Rurik's Keelforge & Ironwerth

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Est. 2025 • Dwarf Artificer (Smithing specialization)

Rurik's Keelforge & Ironwerth

Rurik whistles old dwarven sea-shanties while he works and insists on stamping each purchase with a tiny keel-brand. He insists customers name their new weapon ...

Shopkeeper

Rurik Anvilmar, a Dwarf Artificer (Smithing specialization) (Lvl 8)

Keeper's Species

Dwarf

7 Weapons4 Armor6 Misc2 PotionsEst. 4.1k gp

Shop Inventory

(19)

Weapons7

Iron Short Sword (well-made)

A balanced short sword forged for sailors; resistant to rust thanks to a light oiling and welded sea-rivets.

15 gp

A balanced short sword forged for sailors; resistant to rust thanks to a light oiling and welded sea-rivets.

Slightly resistant to saltwater corrosion (advantage on checks to resist rusting in sea conditions over prolonged exposure).

Bronze Naval Cutlass

A short, curved blade favored by deckhands; easier to maintain on a rolling deck.

25 gp

A short, curved blade favored by deckhands; easier to maintain on a rolling deck.

Lightweight; can be used as improvised tool for rigging.

Steel Longsword (shoreside pattern)

A sturdy longsword with a fuller to drop weight; balanced for both slashing and thrusting aboard ship.

75 gp

A sturdy longsword with a fuller to drop weight; balanced for both slashing and thrusting aboard ship.

None beyond fine workmanship.

Dwarven Forged Battleaxe (handaxe-sized)

A compact handaxe of dwarven make; excellent as a tool and a weapon.

30 gp

A compact handaxe of dwarven make; excellent as a tool and a weapon.

Heads are blunt-hardened to survive strikes against rigging and wood.

Sailor's Dagger (hidden pommel)

A short dagger with a pommel that hides a glass-cutting spike and a small file.

12 gp

A short dagger with a pommel that hides a glass-cutting spike and a small file.

Pommel conceals a tiny glass spike useful for cutting cord or glass.

Masterwork Throwing Hammer (dwarven make)

A balanced throwing hammer with a weighted head and knurled haft; prized by boarding parties and duelists.

120 gp

A balanced throwing hammer with a weighted head and knurled haft; prized by boarding parties and duelists.

When thrown and retrieved (DM may rule), it returns to hand by being regripped from the line of sight if within 30 ft (non-magical trick; requires a free hand and a quick snatch).

Rurik's Signature: +1 Longsword (keel-etched)

A masterfully balanced +1 longsword with an inlay of whale-bone resin and keel etch that channels a faint sea-scent when drawn.

1,500 gp

A masterfully balanced +1 longsword with an inlay of whale-bone resin and keel etch that channels a faint sea-scent when drawn.

Atk When attuned, grants advantage on Athletics checks made to maintain footing on wet decks once per short rest.

Armor4

Shield, Heavy Reinforced (steel)

A round, steel-faced shield with a leather rim and cross-braced interior; common on merchant ships.

20 gp

A round, steel-faced shield with a leather rim and cross-braced interior; common on merchant ships.

AC +2Edge reinforced to act as a tool for prying planks.

Chain Shirt (salt-sheen finish)

A chain shirt treated with oil and lacquer to stave off salt corrosion; common among harbor guards.

100 gp

A chain shirt treated with oil and lacquer to stave off salt corrosion; common among harbor guards.

AC +13Takes longer to rust in sea air; maintenance reduces penalty on stealth checks on wet decks.

Plate Reinforcement (shoulder/greaves add-on)

Modular plate plates that can be bolted to existing heavy armor to reinforce against boarding hooks and splinters.

75 gp

Modular plate plates that can be bolted to existing heavy armor to reinforce against boarding hooks and splinters.

AC +1Reduces chance of being grappled when at anchor by providing bracing points (DM adjudication).

Tideguard Shield (+1)★ PRIZED

A solid steel shield with a faintly etched rune of stabilization; a favored purchase of ship captains for boarding melee defense.

2,000 gp

A solid steel shield with a faintly etched rune of stabilization; a favored purchase of ship captains for boarding melee defense.

AC +3Grants +1 AC (counts as +1 shield). Once per long rest, can be slammed to create a 10-ft cone of turbulent spray that imposes disadvantage on attack rolls for creatures in that cone until end of their next turn (flavor: small magical gust tied to sea runes).

Miscellaneous6

Grappling Hook, Reinforced

A three-pronged hook forged with extra flanges for holding onto barnacled hulls and dock beams.

8 gp

A three-pronged hook forged with extra flanges for holding onto barnacled hulls and dock beams.

Curved tines increase chance to latch on rough surfaces (+2 to DM-led checks to secure on ship hulls/wooden beams).

Blacksmith's Tools (artisan quality)

A full set of smithing tools, including tongs, hammer, files, and portable anvil pieces; highly prized among shipwrights.

25 gp

A full set of smithing tools, including tongs, hammer, files, and portable anvil pieces; highly prized among shipwrights.

When used by someone proficient, grants +2 to checks related to metalwork.

Smokestack Bellows (portable)

A compact set of bellows that can be strapped to a hip for emergency furnace use or to fan a nearly-doused brazier.

18 gp

A compact set of bellows that can be strapped to a hip for emergency furnace use or to fan a nearly-doused brazier.

When used to stoke a forge, reduces time for a single weaponsmithing job by 25%.

Sunderer's Spike (adventurer's tool)

A tough iron wedge and mallet set used to pry open stubborn hulls, crates, or dungeon doors. Heavy-duty and reversible.

35 gp

A tough iron wedge and mallet set used to pry open stubborn hulls, crates, or dungeon doors. Heavy-duty and reversible.

Grants advantage on Strength (Athletics) checks to force open doors, chests, or rigging when used properly.

Sea-Scrap Bolts (x10)

A bundle of ten crossbow bolts made from scavenged ship metal and bone; cheaper but serviceable.

1 gp

A bundle of ten crossbow bolts made from scavenged ship metal and bone; cheaper but serviceable.

Cheap construction: critical failure on a natural 1 causes the bolt to break.

Repair Kit: Hull & Plate (small)

A kit containing pitch, cloth, metal plates, rivets, and instructions for emergency hull and armor patching.

12 gp

A kit containing pitch, cloth, metal plates, rivets, and instructions for emergency hull and armor patching.

Grants a bonus to checks to repair a ship's hull or patch armor in field conditions when used by someone with smith's tools.

Potions2

Healer's Oil (small vial)

A stout little bottle of herbal-salve mixed with a dwarf's secret anti-infection ash. Not a magical potion but favored in field repairs and minor wound care.

25 gp

A stout little bottle of herbal-salve mixed with a dwarf's secret anti-infection ash. Not a magical potion but favored in field repairs and minor wound care.

Heal 1 HPGrants a +1 to DC of Medicine checks to stabilize for 1 hour when applied.

Potion of Healing

Standard potion of healing in a corked vial; emergency medical supply for crews.

50 gp

Standard potion of healing in a corked vial; emergency medical supply for crews.

Heal 2 HPStandard potion (heals HP).

Rurik Anvilmar

Dwarf•Artificer (Smithing specialization)•Lvl 8

Shop Atmosphere

“Rurik whistles old dwarven sea-shanties while he works and insists on stamping each purchase with a tiny keel-brand. He insists customers name their new weapon aloud before paying — "it remembers that name," he claims — and keeps a jar of seawater on the forge to 'season' blades headed for long voyages. Often offers a free 'true-edge' touch-up to sailors setting out within a day of buying a weapon.”

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