Eightfold Anvil

Est. 2026 • Human Blacksmith

Eightfold Anvil

The shop smells of hot iron, oil, and faint incense burned to honor the patient geometry of the spider. A line of tiny brass arachnids hangs above the door as a...

Shopkeeper

Brenn Vask, a Human Blacksmith (Lvl 8)

Keeper's Species

Human

6 Weapons5 Armor4 MiscEst. 480 gp

Shop Inventory

(15)

Weapons6

Longsword

A martial blade suited for reliable one-handed use.

15 gp

A martial blade suited for reliable one-handed use.

None

Halberd

A sturdy spearhead weapon ideal for reach and thrusting.

20 gp

A sturdy spearhead weapon ideal for reach and thrusting.

None

Mace

A reliable sidearm that can break locks, bones, and bad plans.

5 gp

A reliable sidearm that can break locks, bones, and bad plans.

None

Spear

A simple polearm with excellent reach.

1 gp

A simple polearm with excellent reach.

None

Glaive Hook

A versatile hooked weapon made for pulling and striking.

12 gp

A versatile hooked weapon made for pulling and striking.

None

Side Forge Chiselblade

A utility blade with a broad edge for novice armorers and field repairs.

18 gp

A utility blade with a broad edge for novice armorers and field repairs.

Grants advantage on one fitting or repair check made during a training session, at the GM's discretion

Armor5

Chain Mail

A durable heavy armor for front-line defenders.

75 gp

A durable heavy armor for front-line defenders.

AC +16None

Chain Shirt

A mobile, protective suit for skirmishers and veterans.

50 gp

A mobile, protective suit for skirmishers and veterans.

AC +15None

Webbed Shield

A strong defensive shield with ornate arachnid styling.

14 gp

A strong defensive shield with ornate arachnid styling.

AC +16When used in dim light or darkness, it grants a subtle sense of steadiness to the bearer, purely cosmetic unless the GM rules otherwise

Silk-Filed Leather

Custom light armor designed for agile scouts and tunnel fighters.

45 gp

Custom light armor designed for agile scouts and tunnel fighters.

AC +11Advantage on one Dexterity (Stealth) check made in sewers, web-choked halls, or other cramped cluttered spaces, once per long rest

Web-Engraved Breastplate★ PRIZED

A high-end protective cuirass for experienced adventurers.

220 gp

A high-end protective cuirass for experienced adventurers.

Atk AC +18Once per day, after taking a critical hit, the wearer can reduce the damage by

Miscellaneous4

Repair Kit

Basic blacksmithing supplies for maintenance and minor repairs.

2 gp

Basic blacksmithing supplies for maintenance and minor repairs.

Can be used to repair mundane armor or weapons during downtime

Whetstone

A sharpening stone for keeping blades in fighting condition.

1 sp

A sharpening stone for keeping blades in fighting condition.

After 10 minutes of use, one mundane slashing or piercing weapon gains a temporary edge, granting a small narrative bonus at the GM's discretion

Grappling Hook

A climbing and hauling tool used in workshops, walls, and ship decks.

2 gp

A climbing and hauling tool used in workshops, walls, and ship decks.

None

Armorer's Notions Bundle

Handy workshop odds and ends for armor straps and repairs.

5 sp

Handy workshop odds and ends for armor straps and repairs.

None

Lootable Stash

(5)

Where The Take Sits

The most valuable items are split between a locked counter drawer, a ledger shelf, and a side office beside the teaching forge, with the coinbox kept near the furnace room for easy daily counts.

1 Money2 Personal Item1 Records1 Valuables

Security Check

Dexterity (Stealth) or Dexterity (Thieves' Tools)

DC 16

On Failure

If the theft attempt fails, the forge bell rings, iron shutters drop over the front windows, and the owner and his apprentice corner the intruders while calling the local watch. The party likely escapes only if they can slip through the smoke-thick side forge or force a hasty retreat, leaving behind a clear trail of tools, soot, and suspicion.

Estimated haul

160.33 gp

MoneyLoot target #1

Cashbox Contents

48 gp, 22 sp, 13 cp

Locked drawer behind the main counter

Coins from the day's sales, wrapped in oiled cloth and hidden beneath a ledger tray.

Personal ItemLoot target #2

Spider-Signet Ring

15 gp

Small wall niche near the account books

The blacksmith's iron signet ring, etched with a spider sigil, worn only during contracts and guild dealings.

RecordsLoot target #3

Order Ledger

25 gp

Ledger shelf in the counting room

Order tallies, debtor notes, and a list of clients who requested custom armor fittings or discreet repairs.

ValuablesLoot target #4

Trim Box of Fine Fixtures

60 gp

Upper cabinet in the side forge office

A velvet-lined box of rare buckles, silver filigree clasps, and a few small gemstone studs intended for premium armor trim.

Personal ItemLoot target #5

Workshop Satchel

10 gp

Hooked beside the apprentice cot in the rear room

A spare pair of soot-darkened gloves, a needle case, and a rolled sketch of a half-finished breastplate pattern annotated in the owner’s hand.

Brenn Vask

Human•Blacksmith•Lvl 8

Shop Atmosphere

“The shop smells of hot iron, oil, and faint incense burned to honor the patient geometry of the spider. A line of tiny brass arachnids hangs above the door as a sign of good craftsmanship. The side forge is open to paying apprentices and curious adventurers alike, so long as they respect the tools, follow instructions, and do not waste steel. The owner has a habit of tapping completed armor three times before declaring it fit.”

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