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.

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Items for sale

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At this location, items are priced between 92% and 105% of their base value.

Available Price Value Item Description Weight
1 10 gp 10 gp "A brief history of Ataland for children (or busy adults)" By Lóhal, daughter of Tharóin

A quick summary of the last 800 years.
5 lbs.
1 9 gp 2 sp 10 gp "Brotherhood" The main holy book of the followers of Marlon, Brotherhood advocates a life of service as the truth path to a fulfilled and meaningful existence. 5 lbs.
1 9 gp 7 sp 10 gp "Fingeth's Book of Common Cursive" 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 4 gp 9 sp 5 gp "Her happy way" By Aaron Littlefield

Not a particularly famous book, but a page-turner.
5 lbs.
1 10 gp 10 gp "Identifying Stonework" By Thóni Eagertunnel

A guidebook on the identification of dwarven stone works. The book is broken down by era and faction. It concludes with a short chapter on lost Theyrusen works.
5 lbs.
1 10 gp 10 gp "Island Hopping" By Frank Strickland

Widely considered the definitive guide to sailing the Ataland seas. Packed with practical advice but consciously short of actual maps. When making a survival check at sea, you can consult this book to gain +1 to the check. You can only consult one book per check.
5 lbs.
1 10 gp 10 gp "K'ryn's Fairy-tales" 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".
5 lbs.
1 3 gp 8 sp 4 gp "My brilliant challenge" (Dog-eared) By Khearit Lienapup

Not a particularly famous book and a disappointing read.

The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition.
5 lbs.
1 4 gp 8 sp 5 gp "Some happy quest" By Poor Pleenpup

Not a particularly famous book, but entertaining none the less.
5 lbs.
1 10 gp 10 gp "Songs that make you cry" By Edward Zephier

Contains lyrics and musical notation for many melancholic bard songs. Includes "I lost her", "The place far away", and "I'm sorry".
5 lbs.
1 7 gp 7 sp 8 gp "Spellships: 4 - The New World" (Dog-eared) 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 so far in to the sky that they find a brand new world and with it new threats.

The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition.
5 lbs.
1 7 gp 7 sp 8 gp "The Legend of King Uther" (Dog-eared) 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.

The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition.
5 lbs.
1 10 gp 10 gp "The art of Sashimi" 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 5 gp 5 gp "The rich book" By Dorcas Hathaway

Not a particularly famous book, but entertaining none the less.
5 lbs.
1 9 gp 3 sp 10 gp "The truthful lyre" By Induilawen

Detective fiction. Brilliant elven watchwoman Celeel Clue must solve the murder of a bard.
5 lbs.
1 7 gp 4 sp 8 gp "Truth and Light" (Dog-eared) A book of holy scripture laying out the tenants of the faith for followers of Solina.

The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition.
5 lbs.
1 10 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.
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