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 |
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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 |
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1 | 18 gp | 18 gp 8 sp | "A game of mistars" (1st Edition, Mint) | uncommon |
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. It is from the first print run. The book is in mint condition. |
5 lbs. |
1 | 8 gp 2 sp | 8 gp | "Brotherhood" (Dog-eared) | common |
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. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition. |
5 lbs. |
1 | 11 gp | 10 gp | "Built To Last" | common |
By Thóni Eagertunnel Architectural treatise focused on stone and metalwork methods used in dwarven construction. |
5 lbs. |
1 | 4 gp 7 sp | 5 gp | "Every bad man" | common |
By Indurda Keoveth Not a particularly famous book and unintentionally funny. |
5 lbs. |
1 | 9 gp 5 sp | 10 gp | "Fingeth's Book of Elven Letters" | common |
By Fingeth A calligraphers guide to the Elven alphabet. When making a ability check using a Forgery Kit involving Elven, you can consult this book to gain +1 to the check. You can only consult one book per check. |
5 lbs. |
1 | 53 gp | 50 gp | "Healing with Plants: A Beginner's Guide" (Illustrated) | 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. An expensive illustrated edition, with painted etchings. |
5 lbs. |
2 | 20 gp | 20 gp | "Healing with Plants: A Complete Guide" | common |
By Galionan Auglaraan A hefty tome detailing hundreds of herbs and there medicinal uses. When making a herbalism kit check with proficiency, you can consult this book to gain +2 to the check. You can only consult one book per check. |
5 lbs. |
1 | 4 gp | 4 gp | "His rich river" (Annotated) | common |
By Maximala Tanagaen-Keovear Not a particularly famous book, yet memorable. The pages are covered with handwritten notes. |
5 lbs. |
1 | 7 gp 3 sp | 7 gp | "Love on the high-seas" | common |
By Amber Rose A trashy romance novel. The plot revolves around a woman kidnapped by a suave otterfolk pirate. |
5 lbs. |
1 | 9 gp 5 sp | 10 gp | "Misfits" | common |
By Bofáin Taleforger Fiction. A unlikely collection of adventurers must band together to battle an ancient evil that threatens Ataland. |
5 lbs. |
1 | 4 gp 6 sp | 5 gp | "One enchanting duty" | common |
By Bessey Jenks Not a particularly famous book, yet memorable. |
5 lbs. |
1 | 9 gp 8 sp | 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 | 3 gp 7 sp | 4 gp | "Some happy forest" (Dog-eared) | common |
By Orophor the First Not a particularly famous book, yet thought provoking. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition. |
5 lbs. |
1 | 9 gp 7 sp | 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 | 9 gp 2 sp | 10 gp | "Spellships: 4 - The New World" | 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 so far in to the sky that they find a brand new world and with it new threats. |
5 lbs. |
1 | 9 gp 8 sp | 10 gp | "The Chef's Collected Cakes" | common |
By Chef Gorman The last word on baking cakes. Contains dozens of cake recipes from across Ataland. |
5 lbs. |
1 | 23 gp | 25 gp | "The Chef's Greatest Grits" (Illustrated) | common |
By Chef Gorman Meal ideas for those on a budget or with lots of mouths to feed. An expensive illustrated edition, with painted etchings. |
5 lbs. |
1 | 10 gp | 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 | 9 gp 6 sp | 10 gp | "The Chef's Soup Selection" | common |
By Chef Gorman Soup recipes ranging from incredibly simple to astonishingly complex. |
5 lbs. |
1 | 8 gp 2 sp | 8 gp | "The Legend of King Uther" (Dog-eared) | common |
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 | 8 gp 4 sp | 8 gp | "The art of Sashimi" (Dog-eared) | 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. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition. |
5 lbs. |
1 | 20 gp | 20 gp | "The locked room" (Illustrated, Dog-eared) | common |
By Induilawen Detective fiction. Genius elven watchwoman Celeel Clue attempts to solve a seemingly impossible murder. An expensive illustrated edition, with painted etchings. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition. |
5 lbs. |
2 | 9 gp 6 sp | 10 gp | "The truthful lyre" | common |
By Induilawen Detective fiction. Brilliant elven watchwoman Celeel Clue must solve the murder of a bard. |
5 lbs. |
1 | 6 gp | 6 gp 3 sp | "Their brilliant time" (Mint) | common |
By Thear Not a particularly famous book, but a good read. The book is in mint condition. |
5 lbs. |
1 | 10 gp | 10 gp | "Wines of Ataland" | common |
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. |