Thistledown's Tomehouse

Est. 2025 Half-elf Wizard (ex-scribe)

Thistledown's Tomehouse

Thistledown's Tomehouse is a narrow, three-storey shop wedged between a baker and a watchmaker in Greyhaven's quieter lane. Lantern light pools over crooked sta...

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Shopkeeper

Merryn Thistledown, a Half-elf Wizard (ex-scribe) (Lvl 3)

Keeper's Species

Half-elf

6 Misc7 Misc1 Misc2 Misc1 Potions2 MiscEst. 265 gp

Shop Inventory

(19)
Miscellaneous6

A single sheet of quality linen parchment with faint ruling lines for neat writing.

A small glass vial of dense black ink, suitable for everyday correspondence and copywork.

Traditional writing quill; light, flexible, and easily re-sharpened.

Small tin with sealing wax sticks and a common crest stamp — useful for letters and official notes.

A small vial of dark-blue ink that binds firmly to parchment; resistant to water and time.

Text written with this ink resists fading and ordinary water damage; preserves for decades.

A simple brass-framed magnifying glass mounted on a monocle; helps read fine script and tiny sigils.

Grants +2 to checks involving reading tiny or faded script when actively used.
Miscellaneous7

A slim bound notebook for quick notes, sketches, or keeping a brief journal.

A well-made leather-bound journal with 120 pages; favored by adventuring scribes.

A pragmatic starter spellbook: acid-etched pages that accept inked spells well and resist smudging.

A thin volume with plant lore, seasonal notes, and simple remedies common to the region.

Gives +2 to Intelligence (Nature) checks regarding local herbs when referenced.

A portable illustrated guide to animals and common beasts — helpful for hunters and rangers.

Three volumes detailing the region's history, founding families, and notable events — slightly foxed at the edges.

Consulting the set for 1 hour grants advantage on a single Intelligence (History) check about the region.

A cheaply printed adventure outline geared toward new groups: hooks, key NPCs, and a simple map.

Miscellaneous1

A full set used by professional scribes: pens, inks, guidance sheets, and a steadiness weight.

Miscellaneous2

A recent, hand-annotated map of Greyhaven's wards, landmarks, and notable taverns.

When consulted for 10 minutes, grants +2 to Wisdom (Survival) checks to navigate the city streets.

A traveller's map covering the Amber Road and nearby landmarks; patched in a few places.

Provides basic terrain info; can grant +1 on overland travel checks if studied 10 minutes.
Potions1

A small glass phial with a rosy liquid; restores vitality when consumed.

Heal 6 HPRestores HP when consumed (healingAmount is listed as average).
Miscellaneous2

A small parchment inscribed with the cantrip Prestidigitation. Single use; fades when used.

Single-use spell scroll containing Prestidigitation (suitable for low-level characters).

A carefully scribed 1st-level scroll that allows the caster to cast Detect Magic once.

Single-use: cast Detect Magic (1st-level) as written on the scroll.
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Merryn Thistledown

Half-elfWizard (ex-scribe)Lvl 3

Shop Atmosphere

Thistledown's Tomehouse is a narrow, three-storey shop wedged between a baker and a watchmaker in Greyhaven's quieter lane. Lantern light pools over crooked stacks of books and rolled maps; a faint smell of beeswax, old leather, and lemon-oil on shelves lingers. Merryn Thistledown, a tiny half-elf with ink-stained fingertips and a monocle, greets patrons in a quietly amused voice. Once a practicing arcane scribe, Merryn now runs the shop as a hub for apprentices, travelers, and those who need obscure facts. He hums tunelessly while working and keeps a patched journal of clients' odd requests. The shop has a resident gray mouser named 'Page' (equally fond of bookmarks and attention); behind the counter is a glass case of more valuable scrolls and a little bell that rings only when someone mentions 'dusty archives'—or so Merryn claims. Bargains: Merryn will trade a book of local lore for a service (copying a small manuscript or running a short errand) if the party seems earnest. He dislikes loud arguments, will ask customers to step outside to haggle, and is prone to offering a free cantrip-scroll to children and apprentices to encourage study.
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