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Est. 2025 • Awakened Cat (formerly noble house cat) Bard

The Bell & Borrowed Light

The shop is hidden in the abandoned bell tower of the crumbling Valelore manor. The stairs creak in a measured pattern — Marbleclaw trained the floorboards to a...

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Shopkeeper

Marbleclaw Whitethread, a Awakened Cat (formerly noble house cat) Bard (Lvl 1)

Keeper's Species

Awakened Cat (formerly noble house cat)

14 Misc2 Potions1 Armor1 WeaponsEst. 601 gp

Shop Inventory

(18)
Miscellaneous14

Small beeswax candles enchanted to burn with a steady, warm blue flame for 6 hours. Useful for low-light exploration and ritual components.

Produces faint magical light equivalent to a torch (bright for 5 ft, dim for 15 ft). Scent helps mask other odors.

A writing quill plucked from an awakened raven and bound with copper wire struck from the tower bell. Writes on any paper as if enchanted; ink resists smudging.

Once per day can scribe a short (one-sentence) message that will softly chime when read aloud.

A small leather pouch lined with runes. When opened, it gives a comforting warmth to stave off cold for 1 hour.

Negates effects of nonmagical cold equivalent to exposure for up to 1 hour (roleplay/DM discretion).

A small whistle carved from bone that emits a single high-pitched tone. Attracts small rodents and can startle tiny creatures.

When blown, creatures of CR 1/4 or lower that have an Intelligence of 3–6 must succeed on a Wisdom save or be drawn to the sound for 1 minute.

A single-use scroll containing the Light cantrip. Helpful for low-level parties who lack a reliable light source.

Cast Light (cantrip) once when read.

A glass orb no larger than a plum that hums when held. When cracked open, it emits a small spark that can ignite tinder or be used as a signal.

Once per day: creates a harmless spark that can light a fire or provide a single use of the produce flame effect (no damage), lasting up to 10 minutes.

A tiny gear-and-feather talisman that grants a modest boon to delicate work. Sold by the tower's resident raccoon tinkerer.

Grants +2 to one tool check (tinker's tools, thieves' tools, or artisan's tools) once per long rest.

A tiny silver bell salvaged from the tower's main bell. When rung, it transmits a soft whisper to up to 30 feet, heard by one target the ringer names.

Once per short rest, ring to send a 1–2 sentence whisper to one creature within 30 ft. Requires line of sight or a clear direction to the target.

A small amulet that hums faintly; meant for characters who want to bond with or boost a familiar. The charm eases communication.

When worn, grants the wearer +1 to Animal Handling checks involving familiars or small awakened creatures. Once per day allows telepathic link for 10 minutes with a bonded familiar.

A carved moonstone pendant that, when activated, helps soothe a single creature into a light, safe sleep for up to 1 hour.

Target falls into a magic-induced, restful nap (must be willing). Provides benefit of a short rest if used for at least 30 minutes.

A single-use scroll containing the Guidance cantrip. Helpful for skill checks in the field.

Read to grant Guidance (d4 bonus to one ability check) once.

A small woven net used for catching small beasts and fey. Lightweight and comes with a leather handle.

Grants advantage on checks to capture nonhostile small or tiny creatures (DM discretion).

A tiny copper lantern that houses a trapped mote of light. Burns for up to 8 hours and is easy to pocket.

Provides bright light in a 20 ft radius and dim for an additional 20 ft. Recharge: expose to moonlight for one night.

A small pouch of ten seeds blessed by the tower's plant-warden squirrel. Each seed sprouts a tiny, non-sentient herb overnight.

Each seed becomes edible herb useful for a single potion or meal within 24 hours of planting.
Potions2

A stitched linen packet of salves prepared by an enchanted hedgehog herbalist who rents space in the bell chamber. Heals small wounds.

Heal 1 HPRestores HP when applied (uses action).

A concoction brewed by the hedgehog; accelerates minor repairs and can restore simple broken items to working condition.

Grants advantage on a single repair or craftsmen check or restores a nonmagical item to working order if it was broken but not destroyed.
Armor1

A soft, gray cloak embroidered with tiny brass bells warmed by domestic magic. Lightweight and comforting to wear.

AC +11Gives +1 to Stealth checks in urban or indoor environments due to muffled movement.
Weapons1

A stout length of polished wood used by the tower's denizens as both a walking stick and training aid. Useful as an improvised weapon.

Considered a simple club for weapon proficiency.
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Marbleclaw Whitethread

Awakened Cat (formerly noble house cat)•Bard•Lvl 1

Shop Atmosphere

“The shop is hidden in the abandoned bell tower of the crumbling Valelore manor. The stairs creak in a measured pattern — Marbleclaw trained the floorboards to announce customers by rhythm. The shop is run by awakened animals: Marbleclaw (a cultured cat bard) handles sales, a gruff awakened hedgehog acts as apothecary, a raccoon tinkerer repairs trinkets, and a pair of crows gossip and fetch items. Payment is accepted in standard D&D 5e coin (pp, gp, ep, sp, cp). The animals prefer trade: small curios, shiny trinkets, or a story are often accepted in lieu of full payment. Customers should expect gentle, polite bargaining interrupted by sudden bouts of purring, chirping, or the clack of tiny tools.”
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