User:Artinum

Biography

Artinum is a perpetually confused but well-meaning avatar scratching together a decent living in the world of Ancient Egypt. He is supported in this lifestyle by the vast amount of time he spends in the role of a middle aged software packager several thousand years in the future. It's a tedious game, but it pays the bills and keeps him in onions.

When he's not tending sheep, making bricks or wondering whether cicadas are mythical, Artinum also writes novels and obeys the whims of the cat.

Based in UK, so normally on GMT (except during daylight savings). I also work a full time job, so I'm mostly evenings and weekends.

Tattoo Requirements

I've never got on well with these in past tales, so here are my current requirements for advice and opinion.

   First Mortar Option:
       Fresh Meadowsweet, 4 Ash Palm Resin, Powdered Emerald
       Between 100 and 200 feet above sea level, On Grass
   Second Mortar Option:
       Fresh Primula, 3 Khaya Youth Resin, Powdered Sapphire
       Between 500 and 600 feet above sea level, On Clay
   Third Mortar Option:
       Fresh Gynura, 7 Monkey Palm Resin, Powdered Diamond
       Near a School, Between 100 and 200 feet above sea level
   Fourth Mortar Option:
       Fresh Tiny Clover, 2 Katsura Sapling Resin, Powdered Sapphire
       On a Hilltop, On Rock
   Fifth Mortar Option:
       Fresh Artemisia, 3 Scaley Hardwood Resin, Powdered Sapphire
       On Sand, Between 100 and 200 feet above sea level
   Sixth Mortar Option:
       Fresh Satsatchi, 1 Peaches 'n Cream Maple Resin, Powdered Diamond
       On Dirt, Between 500 and 600 feet above sea level
   Seventh Mortar Option:
       Fresh Bitter Florian, 3 Razor Palm Resin, Powdered Opal
       Near a Papyrus Plant, At least 600 feet above sea level

Trades

I'm currently looking for the following items:

Cucumbers, or cucumber seeds.
Herbs - Common Rosemary, Common Sage
A cow for my ranch. Ferdinand the Bull is looking lonely.

I'm always happy to receive:

Papyrus or papyrus seeds
Silk cloth
Cats :-)

Things I can supply:

I have a ton of Coal at the moment, as well as enormous stocks of Mutton and Honey. You are welcome to them.
I can make charcoal to order (wood is appreciated but I have a decent stock).
I can also make most glassware, though materials for them are welcome.
I usually have a modest stock of most basic materials (bricks, boards, firebricks, etc). I can make more if you need a big order.
I have limited stocks of various other items - if there's something in particular you need, let me know and I'll see what I can do.

Alignment and Acro

I've made minimal progress on both of these, largely because the big events usually take place when I'm not online. I am happy to try either if I'm not busy with something else.

Oyster Catcher

I've almost finished this test for the first time in many tales. Just looking for three more pearls:

Two medium pearls - each is either black, smoke or white.
One large pearl - either black or coral.

Guilds

I am a member of Amigos, Hunting in the Darkest Night and Tattoos 4 U.

Research Goals

None of my own, but I'm always happy to pitch in where I can.