Baldur's Gate : The Sword Coast Chronicles : NWN2 Persistent World

A young cormyiran man is asking around about cards found in the upperdark.

"I am interested in any found but of particular interest in the house of Gold and Greed. I also have a book that has some information I would be willing to let folk look at after a trade is agreed on."

A gnome leans forward to listen. He steps up, declaring : "I have two of these odd cards! I was wondering what I'll do with them, then, well, what we should do?"

With a smile Trisan pulls out the page he found in the upperdark, showing those gathered.

[parchment] The Imp's Magic Cards
by Nus the Bard

Sure you could have a whle deck, the whole twenty cards, five suits of four, and don't forget,
two Imps. Each crad sunique barring the imps.

Only the Three kings know what to do with them, but I'll say one thing_riches beyond your wildest dreams. Think on that!

But say you only hold a hand, not to worry for three forgotten children with two others of a like,
no matter the what, well they can work magic too

the surprise, the joker, the beggar's chance, hope where there was none, thats the forgotten child![/parchment]

"From what I have gathered talking to a few folk is that the four groups are; Gold, Greed, Gods, and Gifts. The different types are; Duke, Lord, Lady, First Born, and Forgotten Child. Also the two imps of course." Trisan then holds a coin on a chain, "It reminds me loosely of a game of chance and skill taught to me by some guards long ago. But I am not sure what to make of it honestly. Unless some one who's played the game speaks up we'll have to make speculations."

He then produces six cards himself, putting them as down as follows; Lord of Gifts, Lord of Greed, Lord of Gold, Lady of Greed, Duke of Gold, and a single Imp. "Perhaps I could try a hand with what I have, or maybe if a number of us pool our cards for shares of the Riches?"

After a while the young man once more puts up signs.

"I am looking for certain cards and am will to offer bags of gold for those I do not have. Prices depend on what is offered."

word would travel fast that recently two cards were purchased by a tiefling woman paying 50 bags a piece for the two. she mentioned wanting more and rumors seem to circulate that the trade was made at or near the Friendly Arm Inn.

Garlic the gnome is wandering around the FAI. He hears about the card market "Again these cards affair..." He shrugs slightly and looks around raising his hands : "Hear ye, hear ye I have two cards from the Imp! Who wants to buy them?"

/// Duke of Greed : Skill Bonus Bluff + 4 and Intimidate + 4
/// Forgotten Child of Gifts : Skill Bonus Diplomacy + 2

The young cormyrian politely pulls the gnome aside to talk privately.

[parchment]I am currently seeking the following cards:
-Forgotten Child of Greed
-Firstborn of Gold
-Firstborn of Gifts
-Lady of Gods
-Lady of Gifts
-Imp

I currently have a Lord of Gold and Lord of Greed for trade.[/parchment]