Gladshaw’s Aviary
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Training and trading
Description
Gladshaw, who else?
Exterior
A sign hangs outside the only door, reading “Gladshaw’s Aviary. Please Knock,” and in smaller letters, “No Solicitors Welcome!” There are no windows in the walls of the entire building.
Interior
The entire structure consists of three rooms: a small office immediately behind the front door, Gladshaw’s personal quarters, located directly above the front office (accessible by a circular staircase in the office), and a large open area where the falcons are bred, fed, and trained. The main room is lit by fires in iron sconces. There are also cages of “targets” -small birds used in training exercises.
Hours
9:00am to 5:00pm (the door is always barred from the inside).
Price Range
Outrageous and more.
Quality
Superb.
Cash Box
Gladshaw’s business receipts are not kept in a cash box. The same day he receives payment he deposits his receipts in his banking house. His purse contains 1d6 x 1d10gp, located in a leather pouch on his belt.
Staff
Gladshaw is egotistical and conceited. He has never hired a helper due to this very fact. He keeps his bird training abilities a secret, as they are practically flawless and quick (4 to 11 months for any bird [roll:1d8+3]). Due to his very “noble” manner he will not deal with characters that do not show him proper respect.
Gladshaw dresses in a dandified fashion when appearing socially, and often wears a gaudy cloak made of hundreds of different colored bird feathers and plumes.
Finally, Gladshaw takes no sides in the guild-noble conflict, and deals with several families in both camps.
Customers
1d100
- 01-75: No customers
- 76-90: 1 or 2 customers
- 91-100: Business meeting in progress (other trainers and craftsmen 2d6 in number).
NPC Encounters
Falstaff of Borrinstorr | Romano Maggia | Tybalt de la Riis | Tenley Tainley
Outstanding Items
Magnificently trained hunting falcons are Gladshaw’s stock in trade. Prices for a completely trained bird range from 100gp for an average specimen, to 5,000gp for birds of championship caliber. The entire cost must be paid in full and only 50% of the total can be paid back should the bird die in training (a 15% chance). The accessories, i.e. gloves, hood, and cage, are included in the cost.
Special Options
There are three levels of hunting bird, based on breeding and Gladshaw’s training techniques. When a commission is purchased the final product is determined by the bird’s breeding (falcon, hawk, or eagle).
| Hawk | Falcon | Eagle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC | 6 | 10 | 8 |
| Move - fly - dive | 50 150 | 80 320 | 60 280 |
| Attack - talons | +6 | +6 | +6 |
| Damage (x2 if equipped with steel talons) | 1d6 | 1d6 | 1d6 |
| HP | 10+2d8 | 6+2d6 | 8+2d4 |
Purpose / Function
Design
Entries & Exits
Sensory & Appearance
Denizens
Contents & Furnishings
Valuables
Hazards & Traps
Special Properties
Architecture
Alterations
Defences
Environment & Effects
History
Tourism
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Animal Trainer (Service)
Owner: Gladshaw
District: The Heights
Grid (Key) Ref.: H19 (CT)
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Type: Aviary
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Ruler/Owner: Gladshaw
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World Anvil Metadata
Id: accca6c8-5c46-4074-8b83-4573fd8f1362
Entity Type: Article / landmark
Category: Places: The Heights
Tags: fcoh,the-heights-location,cat-shop,type-animal-trainer,guild-of-the-beast-location,animal-trainer
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