[Location] Float Away

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Located off the Petal of the Whispering Zephyr, Float Away is a unique boutique. Though it seems as if the simple, one-roomed wooden building was floating of it’s own accord, it is actually supported by half a dozen strong, spindly branches that grew upwards out of a branch far below. Taking advantage of this unique cluster, a floor of logs was laid down to support the building itself. Walkways from all directions connect the floating platform with the nearby Petal, making sure that should a great gust of wind rip through, Float Away stays safe and sound despite its name. Inside is a fine display of the wares, various balloons and gliders of every type and color available pinned to walls or neatly showcased on shelves. There is a single desk in the far corner of the room, free of clutter and surrounded by chairs. In the corner behind the desk is a small, twisting stairway that leads up through a trapdoor in the roof and to yet another ladder. To climb this would put one in the shops Crow's Nest, where customers are guided in loosing or flying their purchases should they so desire. The products themselves are one of a kind. All handmade by the elderly couple who owns the shop, both the balloons and the gliders are made from all natural materials. An ingenious folding technique, that the couple refuses to share, creates the balloons from a single sheet of paper or dried animal skins. Shape, size and materials determine the price of these. Stored flat, the balloon must be gently shaken or blown open into there intended shape. The bottoms of each balloon are flat, leaving space for the small, lightweight candle whose heat makes each balloon float. The gliders are a different story. Thin, durable strips of bark are gently harvested and soaked in hot water for an entire day. After the bark becomes pliable, it is bent and folded into the shape of a specific bird and left to dry in the sun. They are then painted, either to accurately represent the bird or to give the shape a fantastical look.   Reggie Name: Reggie Race: Human DoB: Winter 5, 455 AV PoB: Unknown Title: Balloon Maker Skills: Papercrafting- 82 Drawing- 53 Business- 37 Candlemaking- 27 Having grown up on the road with his family, traveling Mizahar, Reggie was determined to see it all before he decided upon a place that he wanted to settle down. City after city disappointed in some way; too loud, too quiet, too something until he found The Spires. Rich with culture and just the perfect mix of everything else, Reggie felt like he was home from the second he found the place, and he hasn’t left since. He and his wife, Lauda, have made a name for themselves throughout, well known for their beautiful craftsmanship and artistic skills.   Lauda Name: Lauda Race: Human DoB: Fall 66th, 457 AV PoB: Denval Title: Glider Crafter Skills: Woodworking- 79 Painting-60 Business- 40 Fishing- 34 Lauda grew up on a boat with her father. The two of them supported their family by fishing and selling what they couldn’t eat. As the only child, Lauda was left with most of the work, especially when her parents began to get on in age. It wasn’t long before she was running the whole operation herself. And doing a fine job, too. Her parents passed away together, the same summer that Reggie appeared in the small fishing town. It was love at first sight, of course, and the two were inseparable. Having never traveled far from the water, Lauda was more than ready to join Reggie on his travels, falling just as in love with The Spires as he when they finally ended up there.   Employment And Training Positions Available Clerk 3gm/day Training Paper Crafting Wood Working   Prices Star Balloon: Paper- 1GM ; Hide- 2GM Sun Balloon: Paper-1GM ; Hide- 2GM Moon Balloon: Paper-2GM ; Hide- 3GM Various Colored Balloon: Paper- 2GM ; Hide- 3GM Balloon with Basket: Paper- 4GM ; Hide- 5GM Extra String: 1GM Parrot Glider- 2GM Raven- 2GM Eagle- 3GM Hummingbird- 1GM Hawk- 2GM Falcon- 2GM Buzzard- 3GM Duck- 2GM Swan- 3GM Various Songbird- 1GM Moderator's Note: Hiring requires Moderation, everything else requires no moderation. *Credit to Aidara.