Improving Standards Of Dress

Speak with vendors and servants around the Hilthorn district about higher standards of dress. - Unfortunate Unfashionables Questioned (0/5)

Lord Villem looks over you a moment and says, "While I know that you yourself may have much of a mind for fashion, I hope you can appreciate how we of House Hilthorn value keeping up appearances. Lately, standards seem to have been slipping among our servants and the vendors we allow to sell in our neighborhood. Would you go speak with them about wearing more proper attire?"

Lord Villem Hilthorn
Quest Offering Lord Villem looks over you a moment and says, "While I know that you yourself may have much of a mind for fashion, I hope you can appreciate how we of House Hilthorn value keeping up appearances. Lately, standards seem to have been slipping amoung our servants and the vendors we allow to sell in out neighborhood. Would you go speak with them about wearing more proper attire?" "Clean Up a Bit?" (1) You say, "NPC, I must speak with you." "What is it?" asks NPC. "I'm a little busy." You say, "I'll just take a moment of your time. I am here to speak with you on behalf of the Hilthorns." "What is it now?" asks NPC. "It appears that they're dissatisfied with what everyone is wearing," you say. "What everyone is wearing?" asks NPC. "Are they serious? There are so many more important things to think about." You nod and say, "While that may be true, it is their edict." "I know," says NPC, scowling. "They told me about their little code of dress when I started working here." "And I spent many silver outfitting myself!" says NPC. "And now they want me to spend more?" You shrug and say, "Perhaps it's just a matter of the clothes getting too old." "Too old? This was three weeks ago!" says NPC. "Well," you say, "I am not sure what to tell you, except that it is a condition of working in this district." NPC mutters and then sighs. "Very well. I will go see a tailor when I can." "Clean Up a Bit?" (2) You say, "NPC, do you have a moment?" "I am a bit busy, but I could spare a moment," says NPC. "What do you need?" "I am here to speak with you about your clothes," you say. "My... Clothes?" says NPC. "Yes, have the Hilthorns explained to you that you're held to a certain standard of dress here in Black Orchid Forum?" NPC says, "Yes, when I first began working here." "Well, it seems you're not quite following it well enough to their standards," you say. "Though it isn't just you," you say, "it seems that everyone is failing." NPC frowns and says, "I have been doing my best..." "I understand, but apparently, the Hilthorns demand better," you say. NPC mutters, "I should have gone to work for someone else." You shrug and say, "That is something to consider, but these are the standards to follow if you're working here." "Clean Up a Bit?" (3) You say, "Good day to you, NPC." NPC nods you and says, "Good day, what do you need?" You say, "Lord Villem has sent me to speak with everyone in the Forum about, well, clothing." "Really?" asks NPC. "He is wasting everyone's time with such a discussion?" You nod and say, "Apparently, having everyone dress well is a priority of the Hilthorns." NPC nods and says, "Oh I know, I know. They want everything to be perfection. Well, not all of us having access to the glamour they do." You nod and say, "I understand that it's a little unrealistic, but it is what they demand." "And if I want to continue working here, I need to respect it," parrots NPC. "I've heard it all before." "I just wish something would happen to them one day to make them realize how hard life is for everyone else," says NPC. "But with magic and money at their fingertips, they have no idea what it means to live a normal life," says NPC. "How something like clothing can be so difficult to maintain." You nod and say, "Unfortunately, they don't, and they are in charge of this area." NPC frowns and nods, sighing. "I guess I'll have to see Shamus Mcwright about a loan." "Clean Up a Bit?" (4) You say, "NPC, did you notice that you have a hole in your shirt?" "A hole?" asks NPC. "I must have snagged it..." "You should take care that the Hilthorns don't notice it," you point out. NPC looks suddently afraid. "Do you think that they have noticed?" You shrug and say, "I cannot be sure, but I wouldn't risk it." NPC bites his lip. "I thought I noticed Lord Villem studying me earlier..." "Oh, I do hope it was just my imagination!" says NPC. "Why are you so afraid?" you ask. NPC looks at you with wide eyes. "You have seen their undead servants, right? They used to be living, breathing people..." "Rumor is those are people who displeased them," finishes NPC quietly. "I don't want to end up a zombie because I have a hole in my shirt!" "I'm sure it is just a rumor," you say, "they are probably from regular dead people." "Besides, Lord Villem seems displeased with everyone," you say, "I am sure that you have not been singled out." NPC nods, still visibly upset. "I'll sew it up right away." "I would recommend buying new clothes entirely," you say. NPC nods and says, "That is probably prudent. Thank you for the advice." "Clean Up a Bit?" (5) You say, "NPC, is that oil on your shirt?" NPC nods and says, "I think I got a little splashed when I was dealing with an oil lamp..." You say, "And yet you kept the same clothing on?" NPC blinks and says, "I couldn't very well go home just to change..." You say, "You aren't aware of the Hilthorn's standards for dress in their district?" NPC shrugs and says, "It is just a little splash..." "A splash here, a smudge there, and you look a mess," you say. "But my work tends to get me dirty anyway," says NPC. "Well them there's no need to start off on the wrong foot, is there?" you ask. NPC frowns and says, "So I am not dressed well enough for the Hilthorns?" "That is the idea," you say, "though it seems that they are generally dissatisfied with the standards in the district..." NPC shakes her head and says, "I miss the days of druidic magic! They used to spend all weekend out in the woods, rolling in mud. A little stain was more acceptable then." You shrug and say, "I guess necromancy demands perfection." "Or Perthia Hilthorn," mutters NPC. Quest Completion Lord Villem says, "So we should see a rise in quality soon?" Excellent." [Continue] Lord Villem say, "Here. Let us dress you a little better as well."