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 Rarity Description Weight
2 9 gp 8 sp 10 gp "Classical Songs" 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".
5 lbs.
1 5 gp 5 gp "Evil spirit" common By Fain Forgestrut

Not a particularly famous book, yet quite compelling.
5 lbs.
1 4 gp 8 sp 5 gp "Her happy way" common By Aaron Littlefield

Not a particularly famous book, but a page-turner.
5 lbs.
1 10 gp 10 gp "Island Hopping" common 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 3 gp 9 sp 4 gp "No mysterious challenge" (Dog-eared) common By Mîbun Curry

Not a particularly famous book and a disappointing read.

The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition.
5 lbs.
1 5 gp 2 sp 5 gp "One brilliant home" common By Benjamin Henderson

Not a particularly famous book, but entertaining none the less.
5 lbs.
1 5 gp 8 sp 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 8 gp 6 sp 9 gp "Phrenology: Reading Skulls" (1st Edition) uncommon 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. It is from the first print run.
5 lbs.
1 15 gp 15 gp "Pirates of Ataland" (1st Edition) uncommon 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. It is from the first print run.
5 lbs.
1 4 gp 6 sp 5 gp "Some thinking island" common By Nesmarsth Rhozirud

Not a particularly famous book, but entertaining.
5 lbs.
1 6 gp 3 sp 6 gp 3 sp "That sad feeling" (Mint) common By Loretta Nelson

Not a particularly famous book, but a good read.

The book is in mint condition.
5 lbs.
1 9 gp 4 sp 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 11 gp 12 gp "The Magic of Herbs: Healing Made Easy" (Illustrated, Dog-eared) common By Doe Green

A book of traditional healing and treatments. Mostly incorrect. An expensive illustrated edition, with painted etchings.

The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition.
5 lbs.
1 5 gp 5 gp "This boring river" common By Angrodor the First

Not a particularly famous book, but entertaining none the less.
5 lbs.
1 7 gp 5 sp 8 gp "Wines of Ataland" (Dog-eared) 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.

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