.

Quote:Map Seller
Yeah, I'll be open. I won't actually be here, since this stand is just for the festival. I'm situated in a small building by the noodle shop near the station. If you're interested in more maps, then come back and hit up my shop.

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Wessolf27 Wrote:Well, it's Zha who needs it really, not us, and he just sent us to do some fetch quest of sorts, and yeah, we're just going to buy the basic.

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Korin>Purchase the map for 40 coins

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You agree. Sang comes up to you after relishing in her inevitable victory over wooden blocks.