Meridel's Manuscripts & Motes

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Est. 2025 • Half-elf Wizard (Scribe)

Meridel's Manuscripts & Motes

Meridel speaks to written words as if they were pets—she'll pet a scroll before selling it. She refuses to sell scrolls of necromancy after dusk and will offer ...

Shopkeeper

Meridel Quillhand, a Half-elf Wizard (Scribe) (Lvl 5)

Keeper's Species

Half-elf

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Shop Inventory

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Scroll of Mage Hand (cantrip)

A curl of faded blue ink forms the conjuration when read aloud. Single-use scroll that casts Mage Hand.

5 gp

A curl of faded blue ink forms the conjuration when read aloud. Single-use scroll that casts Mage Hand.

Casts Mage Hand (cantrip). Single use, consumed on casting.

Scroll of Detect Magic (1st)

A thin page smelling of ozone. Holds the single-use Detect Magic spell.

25 gp

A thin page smelling of ozone. Holds the single-use Detect Magic spell.

Casts Detect Magic (1st-level spell) for 10 minutes. Single use.

Scroll of Cure Wounds (1st)

Loops of silver script; heals a wounded creature when read and touched.

75 gp

Loops of silver script; heals a wounded creature when read and touched.

Heal 8 HPCasts Cure Wounds (1st-level): heals + caster mod (default: ). Single use.

Scroll of Invisibility (2nd)

Words written in almost-erased ink; reading grants invisibility to the target.

180 gp

Words written in almost-erased ink; reading grants invisibility to the target.

Casts Invisibility (2nd-level). Lasts up to 1 hour or until attack/spell.

Scroll of Misty Step (2nd)

A few droplets of ink seem to lift off the paper when the script is read.

200 gp

A few droplets of ink seem to lift off the paper when the script is read.

Casts Misty Step (2nd-level): brief teleport up to 30 feet. Single use.

Scroll of Spiritual Weapon (2nd)

A faint, ghostly glyph that resolves into a swinging spectral arm when activated.

220 gp

A faint, ghostly glyph that resolves into a swinging spectral arm when activated.

Casts Spiritual Weapon (2nd): summons a floating weapon that attacks as a bonus action for 1 minute.

Scroll of Fireball (3rd)

A heavy vellum sheet; when read the final line flares with trapped heat.

600 gp

A heavy vellum sheet; when read the final line flares with trapped heat.

Casts Fireball (3rd-level). 20-foot-radius explosion, Dexterity save for half damage.

Scroll of Fly (3rd)

Feathery strokes in the margin tickle the fingers; grants flight when read.

650 gp

Feathery strokes in the margin tickle the fingers; grants flight when read.

Casts Fly (3rd): grants 60 ft flying speed for up to 10 minutes (concentration).

Scroll of Counterspell (3rd)

Lines that pull taut like a net; used to interrupt casting when read as a reaction.

700 gp

Lines that pull taut like a net; used to interrupt casting when read as a reaction.

Casts Counterspell (3rd): can automatically stop spells of 3rd level or lower or contest higher spells.

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Fragmentary Scroll — Random 1st/2nd Spell

A partial scroll; sometimes contains a full 1st- or 2nd-level spell, sometimes a charm or trap.

40 gp

A partial scroll; sometimes contains a full 1st- or 2nd-level spell, sometimes a charm or trap.

Unidentified until read/identified. 30% chance to be a harmless cantrip, 50% chance 1st-level spell, 20% chance 2nd-level.

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Blank Vellum (fine)

High-quality parchment for inscribing scrolls. Resistant to smudging and minor decay.

2 gp

High-quality parchment for inscribing scrolls. Resistant to smudging and minor decay.

Suitable for crafting scrolls; reduces failure chance at DM discretion.

Special Ink (scribe's black, 1 vial)

A vial of ink mixed for magical legibility. Helps stabilize ephemeral script.

8 gp

A vial of ink mixed for magical legibility. Helps stabilize ephemeral script.

Used in scroll scribing; may give +1 to DC or success chance when crafting scrolls (DM ruling).

Inkless Quill (reinforced)

A sturdy quill that holds ink well and doesn't splinter—useful for precise sigils.

1 gp

A sturdy quill that holds ink well and doesn't splinter—useful for precise sigils.

Cosmetic; durable. If used for scribing, reduces accidental smears (flavor).

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Parchment of Preservation (Wondrous scroll-case)

A treated folio that preserves a single scroll against moisture and mundane decay for 1 year.

350 gp

A treated folio that preserves a single scroll against moisture and mundane decay for 1 year.

When a scroll is stored inside, the scroll does not age or fade for 1 year. Prevents accidental activation from dampness.

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Scroll of Greater Restoration (5th) — Archive Copy★ PRIZED

A heavy, beautifully-illuminated scroll reserved for desperate customers. Single-use Greater Restoration.

2,400 gp

A heavy, beautifully-illuminated scroll reserved for desperate customers. Single-use Greater Restoration.

Casts Greater Restoration (5th). Removes one effect such as petrification or curse as per spell.

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Custom Scribing Service (per spell level)

Meridel will inscribe a spell onto vellum for you if you provide the spell or the written formula. Turnaround: 1 hour per level (busy season may take longer).

50 gp per spell level + component cost

Meridel will inscribe a spell onto vellum for you if you provide the spell or the written formula. Turnaround: 1 hour per level (busy season may take longer).

Meridel can transcribe spells from spellbooks or scrolls. Higher-level spells require rare inks.

Meridel Quillhand

Half-elf•Wizard (Scribe)•Lvl 5

Shop Atmosphere

“Meridel speaks to written words as if they were pets—she'll pet a scroll before selling it. She refuses to sell scrolls of necromancy after dusk and will offer tea and a discount to customers who bring her rare inks.”

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