Abingend Public Library

Abingend Public Library is run by Della Guy, who tends to the books, sorts the shelves and occasionally acquires new stock.

The library's upkeep and Della's small salary are paid from the public coffers and as such the library is ostensibly open to all citizens. However, the authority to grant or deny library access lies in the hands of Della, who issues Library Cards. To obtain a card, you must be a citizen and be able to convince her you are trustworthy and will look after the books.

Inside the library, you can hear a pin drop. The only sounds are the shuffling of pages from the reading area, which is populated with a few citizens engrossed in their books.

Stock

Books are for viewing on-site only, and with permission of the librarian. They are not for sale, however book trades might be considered.

Available	Price	Item	Rarity	Description	Weight
1	10 gp	"A brief history of Ataland for children (or busy adults)"	common	By Lóhal, daughter of Tharóin A quick summary of the last 800 years.	5 lbs.
1	10 gp	"A few bad apples"	common	By Bofáin Taleforger Fiction. An honest watchman is framed by corrupt fellow officers. While on the run, he must find proof of his innocence.	5 lbs.
1	10 gp	"A game of mistars"	common	By Induilawen Detective fiction. Celeel Clue faces her greatest challenge yet, a foe of equally genius intellect. It's the last book in the series. At the end of the story, Celeel sacrifices herself to defeat her arch-nemesis.	5 lbs.
1	25 gp	"A game of mistars" (Illustrated)	common	By Induilawen Detective fiction. Celeel Clue faces her greatest challenge yet, a foe of equally genius intellect. It's the last book in the series. At the end of the story, Celeel sacrifices herself to defeat her arch-nemesis. An expensive illustrated edition, with painted etchings.	5 lbs.
1	2 gp	"A genealogical history of the high-elves" (Ruined)	common	By Lóhal, daughter of Tharóin A detailed genealogy of the high-elven nobility dating back to the founding of Ataland. The book is in terrible condition. It's bent out of shape and pages are missing.	5 lbs.
2	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	10 gp	"Alchemical Tables and Ratios Explained"	common	By Grhal Baker An updated reference book of chemical combinations and what they do when mixed, updated with a appendix explaining how to use fractions. When making an arcana skill check on the subject of alchemy, you can consult this book to gain +1 to the check. You can only consult one book per check.	5 lbs.
1	4 gp	"Another mysterious hunt" (Dog-eared)	common	By Dora Newfoot Not a particularly famous book, but pretty interesting. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"Another uneven beach"	common	By Pieru Rhemapup Not a particularly famous book, but pretty interesting.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"Any chaotic mystery"	common	By Fatissaba Sackgirdle Not a particularly famous book, but pretty interesting.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"Any smart man"	common	By Donnala Buncegardner-Coifer Not a particularly famous book, but a page-turner.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"Bad child"	common	By Loretta Nelson Not a particularly famous book, but a page-turner.	5 lbs.
1	10 gp	"Battle Tactics of The Great Faction War"	common	By Lóhal, daughter of Tharóin This book details some of the battle tactics in use during the great war. While centuries old, there is still wisdom to be found.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"Bitter challenge"	common	By Drieli Gambuck Not a particularly famous book, but entertaining.	5 lbs.
1	6 gp 3 sp	"Bitter challenge" (Mint)	common	By Drieli Gambuck Not a particularly famous book, but entertaining. The book is in mint condition.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"Chaotic quest"	common	By Orophor the First Not a particularly famous book, but surprising to the end.	5 lbs.
1	7 gp	"Cliffhanger"	common	By Amber Rose A trashy romance novel. Two men find love while on a grueling and dangerous mountain trek.	5 lbs.
2	10 gp	"Collected Histories of High Teyruse"	common	By Myrthaine Clipiffer A set of courtly romance stories set in an idealized historical version of pre-calamity Teyruse.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"Every brilliant sun"	common	By Leroy Boon Not a particularly famous book, but a good read.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"Every chaotic cat"	common	By Amrahieth the First Not a particularly famous book, but pretty interesting.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"Every last adventure"	common	By Chester Chetbuck the 2nd Not a particularly famous book and unintentionally funny.	5 lbs.
1	8 gp	"Fingeth's Book of Sroughten Runes" (Dog-eared)	common	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. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition.	5 lbs.
2	10 gp	"Fishes and Frogs"	common	By Reyen Heyemapup A book of traditional Otterfolk recipes.	5 lbs.
1	10 gp	"From Basket to Zigzag: A Book for Weavers"	common	By Emeldida Eledhwen Pearson A pattern book, with instructions on how to recreate all the most popular cloth designs and regional weaves. Aimed at the professional weaver but may also be of use to anyone who needs to create an authentic disguise...	5 lbs.
4	10 gp	"Getting away with murder"	common	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.	5 lbs.
