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Est. 2025 • Human Artificer (alchemical specialty)

The Gilded Crucible

Vera keeps ledgers in triplicate—one real ledger, one ledger of false prices, and one blank ledger sold to tourists. She offers 'last-minute discounts' to those...

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Shopkeeper

Vera Caldren, a Human Artificer (alchemical specialty) (Lvl 1)

Keeper's Species

Human

7 Potions6 MiscEst. 1.2k gp

Shop Inventory

(13)
Potions7

A clear, rosy vial that mends flesh and bandages wounds with a warm rush when drunk.

Heal 2 HPHeals HP when consumed (standard D&D 5e common potion of healing rule).

A squat crystal phial corked with black wax, the liquid inside pulses faintly with silver light.

Heal 4 HPHeals HP. Marketed as 'enhanced' common potion — Vera warns it's made from delicate reagents.

A bitter, amber liquid that dulls the effects of common venoms and poisons for an hour.

Grants advantage on saving throws against poison for 1 hour (standard antitoxin effect).

A pale blue serum said to sharpen focus and calm anxious minds for a short time.

Grants +2 to Intelligence checks for 1 hour but imposes -1 to Wisdom checks for the same duration as an aftereffect.

A small, opaque bottle said to make darkness cling to the drinker for a short time—keeps you out of sight.

Cast Darkness centered on the drinker for up to 5 minutes (non-magical imitation using rare reagents). Vera sells it only to trusted customers and asks for favors in exchange.

A dropper bottle of concentrated lotus essence. Used by scholars and spellcasters to steady the mind.

Grants +1 to concentration checks for 1 hour. Effect stacks with nothing stronger.

A thin, effervescent liquid that makes the drinker feel light and slightly buoyant.

For 1 minute, grants advantage on Acrobatics checks related to balance or avoiding falling and reduces falling damage by half.
Miscellaneous6

A ceramic-stoppered vial containing a sticky, incendiary gel. Toss and shatter to ignite.

On a hit, deals initial fire and can continue burning the target or an object; flammable surfaces can catch (as per DM ruling).

A tiny metal bead that erupts into a dense cloud of smoke when crushed—good for quick escapes.

Creates a heavily obscured 10-foot-radius cloud for rounds. Non-magical and leaves a sweet chemical odor.

A leather roll containing glassware, vials, tongs, burners and rare reagents—suitable for a serious tinkerer.

Grants proficiency with alchemist's supplies if not already; high-grade components grant +1 to checks made to craft potions or identify compounds.

A small tin of thick salve that staunches bleeding and soothes pain when applied.

Heal 1 HPWhen applied to a creature once during short rest, restores HP (topical, not magical).

A short length of treated cord, a time-delay bead and sticky compound. Designed to make small timed alchemical traps.

When assembled as instructed, can create a delayed alchemical burst: deals fire or piercing (user choice) to a 5-foot radius. One-use kit.

A vial of clear liquid that hums faintly. Used in high-end potions and questionable contracts alike.

Used as a component for potions or poisons that require 'nightshade'—may be recognized by enforcement agents.
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Vera Caldren

Human•Artificer (alchemical specialty)•Lvl 1

Shop Atmosphere

“Vera keeps ledgers in triplicate—one real ledger, one ledger of false prices, and one blank ledger sold to tourists. She offers 'last-minute discounts' to those who tell a convincing lie and will only sell the most illicit items to those who leave something of subtle value (a signet ring, a promise, or a small favor). The shop smells faintly of oranges and ozone; a discreet bell in the backroom signals for visitors she trusts.”
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