The Refracted Lens

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Est. 2026 • Half-Elf Artificer

The Refracted Lens

Lyra frequently adjusts her brass goggles and mutters about the rhythmic bass vibrations from the neighboring tavern, The Static Draught, which she claims cause...

Shopkeeper

Lyra Vane, a Half-Elf Artificer (Lvl 3)

Keeper's Species

Half-Elf

6 MiscEst. 923 gp

Shop Inventory

(6)

Magnifying Glass

A high-quality lens set in a brass frame, essential for inspecting the minute fractures in plateau crystals.

100 gp

A high-quality lens set in a brass frame, essential for inspecting the minute fractures in plateau crystals.

Grants advantage on ability checks made to discern small details or identify gems.

Spyglass★ PRIZED

A collapsible brass telescope with triple-ground lenses. It is slightly heavy due to the lead-glass used to filter prismatic glare.

800 gp

A collapsible brass telescope with triple-ground lenses. It is slightly heavy due to the lead-glass used to filter prismatic glare.

Objects viewed through it are magnified to twice their size.

Crystal Vial

A simple, sturdy glass container for liquids. It has a slight iridescent sheen from the ambient smoke.

1 gp

A simple, sturdy glass container for liquids. It has a slight iridescent sheen from the ambient smoke.

None

Static Filter Mask

A leather mask with a specialized brass mesh filter designed to neutralize toxic prismatic smoke.

5 gp

A leather mask with a specialized brass mesh filter designed to neutralize toxic prismatic smoke.

Grants advantage on saving throws against inhaled toxins or gases.

Prism-Cut Lantern

A hooded lantern featuring a rotating crystal core that catches ambient lightning flashes to stay lit longer.

15 gp

A hooded lantern featuring a rotating crystal core that catches ambient lightning flashes to stay lit longer.

Does not require oil if exposed to a lightning storm for 1 hour; otherwise functions as a standard lantern.

Vibratory Tuning Fork

A heavy iron fork Lyra uses to measure the 'thump' from The Static Draught tavern.

2 gp

A heavy iron fork Lyra uses to measure the 'thump' from The Static Draught tavern.

Can be used as an improvised weapon. Vibrates audibly when within 60 feet of a powerful seismic source.

Lootable Stash

(3)

Where The Take Sits

Valuables are kept in a magnetic levitation safe hidden behind a sliding obsidian panel behind the main counter.

1 Records1 Currency1 Valuables

Security Check

Thieves' Tools (using Intelligence or Dexterity)

DC 16

On Failure

The magnetic lock reverses polarity violently. The thief must make a Dexterity saving throw or be knocked prone and take lightning damage. A silent alarm alerts the Gilded Capacitor sentries.

Estimated haul

390 gp

RecordsLoot target #1

The Refracted Ledger

50 gp

Inside the hidden obsidian safe

A book bound in sharkskin containing detailed schematics of lens-cutting machines and a list of wealthy clients.

CurrencyLoot target #2

Merchant's Strongbox

140 gp

Inside the hidden obsidian safe

A heavy brass box containing 120 gp, 150 sp, and 500 cp in mixed currency from various nodes.

ValuablesLoot target #3

Uncut Sky-Crystal

200 gp

On a velvet cushion inside the safe

A raw, fist-sized crystal that crackles with internal static electricity. It is dangerous to touch with bare hands.

Lyra Vane

Half-Elf•Artificer•Lvl 3

Shop Atmosphere

“Lyra frequently adjusts her brass goggles and mutters about the rhythmic bass vibrations from the neighboring tavern, The Static Draught, which she claims causes microscopic 'shiver-cracks' in her expensive crystal inventory.”

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