Grand Opening of The Arkanian Alchmical Academy

Potion shop price list has been removed for review.

Doesn't "70-80% discount" generally mean that it would be 70-80% off the original price not you pay 70-80% of the original price?

To the Proprietor of the Arkanian Alchemy Academy,

After reviewing your prices I find a confusion over the prices set forth by the Chancellor of Trade in terms of Buying and Selling.  The prices listed forth in the papers posted by the Chancellor of Trade set the price as followed.

Rank I Potions - 2g
Rank II Potions - 4g
Rank III Potions - 6g
Rank IV Potions - 8g

During a conversation with the Exchequer, Ming Na near the Bloody Stump, I asked he review my sentiment, to which he nearly drown upon attempting to swallow his fine tea.  He asked, as a favor that I remind you that the prices set forth by the Chancellor of Trade are done so that a proper balance of economy and prosperity can be issued that we may see our fine Barony grow.

I also have just now, while glancing back up at your fine parchment, seen that you will only purchase Essence at 5 silver, and that the Essence of Air is worth more to you, as you will purchase it at 1g yet sell it at 2g.

Referring again back to the Chancellor of Trade's papers, I see that the Market value of Essence is 1g.  Is it possible for you to inform me of a reason why I should sell my well earned Essences to you at under market value?

Now, I know that tone and emotion do not translate well over parchment and ink, however please do not make the assumption this is meant on an attack against the Arkanian Alchemy Academy.  I would love to see such an establishment take root in Travance, so long as it follows the pre-established Trade and Economical standards set.

Walk in the Light,
Lucas R. Brand
Vassal of Pendarvin

Forgive my revisiting the topic, however I saw at the very bottom in small print that members of your Board will purchase Poisons.  Is this sanctioned by the Barony?  Poisons are nothing to be trifled with and it seems very broad a statement that you would purchase Poisons from any member of town or possible floating merchant.

There have been quite a few changes to the prices of alchemical items in the past few months. Its getting difficult for the merchants to keep up.

Are these prices endorsed by the Chancellor of Trade and discussed with the merchants in the Trade Guild?

Endorsement is a sticky wicket, but these prices have been approved by the Office of The chancellor of Trade.

Prices are as Lucas Brand suggested, Rank 1 being 2gold and on up, with the exception of higher list prices for any potion including essence of air.

Bear in mind that these prices are not what everyone should be charging but merely what the Academy will be charging. The benefit being that you will not have to hock your wares, or run all over Travance to find what it is you seek. Additionally we will buy and sell in bulk.

The Potion shop is a small facet of the academy, and prices will continue to be altered until all parties find satisfaction.

Independent trade is, and will always remain, encouraged.