Holden Books
172 year old Human construction, medium sized
Location: City of Abingend
Owned by: Rogerius Holden
A historic 7th Century half-timbered house. A friendly black cat greets strangers as they approach. It's nametag says "Laura." The dwelling also serves as a Booksellers.
Occupants
| Name | Role | Age | Gender | Race | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylewynus Ware | Shopkeep's Assistant | 25 | Male | Human | He is an adult human with blue eyes, long flowing dyed brown hair, a clean shaven face, and light brown skin. |
| Gonilda Holden | 53 | Female | Human | She is an elderly human with grey eyes, long tied back dyed brown hair, and light pink skin. | |
| Marie Ware | Shopkeep's Assistant | 21 | Female | Human | She is an adult human with amber eyes (behind a pair of spectacles), red and grey streaked hair in a bun, and light pink skin. |
| Mary Holden | Housekeeper | 44 | Female | Human | She is an adult human with amber eyes, long flowing auburn hair, and medium brown skin. |
| Mona Holden | 4 | Female | Human | She is a human child with amber eyes, short red hair, and light pink skin. | |
| Rogerius Holden | Shopkeep | 46 | Male | Human | He is an adult human with grey eyes (behind a pair of spectacles), balding dyed red hair, bushy sideburns, and light pink skin. |
Family Tree
- Rogerius Holden (♂/46) + Mary Holden nee Robertson (♀/44/Rogerius' wife)
- Marie Ware nee Holden (♀/21/Rogerius' daughter) + Aylewynus Ware (♂/25/Rogerius' son in-law)
- Mona Holden (♀/4/Rogerius' daughter)
- Gonilda Holden (♀/53/Rogerius' half-sister)
Items for sale
At this location, items are priced between 92% and 105% of their base value.
| Available | Price | Value | Item | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 gp | 10 gp | "Advanced Weaving" |
By Emeldida Eledhwen Pearson A compilation of some very complex weaving patterns. To the layman, the techniques presented may as well be magical, and even an accomplished weaver may have difficulty with some of the patterns. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 4 gp 7 sp | 5 gp | "Brilliant adventure" |
By Deare Not a particularly famous book, however it is well written. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 11 gp | 10 gp | "Delving Deeper" |
By Thóni Eagertunnel A guide on the construction of deep mineshafts, with a particular emphases on how to do so safely. It covers such mining disasters as cave-ins, flooding, gas-pockets and monster attacks. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 4 gp 7 sp | 5 gp | "Fast mystery" |
By Bingan Hess Not a particularly famous book, yet thought provoking. |
5 lbs. |
| 2 | 9 gp 3 sp | 10 gp | "Fingeth's Book of Sroughten Runes" |
By Fingeth A calligraphers guide to the Sroughten alphabet, used by Dwaves, Gnomes, Orcs, Goblins and Giants. When making a ability check using a Forgery Kit involving Sroughten, you can consult this book to gain +1 to the check. You can only consult one book per check. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 7 gp 5 sp | 8 gp | "Fishes and Frogs" (Dog-eared) |
By Reyen Heyemapup A book of traditional Otterfolk recipes. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 4 gp | 4 gp | "Her chaotic cat" (Dog-eared) |
By Honora Fitzgerald Not a particularly famous book, yet memorable. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 4 gp 8 sp | 5 gp | "No bitter sun" |
By Deare Not a particularly famous book, however it is well written. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 9 gp 4 sp | 10 gp | "Organised Crime" | This book appears to contain the constitution and bylaws of a thieves guild. | 5 lbs. |
| 1 | 6 gp 2 sp | 6 gp | "Phrenology: Reading Skulls" |
By Doe Green Teaches a method for deducing personality and intellect from the shape of a persons head. Convincingly written but ultimately not useful or true. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 9 gp 4 sp | 10 gp | "The Book of Rebirth" |
By Blossom Oakeeper Collected observations on the lifecycles of the natural world, studied as a Holy Book by the followers of Gaia. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 9 gp 2 sp | 10 gp | "The Chef's Soup Selection" |
By Chef Gorman Soup recipes ranging from incredibly simple to astonishingly complex. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 9 gp 2 sp | 10 gp | "The Legend of King Uther" |
By Myrthaine Clipiffer A retelling of a old chivalrous tale of a king and his court in pre-calamity Teyruse. Scholars are split on if King Uther was a real historical figure. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 5 gp 8 sp | 6 gp | "The Magic of Herbs: Healing Made Easy" |
By Doe Green A book of traditional healing and treatments. Mostly incorrect. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 5 gp | 5 gp | "This ugly mountain" |
By Alviva Burrel Not a particularly famous book, yet memorable. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 7 gp 4 sp | 8 gp | "Traditional Otterfolk Songs" (Dog-eared) |
By Tinuien Summell Contains lyrics and musical notation for many traditional otterfolk bard songs. It contains the original otterese and common translations. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 11 gp | 10 gp | "Wines of Ataland" |
By Webb Oldchest Korort Ebnint Cloudy Pandorane A geographical guide to the various wineries in Ataland. Also includes the author's reviews of their offerings. The first work of it's type and de facto definitive word on the topic. |
5 lbs. |