Grand Opening of The Arkanian Alchmical Academy

Will you have all of these items in stock, or is there an ordering process? Who will be the best person to contact if needing items right away?

Professor Suliman,

First and foremost, forgive me for questioning the integrity of a fellow academic, but it is currently on your word alone that we, the citizens of Travance, are to rely that the Chancellor has approved this, which, in my opinion, would be angering to those outside of your Academy.  Your Potion's Shop is selling a couple products below the list price to the public (namely your Alchemical Alcohol and Salves of Healing), thus endangering other businesses who are upholding the laws set forth by the Chancellor, which you, in your response to Mr. Lucas Brand and Squire Zafrin Yhatzi, declared as the truth.

It seems a bit hard to believe that the Chancellor of Trade, who is the Guildmaster of the Merchant's Guild, would harm businesses he is supposed to protect by allowing you to undersell products.  Then again, that is only my opinion, as I cannot speak for the rest of Travance.  Perhaps if the Chancellor chimed in on this matter, the entire issue can be cleared up.

Moreover, Professor, it appears you are in fact cheating members of your Academy out of their items.  You will only buy items from Academy members at 70% of your selling price, yet you sell to them at 80%.  There is no actual benefit to joining your Academy as far as prices go, especially considering the 10 gold membership fee.

As to your mentioning of the Shop being a small portion of the Academy, I personally am not able to see what else your Academy truly offers.  Would you enlighten me so that I may understand?

Finally, as Sister McKraegar said, you are telling a bold faced lie by claiming a 70-80% discount to Academy members.  Perhaps you should revise this.

In the Name of the Weave,

It is clear to any who have a basic understanding of economics that fixed prices can only prevail in a static economy or by force.  I have long sold basic food for less than the stated price, and only pay a gold piece when someon asks that I take some in payment.  As a counterpoint, I pay a premium for clothing (or make a long term arrangement with some tailors to take all they can provide).  Until the town acquires more tailors, that will be the way.  Luxuries were hard to come by when Travance was first settled, but as we are "Gypsy friendly" their various forms of entertinment provide a base that helps keep the price surpisingly affordable.

Katerina, you are correct in your statement about the discount.  People often make that mistake.  He is an accomlished alchemist, not a mathematician.

I wish to personally thank everyone for being so animated in their discussions about Trade.

As the Chancellor, I am always delighted when one of my favorite subjects is so vibrantly debated amongst the citizenry and nobility of Travance.

As to Professor Ben Suliman's pricing recommendations, we must remember that Ali is new to Travance.  These prices may have been the norm on the other side of the Rift, but things operate differently here in Travance.  I assure the citizens and nobility of Travance that I will make a diligent effort to sit down with Professor Ben Suliman at the next Baronial Feast and make certain that the pricing of his Acadame is in keeping with both the recognized (and easily accessible) Trade Regulations of Travance as well as the rules of the Merchant's Guild of Travance.

Again, thank you all for your fierce devotion to equitable trade and your interest in matters alkhemikal.  It warms my heart to know that the profession to which I have devoted so much of my life is so well respected and so needed here in Travance.

Now that the pricing list has been removed and has been placed under review by the Acadame and the Chancellery of Trade, I consider this matter closed.  Should you have any additional questions, please feel free to write me a personal missive or contact my Trade Enforcer, Master Odo Garaath.

On this first day of summer, may the light of Valos and the winds of Gaia be with you.

Sincerely,