The Magical Heart of the Wynds
Emporium of the Magi is a tall, twisted building located in the heart of Aranthaes Wynds. Its walls are made of timber and plaster, and it stands four stories tall, with precarious balconies and bay windows overlooking the bustling streets below.
The shop’s sign is carved from dark wood and gilded with gold leaf, depicting a stylized wand and a pair of ancient runes.
Inside, the Emporium is a wonderland of magical items, artifacts, and rare curiosities. Shelves made of dark wood line the walls, each laden with glittering gems, mysterious scrolls, and powerful enchanted items. The air is thick with the scent of incense, and the sound of chanting and the flicker of magical flames can be heard and seen throughout the shop.
The Emporium’s owner is a tall and regal-looking elf named Arcturius, who is renowned for his vast knowledge of the arcane arts and his ability to procure the most powerful and exotic magical items from across the land. He is often found seated at a large desk, surrounded by books and scrolls, intently studying some new and ancient spell.
Arcturius employs a staff of skilled wizards, enchanters, and alchemists who can be seen busily crafting and identifying magical items, mixing potions, and inscribing ancient runes. Their services do not come cheap, but they are among the best in the land.
The Emporium of the Magi is a popular destination for wealthy and powerful adventurers, who come seeking powerful magical artifacts and items to aid them in their quests and adventures. The prices for the most powerful items can reach the tens of thousands of gold pieces, while even the smallest of enchanted items can fetch a few hundred gold pieces. Wealthy true-born tiefling and heir to the Drak banking empire Damaia Drak is a regular customer.
Visitors to the Emporium should be warned, however, that the magical energies within can be overwhelming to the uninitiated, and only those with a strong will and a deep understanding of the arcane should attempt to navigate the shop’s many wonders.
Prized Items for Sale
The Emporium of the Magi dazzles the eye with wonders beyond imagining. Roll d10 to see which of Arcturius’ rare treasures might be newly on display for sale this week…
- A polished staff of darkwood capped with a sapphire, storing up to 3 levels of spells at once. 4,500 gp.
- A cloak woven from moonlight and spider silk, granting invisibility for 1 minute once per day. 7,200 gp.
- A crystal vial of phoenix tears, able to fully restore life to a slain creature if used within 1 hour of death. 12,000 gp.
- A silver circlet inscribed with runes of clarity, granting permanent telepathy with willing targets within 30 feet. 5,800 gp.
- A leather-bound tome that teaches one random 3rd-level spell when studied for a week. The text fades after use. 3,200 gp.
- A ring of shifting stars that allows the wearer to cast Plane Shift once per week. 15,000 gp.
- A shield made of dragon bone, glowing faintly, granting resistance to a single chosen damage type. 6,500 gp.
- A necklace of black pearls that can absorb and store incoming spells (up to 5 levels worth). 9,000 gp.
- A golden lantern that, when lit, reveals all illusions and invisible creatures within 60 feet. 8,400 gp.
- The Heart of Thal’Xir — a pulsing crimson crystal said to be a fragment of a slain archmage’s soul. Grants +2 to spell DCs but slowly corrupts the wielder. Priceless (Arcturius refuses to part with it lightly).