1	10 gp	"Glind palt Glaich"	common	By Inelda Orbrysar A collection uplifting poetry in the original Elvish.	5 lbs.
2	10 gp	"Good Without Gods"	common	An anonymous paladin's treatise on how to be a good and just person without faith in any of the deities.	5 lbs.
1	8 gp	"Good Without Gods" (Dog-eared)	common	An anonymous paladin's treatise on how to be a good and just person without faith in any of the deities. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"Good job"	common	By Sheyemeek Throomapup Not a particularly famous book, but a page-turner.	5 lbs.
1	8 gp	"Grhals Alchemical Tables" (Dog-eared)	common	By Grhal Baker A groundbreaking reference book of chemical combinations and what they do when mixed. Invaluable to the trained alchemist, utterly impenetrable to the layman. When making an arcana skill check with proficiency on the subject of alchemy, you can consult this book to gain +2 to the check. You can only consult one book per check. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition.	5 lbs.
3	7 gp	"Healer of my heart"	common	By Amber Rose A trashy romance novel. The book involves a solider who falls for the healer who saved his life.	5 lbs.
1	25 gp	"Healing with Plants: A Beginner's Guide" (Mint)	common	By Galionan Auglaraan A short tome detailing medical herbs. This volume is aimed at beginners and amateurs. When making a herbalism kit check, you can consult this book to gain +1 to the check. You can only consult one book per check. The book is in mint condition.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"His new child"	common	By Nancy Hatcher Not a particularly famous book, but pretty interesting.	5 lbs.
3	10 gp	"I ne'er do that"	common	By Peree Doolapup A collection of love poems.	5 lbs.
1	15 gp	"K'ryn's Fairy-tales" (1st Edition)	uncommon	By Mr. K'ryn A collection of traditional fairy-tales, collected by Mr. K'ryn. The book makes the dubious claim the stories were collected from actual fairies. Includes: "The humungous dwarf", "The boy who cried owlbear", and "The princess' bride". It is from the first print run.	5 lbs.
2	10 gp	"K'ryn's Return to Fairyland"	common	By Mr. K'ryn An apocryphal account of Mr. K'ryns adventure back to Fairyland, after being urged by his own fans to find more fairy-tales. The book contains several short stories within the main story.	5 lbs.
2	10 gp	"Lament"	common	A book of sacred songs celebrating death, most often used in worship of Kalis and at the funerals of his followers.	5 lbs.
1	8 gp	"Lament" (Dog-eared)	common	A book of sacred songs celebrating death, most often used in worship of Kalis and at the funerals of his followers. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition.	5 lbs.
1	12 gp 5 sp	"Lament" (Mint)	common	A book of sacred songs celebrating death, most often used in worship of Kalis and at the funerals of his followers. The book is in mint condition.	5 lbs.
1	2 gp	"Lament" (Ruined)	common	A book of sacred songs celebrating death, most often used in worship of Kalis and at the funerals of his followers. The book is in terrible condition. It's bent out of shape and pages are missing.	5 lbs.
1	10 gp	"Let sleeping dragons lie"	common	By Bofáin Taleforger Fiction. An aging thief re-assembles his old crew for one last score: stealing a dragon's horde.	5 lbs.
2	10 gp	"Lurgid bee"	common	By Peree Doolapup A collection of pretty awful experimental poems.	5 lbs.
1	2 gp	"Lurgid bee" (Ruined)	common	By Peree Doolapup A collection of pretty awful experimental poems. The book is in terrible condition. It's bent out of shape and pages are missing.	5 lbs.
1	10 gp	"Mixology Magic"	common	By Webb Oldchest Korort Ebnint Cloudy Pandorane The title and cover of this book suggest it to be an arcane tome. But inside are directions on how to mix alcohols with tonics, fruit juices and teas. These sweet alcohol infusions are a gnomish specialty.	5 lbs.
2	10 gp	"Moon City: Invasion"	common	By Gus Newman A spinoff from the "Spellships" magic-fiction series. A mysterious alien army targets Moon City.	5 lbs.
1	7 gp	"My Witch"	common	By Amber Rose A trashy romance novel. The book is about a simple farmer, swept off his feet by a beautiful and powerful sorceress.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp 6 sp	"My Witch" (Dog-eared)	common	By Amber Rose A trashy romance novel. The book is about a simple farmer, swept off his feet by a beautiful and powerful sorceress. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition.	5 lbs.
1	1 gp	"One bitter day" (Ruined)	common	By Thear Not a particularly famous book, but a good read. The book is in terrible condition. It's bent out of shape and pages are missing.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"One happy dream"	common	By Alarihal Dickson-Muggardner Not a particularly famous book, but a page-turner.	5 lbs.
1	4 gp	"One happy hero" (Dog-eared)	common	By Prien Wheeypup Not a particularly famous book, but entertaining. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition.	5 lbs.
1	6 gp	"Phrenology: Reading Skulls"	common	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	10 gp	"Pirates of Ataland"	common	By Frank Strickland A book all about pirates. How they operate, customs and codes, and other information on the pirate way of life. Unlike other more fanciful volumes, this book depicts a very accurate - and grisly - look at life onboard a pirate ship.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"Some chaotic woman"	common	By Primrosll Vaughan-Flowers Not a particularly famous book, but entertaining none the less.	5 lbs.
