Othmar the Astrologer
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Readings from the stars
Description
Othmar is about 50 years old, with a gray, wispy beard and mustache, and a raspy voice. A virtual recluse, little has been done in the matter of his personal hygiene for a long period - his body and the disheveled blue robe he constantly wears appear to have never been washed in the last ten years, and he constantly scratches himself. Othmar tells a good story when he gives a reading, and he always puts his predictions in the most optimistic context. As a result, he has developed a faithful clientele, despite his personal habits.
Exterior
There is a sign in the front window of the second floor of the Scribe service, showing a moon and stars pattern, against a bright yellow background.
Interior
At the top of a flight of stairs, off the hall to the Scribe’s office, is a locked door with a huge brass doorknocker. The consultation room reeks of incense and sour sweat. Astrological books and star charts are strewn about the area, and overflow the two crude wooden bookcases against a side wall. The Astrologer conducts his readings at a small circular table in the middle of the room. Four chairs surround it, and a guttering oil lamp and a smoking incense burner complete the setting.
Hours
Noon to Midnight.
Price Range
Costly. Immediate future readings run from 3gp to 7gp, with full-life readings ranging from 25gp to 50gp. Tarot readings may be performed for 10gp to 25gp. Price quotes vary depending on Othmar’s estimate of the sucker’s…ah, client’s ability to pay.
Quality
Good. Othmar provides very acceptable predictions, even if they seldom come true.
Cash Box
There is some 800gp in coin wrapped in a dark piece of cloth, and stashed inside Othmar’s straw mattress (in the back area, behind the curtain).
Staff
This is strictly a one-man operation.
Customers
There is a 15% chance 1d100 that Othmar is engaged in a reading. If so, he will gruffly tell all visitors to “come back later. I’m extremely busy!”
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Owner: Othmar
District: The Heights
Grid (Key) Ref.: G20 (CF)
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Id: 59873ecf-6f7c-4b1b-85bd-b35b79b913de
Entity Type: Article / landmark
Category: Places: The Heights
Tags: fcoh,the-heights-location,cat-shop,type-other-services,other-services
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