Ryzen's Shack

A small wooden house built rather shoddily by someone who you can only assume to be Ryzen himself. There are random wooden planks sticking out at various edges, and it would be a stretch to call it a rectangular shape.

If it is between 8 am and 10 pm and you have the Quest Getting Skilled

The door is slightly ajar, with light seeping out from the inside. You approach and knock on the door, the wood groaning with each knock.

"Who's there?" a gruff voice calls out.

"An adventurer looking for Ryzen."

"State your business."

"The Guild told me to come find you, apparently you can teach me a combat skill?" you answer hesitantly.

The door opens slowly, revealing a short, old human with a long beard down to his waist. He looks surprisingly muscular for his age, with a youthful glean in his eyes. "Come on in."

You follow him into the shack, wondering what he has planned to teach you.


 * "Who are you?" "What, you've never heard of me before?" Ryzen asks incredulously. "I guess you're as uneducated as you look. Around these parts, I'm known by many names, Ryzen the Great, War Hero Ryzen, Ryzen of the Thousand Blades... the list goes on and on." He puffs out his chest, and looks at you, waiting for a response.  "Uhh... I guess I have heard of some of those," you lie. You've never heard of his name in your life. "You're the one who did that thing in the war right?"  "If by that thing you mean where I single-handily took down the Demon General Harkiss in the Battle of Skylake, you'd be correct!" Ryzen boasts. "Ah, I remember it just like it happened yesterday..."
 * One hour later "...and with a twist of my mighty blade Thunderbolt, I sliced off one of his three arms, while simultaneously dodging his brutal roundhouse kick! Even though I had trained by stamina levels to the max, I was tiring from the intense fight to the death. But I persevered! Blocking his next blow with the hilt of my blade, I spun around, and cut down five of the enemy demons who were sneaking up on me..."
 * Two hours later "...Harkiss unleashed an orb of black magic, which I just narrowly avoided by the skin of my teeth. Raising up Thunderbolt to the sky, I started to channel my magical power into the sword with flawless technique, to cast one of the most powerful spells ever known..."
 * Five hours later "..."  "..."  "Hey."  "HEY!"  You jolt awake, realizing that you had passed out halfway through his story. "I'm awake!" you stutter, hoping that he didn't notice. Ryzen glares at you, his eyes studying your every detail and you start to sweat.  "You come here to ask for a favor, and then fall asleep while I'm telling you my war stories?" He narrows his eyes. Then, his expression relaxes. "Lucky for you, I'm also a forgiving man," he says, after a long pause. "I'll teach you a skill, but I doubt you'll be any good at it anyway. Follow me."  Finally!
 * Follow Ryzen "Here, wear this." Ryzen passes you a thick vest, padded with unknown material. As you slip your arms through the holes, you see him pick up a sturdy looking stick. You have a bad feeling about this...  ...After being Ryzen's punching bag for half an hour, you walk away, not really sure what he taught you. All you remember is him swinging the stick with a speed and force unfitting for his age, and you being unable to dodge any of them.  "Come again soon!" waves Ryzen, as you hobble your way back towards the Guild Hall.
 * You gain a Skill: Quick Attack

If it is between 8 am and 10 pm and you have completed Getting Skilled, but have not yet apologized

"Oh, its you again. Back for more bedtime stories?"


 * "Sorry about falling asleep, that was pretty rude of me." The old man glares at you for a short while, then relaxes his expression. "I guess it's alright, I guess my stories do go on for a while. Anyway, what are you here for this time?"
 * Buy Items
 * Sturdy Stick - Cost: 15 Gold.
 * Slime Attraction Spray - Cost: 10 Gold.
 * Leave
 * "Yup! Got any more?" You're greeted by a door slamming in your face.
 * Leave

If you've apologized

"Oh, it's you again. What are you here for this time?"


 * Buy Items
 * Sturdy Stick - Cost: 15 Gold.
 * Slime Attraction Spray - Cost: 10 Gold.
 * Leave

If it is between 10 pm and 8 am

The door is tightly shut, and you are unable to see anything inside. Maybe the old man is asleep?