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 | Rarity | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 gp 2 sp | 10 gp | "Absolution" | common |
By Earl Vincent Banned in some regions for its corrupting influence, Absolution is a persuasive text on the virtues of selfishness. It is considered to be a holy book by followers of Vastra. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 5 gp | 5 gp | "Another strange spirit" | common |
By Sheyemeek Throomapup Not a particularly famous book, but entertaining none the less. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 13 gp | 12 gp 5 sp | "Classical Songs" (Mint) | common |
By Edward Zephier Contains lyrics and musical notation for many popular bard songs. Includes "I'll have what's mine", "The maiden and the dragon", and "Wail of The Wizard". The book is in mint condition. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 11 gp | 10 gp | "Fingeth's Book of Common Cursive" | common |
By Fingeth A calligraphers guide to the Common alphabet. When making a ability check using a Forgery Kit involving Common, you can consult this book to gain +1 to the check. You can only consult one book per check. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 15 gp | 15 gp | "Getting away with murder" (1st Edition) | uncommon |
By Induilawen Detective fiction. 6 seemly unconnected individuals are invited to an isolated mansion. When one of their number is murdered, they must all figure out who did it and why, before the watch arrive. It is from the first print run. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 25 gp | 25 gp | "K'ryn's Tales of Teyruse" (Illustrated) | common |
By Mr. K'ryn A collection of traditional fairy-tales, collected by Mr. K'ryn. These stories are set in Teyruse, before it was destroyed by the calamity. K'ryn makes the improbable claim that he witnessed them first-hand. Includes: "The man who flew too high", "The lost labyrinth" and "The golden sheep". An expensive illustrated edition, with painted etchings. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 10 gp | 10 gp | "Lurgid bee" | common |
By Peree Doolapup A collection of pretty awful experimental poems. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 5 gp | 5 gp | "My enchanting child" | common |
By Maximala Tanagaen-Keovear Not a particularly famous book, but a good read. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 4 gp 8 sp | 5 gp | "One last hero" | common |
By Finarfmil Klichikul Not a particularly famous book, but pretty interesting. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 8 gp 2 sp | 8 gp | "Organised Crime" (Dog-eared) | common |
This book appears to contain the constitution and bylaws of a thieves guild. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition. |
5 lbs. |
| 2 | 20 gp | 20 gp | "Poisons and Antidotes" | common |
By Galionan Auglaraan A exhaustive guide to the symptoms of various poisons, and the creation of antitoxin. When making a medicine check to identify a poison, you can consult this book to gain +1 to the check. You can only consult one book per check. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 9 gp 2 sp | 10 gp | "The Chef's Manual of Spices" | common |
By Chef Gorman A complete guide on the usage of spices in cooking. Which spices for which dishes, how much, and when. The cover bears the quote, "Spices aren't a blunt instrument." |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 8 gp 1 sp | 8 gp | "The Road" (Dog-eared) | common |
By Cissy Garner The most popular tales of Caspio's adventures, packed with romance and danger, these stories have been passed down via Oral Tradition for generations, and now are collected together in print for the first time. A holy book for the devout. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 5 gp 2 sp | 5 gp | "This thinking heart" | common |
By Pansynth Benton Not a particularly famous book, but a good read. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 9 gp 2 sp | 10 gp | "Truth and Light" | common | A book of holy scripture laying out the tenants of the faith for followers of Solina. | 5 lbs. |
| 1 | 4 gp 8 sp | 5 gp | "Ugly river" | common |
By Rhierup Rhoomapup Not a particularly famous book, but a good read. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 4 gp 9 sp | 5 gp | "Uneven desert" | common |
By Cliep Not a particularly famous book and a disappointing read. |
5 lbs. |