The Merchmaid Yardhena brings forth wares from the deepest seas, from sunken ships and lightless grottos. She even ventures occasionally to the Elemental Plane of Water and returns with exotic goods for sale. Those who can journey beneath the sea to exchange rare goods of the Drylands Above for her treasures may have a chance to receive goods not available anywhere else.
Here are some of the exotic goods that Yardhena might have for sale: 1. Heavy Water - This water comes from the deepest depths of the Elemental Plane of Water, near the borders of the Positive Energy and Earth Elemental Planes. A small vial containing one fluid ounce weighs nearly a pound, and it is a rich cobalt colour, glowing with a dim blue light about equivalent to a mundane candle. A drop of the water cures any thirst, and tipping the vial on even the driest desert can transform it into a lush and verdant garden. A vial sells for around 2,000 gold pieces. 2. Primeval Eolith - This weathered and worn fossil was retrieved from the black abyss below the seas, where even the greatest leviathans fear to go. It is said that all life emerged from these depths in the times before ancient was even the future, and that this relic is all that remains of the beasts that developed in this sludge. Necromancers, druids, and archmages have all sought these specimens at times, and the possibility of magically restoring one of these primal beasts could offer incredible secrets and knowledge. This fossil sells for close to 10,000 gold pieces. 3. Bag of Sand Coins: This simple bag of knotted mesh ropes, woven from Triton hair, holds a bundle of a dozen small flat discs, marked with what seem to be starfish shapes and fine scribbles. Each is a living creature, and if pulled from the bag as an action and tossed to an empty space within 30 feet, they expand in size and rapidly become a thrashing undersea creature. The creature has statistics equal to a Giant Octopus, and will follow the owner's commands for 1 minute before drying up and fading into a sand coin again, then rapidly crumbling into dust. 4. Bag of Drenchair - This leather sack, nearly the size of a human, bobs and floats while in water, but seems to weight nothing when above the waves. It comes with a ribbed hose and an awkward leather mouthpiece, which can be strapped onto most creatures. It is gathered from certain vents that open to dimensional pockets leading to the Elemental Plane of Air, and creatures that are required to breathe water can breathe this vapour without experiencing any ill-effects. Some say it was creates for the servants of dread Aboleths, others say that it hails from the mystical Kephaloth Empire. A bag sells for close to 500 gold pieces, and lasts a Medium humanoid for around a month, with careful use. If spilled, the vapour causes invisible moisture to manifest on surfaces, and quickly boils away. 5. The treasure of Ardrossan's Bounty - Four centuries ago, a vast sailing-vessel was built, named Ardrossan's Bounty, a dreadnought of the Empire of the Blood. She was a beauty, with a hull of darkwood, seven tall masts, more than forty sails, and scores of weapons. She was unconquered in battle against the pirate fleets of the Sapphire Isles, but vanished beneath the waves with all hands following a mighty storm. Her holds were filled with the treasure of a hundred towns, and chief among these was a polished sphere of labradorite, nearly the size of a man's head. This was a precious relic valuable to the goddess of the sea, and it is said that by making this an offering to her, one can earn an incredible boon. However, it draws the attention of the Kephaloths, or perhaps even a Kraken, and possessing it for too long may bring down destruction on your head. This gemstone sells for no less than 20,000 gold pieces, although Yardhena may take a lower offer to shift it from her stock quickly. 6. Pearl of Lustrous Power. This pearl is a perfect sphere of exquisite colour and lustrousness, constantly shifting like a living oilslick. Holding it in the hand confers a surge of magical energy. While this pearl is on your person, you can use an action to speak its command word and cast a single spell from the sorcerer spell list, up to 2nd level. Once you use the pearl, it can't be used again until dawn of the next day. If you are a spellcaster, it can be a spell of up to 5th level instead. This pearl sells for no less than 20,000 gold pieces. Comments are closed.
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