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Est. 2025 • half-elf Wizard (Scribe)

Quill & Cipher — Arcane Scrollwright

Meris hums to her quills; she never sells scrolls to anyone who can't recite the shop's motto ('Words bind, ink frees') and charges an extra 10% for patrons who...

ME

Shopkeeper

Meris Quillhand, a half-elf Wizard (Scribe) (Lvl 7)

Keeper's Species

half-elf

5 Misc10 Misc1 MiscEst. 9k gp

Shop Inventory

(16)
Miscellaneous5

High-quality treated vellum, ideal for spell scribing. Slight shimmer when held to moonlight.

Preserves scribed spells without penalty for 10 years

A dark, dense ink favored by scribes; resists fading and most mundane solvents.

When used on scrolls, adds a faint metallic sheen; +1 DC to Detect Spell to notice it's recently written

A stitched folio that stores a single prepared spell (up to 3rd level). The owner may cast the stored spell once without expending a spell slot.

Non-sorcerer/warlock casters may use it; the stored spell is chosen at time of scribing and noted in ink

A leather pouch with common material components (bat guano, tiny bell, chalk, etc.) sufficient for several castings of low-level spells.

Not exhaustive for ceremonial or expensive material components

When used to write, the resulting script is visible only under moonlight or magical sense (Detect Magic or similar). Useful for secret instructions.

Revealed by True Seeing or Detect Magic; fades after 30 days if not revealed
Miscellaneous10

A simple scroll containing the Light cantrip. Single use; spell caster level 1.

Usable by anyone who can read the script; fails for those who cannot

A tidy script that releases a spectral hand capable of manipulating objects at a distance.

If used by a spellcaster, functions as their own Mage Hand; otherwise uses default stats

A protective script that shimmers when read, granting a momentary ward.

Casting grants +5 Temporary AC equivalent (as Shield spell) for one round

A thorough, ornate scroll used to learn properties of a magic item or enchantment.

Functions as the Identify spell; does not require material components

A swirling script that, when read, belies the caster's true position with images.

Creates 3 illusory duplicates as per the spell

A short, brisk sentence in quicksilver ink — step through space in a breath.

Teleport up to 30 feet as per Misty Step

A tightly woven burst of runes that erupts into a gout of flame — audience-clearing and dangerous in careless hands.

Creates a 20-foot-radius sphere of fire centered on a point within range (as spell); risky in enclosed spaces

A rhythmic line that quickens the reader's muscles and reflexes.

Grants Haste to one target (as spell) for up to 1 minute

Cleansing glyphs intended to mend body and mind of afflictions.

Cures one disease or removes one condition (paralysis, blindness, deafness) as Lesser Restoration

A carefully annotated script that, when read aloud, allows understanding and communication across languages for 1 hour.

Grants comprehension and speech with any language for duration
Miscellaneous1

Meris will copy a spell into a willing character's spellbook or a blank scroll. Requires 1 hour per level and ink/materials (included).

Meris may refuse to scribe forbidden or necromantic rituals for a higher fee
ME

Meris Quillhand

half-elf•Wizard (Scribe)•Lvl 7

Shop Atmosphere

“Meris hums to her quills; she never sells scrolls to anyone who can't recite the shop's motto ('Words bind, ink frees') and charges an extra 10% for patrons who try to barter with vague threats. She keeps an 'obscure-shelf' ledger with rare experimental renders — ask nicely and she'll show one for a cup of strong tea.”
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