The Gilded Net

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Est. 2025 • Human (Nile-born) Bard (College of Trade)

The Gilded Net

The Gilded Net sits on a narrow quay where the city meets the slow bend of the great river. Bronze lamps shaped like upside-down gourds hang from the awning and...

Shopkeeper

Aya-Merit, a Human (Nile-born) Bard (College of Trade) (Lvl 6)

Keeper's Species

Human (Nile-born)

12 Misc2 Weapons1 Armor1 PotionsEst. 3.1k gp

Shop Inventory

(16)

Miscellaneous12

Fresh Nile Carp (whole)

A plump silver carp caught at dawn from the nearest bend of the river. Perishable—best consumed within a day.

2 sp

A plump silver carp caught at dawn from the nearest bend of the river. Perishable—best consumed within a day.

Salted Nile Carp

A whole carp cured in coarse river salt and stretched for shipping. Keeps for weeks.

6 sp

A whole carp cured in coarse river salt and stretched for shipping. Keeps for weeks.

Smoked Kushreed (eel)

Long, oily river-eel smoked over citrus-wood and date-palm fronds. Rich and oily; prized by local sailors.

1 gp

Long, oily river-eel smoked over citrus-wood and date-palm fronds. Rich and oily; prized by local sailors.

Bag of Coarse River Salt (1 lb)

Coarse white salt harvested from shallow brackish pools and sun-dried.

1 sp

Coarse white salt harvested from shallow brackish pools and sun-dried.

Small Fishing Net (handwoven)

A sturdy, handwoven net used for inshore fishing. Light and easy to mend.

2 gp

A sturdy, handwoven net used for inshore fishing. Light and easy to mend.

Bottle of Fisher's Oil (lamp fuel)

Yellowish oil rendered from fish and water plants. Burns cleanly in simple lamps; sold in small glass bottles.

5 sp

Yellowish oil rendered from fish and water plants. Burns cleanly in simple lamps; sold in small glass bottles.

Sirenscale Talisman

A polished scale hung on a leather thong. Locals claim charm-craft was used when it was made.

250 gp

A polished scale hung on a leather thong. Locals claim charm-craft was used when it was made.

Once per long rest, the wearer may gain advantage on one Charisma (Persuasion) check made to deal with sailors, dockworkers, or fishers. The talisman warms slightly when near open water.

Salted Fish Jerky (pack of 10)

Strips of fish dried and salted for travel. Portable, filling, and slightly oily.

3 sp

Strips of fish dried and salted for travel. Portable, filling, and slightly oily.

Cooking Kit (basic, river-trader style)

A compact kit containing a small iron pot, skewers, a scrape of spice, and a flint striker. Tailored to preparing fish and small game.

5 gp

A compact kit containing a small iron pot, skewers, a scrape of spice, and a flint striker. Tailored to preparing fish and small game.

Net-Mending Needle & Waxed Cord

A heavy bone needle and waxed hemp cord for repairing nets and leather. A craftsman's basic tool.

8 gp

A heavy bone needle and waxed hemp cord for repairing nets and leather. A craftsman's basic tool.

Carp-Shaped Trinket (gilded wood)

A small carved carp dipped in gold leaf. Sold as a good-luck charm for safe voyages.

25 gp

A small carved carp dipped in gold leaf. Sold as a good-luck charm for safe voyages.

May grant a +1 morale bonus to small checks at the DM's discretion when worn as a charm near water.

Jar of Preserved River Herbs (natron & mint)

A small jar of herbs preserved with natron and oil. Used to season food or soothe minor stomach ailments.

4 sp

A small jar of herbs preserved with natron and oil. Used to season food or soothe minor stomach ailments.

Provides mild comfort: a shaken jar grants advantage on a single save vs. nausea or mild poison once.

Weapons2

Reinforced Gilded Net

A merchant's pride: a net woven with bronze-threaded knots and faint gold leaf. More than a tool—some claim it has a will of its own.

1,200 gp

A merchant's pride: a net woven with bronze-threaded knots and faint gold leaf. More than a tool—some claim it has a will of its own.

Atk On a successful ranged net attack (normal net rules), the target is restrained. Targets can attempt a Strength check to escape at the end of their turns. Once per long rest, the net can automatically re-tighten to restrain a creature (no attack roll) within 10 ft of the thrower.

Nile-Tide Trident (bronze, +1)★ PRIZED

A three-pronged bronze trident inlaid with a thin seam of dark blue glass. Balanced for both thrusting and throwing.

1,500 gp

A three-pronged bronze trident inlaid with a thin seam of dark blue glass. Balanced for both thrusting and throwing.

Atk Once per day, the wielder can call forth a sweeping wave (as a 15-foot cone): creatures in the area must make a Strength save or be knocked prone. The trident grants +2 damage vs aquatic creatures.

Armor1

Reefscale Buckler

A hand-sized buckler layered with iridescent fish scales set into a leather base. Light, surprisingly tough.

75 gp

A hand-sized buckler layered with iridescent fish scales set into a leather base. Light, surprisingly tough.

AC +1Grants a bonus to AC while worn. Scales shimmer faintly when wet.

Potions1

Potion of Healing (vial of 'Aqua Vitae')

A small glass vial containing a clear, warm liquid scented faintly of river-honey. Restorative when drunk.

50 gp

A small glass vial containing a clear, warm liquid scented faintly of river-honey. Restorative when drunk.

Heal 7 HPRestores HP when consumed.

Aya-Merit

Human (Nile-born)•Bard (College of Trade)•Lvl 6

Shop Atmosphere

“The Gilded Net sits on a narrow quay where the city meets the slow bend of the great river. Bronze lamps shaped like upside-down gourds hang from the awning and cast warm light over trays piled with silver fish and smoked eels. Scales and small sheets of beaten gold sparkle on display — Aya-Merit teaches customers that gilding preserves fish and status in equal measure. Aya herself is slight and quick-tongued, braided hair threaded with tiny shells, and a voice that drifts like a barcarolle. She keeps a weathered wooden basin by the counter where she rinses coins and offerings into a carved stone cup — a private ritual for safe voyages. Regulars know to haggle with a story and a song; Aya will trade better prices for gossip, news of a distant port, or a favor owed. The shop smells of citrus rinds, fish oil, and sweet smoke; a curtain of reed mats hides a small storeroom filled with nets, jars of preserved herbs, and one locked chest of curios. Aya polishes a little gilt carp every dusk and insists it brings her luck — and her patrons the favor of calm waters and a quick catch.”

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