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 | 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. |