The Gilded Carapace

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Est. 2026 • High Elf Bard

The Gilded Carapace

Valerius refuses to assist anyone who smells of the 'stinking common road' and insists on spraying customers with rosewater before they may touch the merchandis...

Shopkeeper

Valerius Sun-Gilder, a High Elf Bard (Lvl 8)

Keeper's Species

High Elf

7 Armor1 Weapons2 MiscEst. 5.9k gp

Shop Inventory

(10)

Armor7

Mithral Half Plate

A stunning suit of elven-worked mithral, etched with scenes of the moon rising over the Ardeep Forest. It is incredibly light and does not hinder stealthy movements.

1400 gp

A stunning suit of elven-worked mithral, etched with scenes of the moon rising over the Ardeep Forest. It is incredibly light and does not hinder stealthy movements.

AC +15Mithral property removes Stealth disadvantage and Strength requirements.

Glamoured Studded Leather★ PRIZED

This fine leather armor is reinforced with tiny pearls. It can be commanded to look like a set of high-fashion noble silk robes.

2800 gp

This fine leather armor is reinforced with tiny pearls. It can be commanded to look like a set of high-fashion noble silk robes.

AC +13Bonus +1 to AC. Can change appearance as a bonus action.

Breastplate of the Summer Court

A standard steel breastplate coated in a thin layer of gold leaf and shaped like the petals of a giant sunflower.

600 gp

A standard steel breastplate coated in a thin layer of gold leaf and shaped like the petals of a giant sunflower.

AC +14None

The Courtier's Corslet

Custom armor designed to be incredibly thin. It provides basic protection while remaining completely invisible under tailored clothing.

450 gp

Custom armor designed to be incredibly thin. It provides basic protection while remaining completely invisible under tailored clothing.

AC +11Adds +2 to Charisma (Persuasion) checks when worn at a formal party.

Sun-Dappled Shield

A circular shield made of polished bronze that reflects light so intensely it can be used as a mirror.

150 gp

A circular shield made of polished bronze that reflects light so intensely it can be used as a mirror.

AC +2As a reaction when targeted by a gaze attack, the user can attempt to reflect the gaze back.

Filigree Chain Shirt

Silver-plated rings woven into a mesh so fine it looks like fabric. It makes a pleasant melodic tinkling sound when the wearer moves.

120 gp

Silver-plated rings woven into a mesh so fine it looks like fabric. It makes a pleasant melodic tinkling sound when the wearer moves.

AC +13Disadvantage on Stealth checks due to the chiming noise.

Silken Padded Armor

The interior is lined with the softest spider-silk, preventing the chafing common in standard issue equipment.

25 gp

The interior is lined with the softest spider-silk, preventing the chafing common in standard issue equipment.

AC +11Disadvantage on Stealth checks.

Weapons1

Ornate Rapier

A slender blade with a hilt shaped like a swan. The blade is more flexible than a standard combat rapier.

45 gp

A slender blade with a hilt shaped like a swan. The blade is more flexible than a standard combat rapier.

Deals piercing damage. Finesse property.

Miscellaneous2

Bottle of Ever-Gleam Wax

A small jar of enchanted lavender-scented wax that removes any scuffs or bloodstains from armor instantly.

10 gp

A small jar of enchanted lavender-scented wax that removes any scuffs or bloodstains from armor instantly.

Armor polished with this wax sheds dim light in a 5 foot radius for 1 hour.

Glass-Hardened Bracers

Translucent bracers that look like frozen water. They are surprisingly sturdy but feel brittle to the touch.

300 gp

Translucent bracers that look like frozen water. They are surprisingly sturdy but feel brittle to the touch.

AC +1If the wearer takes more than 20 damage from a single bludgeoning attack, the bracers shatter.

Valerius Sun-Gilder

High Elf•Bard•Lvl 8

Shop Atmosphere

“Valerius refuses to assist anyone who smells of the 'stinking common road' and insists on spraying customers with rosewater before they may touch the merchandise. He considers functional, scratched armor to be a personal insult to his artistic sensibilities.”

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