1	4 gp	"Some happy quest" (Dog-eared)	common	By Poor Pleenpup Not a particularly famous book, but entertaining none the less. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"Some thinking child"	common	By Fain Forgestrut Not a particularly famous book and unintentionally funny.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"Some thinking island"	common	By Nesmarsth Rhozirud Not a particularly famous book, but entertaining.	5 lbs.
1	10 gp	"Spellships: 2 - The Victory"	common	By Gus Newman A book in a magic-fiction series about boats that fly through the sky using advanced magic. In this book the heroes win their own spellship - "The Victory", after saving some moon-folk.	5 lbs.
1	10 gp	"Spellships: 3 - The World of Tomorrow"	common	By Gus Newman A book in a magic-fiction series about boats that fly through the sky using advanced magic. In this book the heroes fly their spellship down to Ataland and we get to see what it looks like in the year 1000 A.C.	5 lbs.
1	6 gp 4 sp	"Spellships: 3 - The World of Tomorrow" (Annotated, Dog-eared)	common	By Gus Newman A book in a magic-fiction series about boats that fly through the sky using advanced magic. In this book the heroes fly their spellship down to Ataland and we get to see what it looks like in the year 1000 A.C. The pages are covered with handwritten notes. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition.	5 lbs.
1	10 gp	"Tales from The Toadstool Tavern"	common	By Webb Oldchest Korort Ebnint Cloudy Pandorane A book full of stories about running a tavern. In among the stories are recipes for various alcoholic drinks.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"That beautiful mystery"	common	By Dinah Westfall Not a particularly famous book and unintentionally funny.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"That brilliant dream"	common	By Grimata Woodruff-Rees Not a particularly famous book and a disappointing read.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"That sad feeling"	common	By Loretta Nelson Not a particularly famous book, but a good read.	5 lbs.
1	10 gp	"The Art of Xor"	common	By Claud Sanford A book of advice on achieving victory in situations of conflict, in a wide range scenarios, from family disputes, and business negotiations, to large scale military operations.	5 lbs.
1	10 gp	"The Book of Rebirth"	common	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	10 gp	"The Calamity: Theories and Facts"	common	By Lóhal, daughter of Tharóin This book posits that the calamity that caused the destruction of Teyruse was an accident caused by sorcerers dabbling with Pattern Magic. It reveals that sorcerers from the same bloodline live in Ataland to this day.	5 lbs.
1	10 gp	"The Chef's Greatest Grits"	common	By Chef Gorman Meal ideas for those on a budget or with lots of mouths to feed.	5 lbs.
1	8 gp	"The Chef's Manual of Spices" (Dog-eared)	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." The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition.	5 lbs.
1	10 gp	"The Chef's Requisite Roasts"	common	By Chef Gorman Roast ideas for all sorts of meats and cuts. Also has a section on roast vegetables.	5 lbs.
1	10 gp	"The Chef's Soup Selection"	common	By Chef Gorman Soup recipes ranging from incredibly simple to astonishingly complex.	5 lbs.
1	10 gp	"The Ploughman and The Gods"	common	By Jonathan Temple A popular work of religious significance, in which a fictional farm worker debates death with each of the gods. Remarkable in that none of the major faiths dispute how their favored god is portrayed.	5 lbs.
1	10 gp	"The art of Sashimi"	common	By Reyen Heyemapup A book on how to serve raw fish. Contains explicit instructions on cuts and presentation. Invented by Otterfolk, this method of serving fish has become popular in high-society.	5 lbs.
1	10 gp	"The case for Solos"	common	By Randolph Silias Essays by renowned theologian Randolph Silas on why he chooses to worship Solos.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"The new home"	common	By Thoráin Coppercarter Not a particularly famous book and a disappointing read.	5 lbs.
2	10 gp	"The riversticks murders"	common	By Induilawen Detective fiction. When a series of unusual murders occur during a riversticks competition. The greatest watchwoman of our time, Celeel Clue, must solve the case.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"Their only thing"	common	By Geoffrey Randolph Not a particularly famous book, but pretty interesting.	5 lbs.
2	5 gp	"Their strange place"	common	By Pieru Rhemapup Not a particularly famous book, but a page-turner.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"This chaotic sun"	common	By Urwenari Not a particularly famous book, but entertaining none the less.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"This happy mystery"	common	By Vannen Indiel Ilbenath Not a particularly famous book, however it is well written.	5 lbs.
1	5 gp	"This magic home"	common	By Chookol Herupup Not a particularly famous book, but entertaining none the less.	5 lbs.
1	10 gp	"Traditional Dwarven Songs"	common	By Tinuien Summell Contains lyrics and musical notation for many traditional dwarven bard songs. It contains the original dwarvish and common translations.	5 lbs.
2	10 gp	"Truth and Light"	common	A book of holy scripture laying out the tenants of the faith for followers of Solina.	5 lbs.