Back to Basics - New Horizons

It was a brand new day and I had money in my pocket. The cooking recipe I had paid little more than a silver for had given me returns in the golds. I had more money than I had ever had before. All for selling one recipe. I looked at the money in my hand and had a thought. Could I do the same with other recipes?

I decided to try expanding my horizons. When I had entered the city the night before I had noticed 2 towers outside the main gates. One of them had a large boat suspended beneath a large bag that seemed to be holding it off the ground. That morning I decided to check them out. Heading out and walking West a ways I got to the closest tower. I headed up to the top platform using the stairs within. Up there were a couple of goblins who explained that the flying ships or zeppelins were free transport provided by the leadership of the Horde to allow their members to travel great distances with ease.

I hopped on the first one to Thunder Bluff and enjoyed the ride looking at the ground passing below. It was a very pleasant trip and I marveled at how much more tranquil the wilderness became the closer we got to the city of the Taurens.

I marvelled at the great city when I arrived. Situated high above the ground upon 3 great pillars, there was a quietness and calm not present in Orgrimmar. Stopping briefly to have some fun with the festival that was still running, I then went for a pleasant walk through the city.

It was as I was wandering, I came across a little hut out of the way. There, a young Tauren offered small prairie dogs. It seems the surrounding lands teamed with them and this enterprising fellow was selling them as pets. I pondered on this and saw an opportunity here for me. The city was a little out of the way and I could reach more customers by using the auction houses present in all cities. Handing over a gold and a half, I bought 3 of the critters and ran to place one straight up for auction at almost 20 times what I paid for it.

I had heard of a village out in the plains of Mulgore and took a leisurely walk to Bloodhoof Village, situated on the edge of a most peaceful lake. Once there, I perused the vendors and bought a few cooking recipes I found. If it had worked once then maybe it would work again.

I decided then to use the magical item the innkeeper in Orgrimmar had given me. The world shimmered around me and I found myself standing in the front of the inn in the hot dusty bustle of the Orc capital. I decided there and then that very soon I would have to trade my room in here for one out with the Taurens. It would be further from the busy trade but the peaceful nature appealed to me more.

I chose then to run to Razor Hill and back, buying a few more recipes while there. These to were given to the auctioner to try and find some buyers for.

The next few days were spent relaxing in Orgrimmar. I checked with the auctioner and started to get my goods returned unsold. I found that someone else started selling the same things that I was. In fact more of them and at a cheaper price. I now had competition. I would have to start lowering my prices but I wasn't bothered to much. I had started with 6s and now had a lot of gold. I could afford it.

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This has been written while away from wow and from memory so I am not sure exactly how much I have made so far. Play time is around 2 hours if memory serves me right. Will be trying to get back into updating this blog better in future.