Holden Books
172 year old Human construction, medium sized
Location: City of Abingend
Owned by: Rogerius Holden
A historic 7th Century half-timbered house. A friendly black cat greets strangers as they approach. It's nametag says "Laura." The dwelling also serves as a Booksellers.
Occupants
| Name | Role | Age | Gender | Race | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylewynus Ware | Shopkeep's Assistant | 25 | Male | Human | He is an adult human with blue eyes, long flowing dyed brown hair, a clean shaven face, and light brown skin. |
| Gonilda Holden | 53 | Female | Human | She is an elderly human with grey eyes, long tied back dyed brown hair, and light pink skin. | |
| Marie Ware | Shopkeep's Assistant | 21 | Female | Human | She is an adult human with amber eyes (behind a pair of spectacles), red and grey streaked hair in a bun, and light pink skin. |
| Mary Holden | Housekeeper | 44 | Female | Human | She is an adult human with amber eyes, long flowing auburn hair, and medium brown skin. |
| Mona Holden | 4 | Female | Human | She is a human child with amber eyes, short red hair, and light pink skin. | |
| Rogerius Holden | Shopkeep | 46 | Male | Human | He is an adult human with grey eyes (behind a pair of spectacles), balding dyed red hair, bushy sideburns, and light pink skin. |
Family Tree
- Rogerius Holden (♂/46) + Mary Holden nee Robertson (♀/44/Rogerius' wife)
- Marie Ware nee Holden (♀/21/Rogerius' daughter) + Aylewynus Ware (♂/25/Rogerius' son in-law)
- Mona Holden (♀/4/Rogerius' daughter)
- Gonilda Holden (♀/53/Rogerius' half-sister)
Items for sale
At this location, items are priced between 92% and 105% of their base value.
| Available | Price | Value | Item | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 gp | 10 gp | "Absolution" |
By Earl Vincent Banned in some regions for its corrupting influence, Absolution is a persuasive text on the virtues of selfishness. It is considered to be a holy book by followers of Vastra. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 3 gp 9 sp | 4 gp | "Chaotic quest" (Dog-eared) |
By Orophor the First Not a particularly famous book, but surprising to the end. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 4 gp 9 sp | 5 gp | "Every lazy thing" |
By Bingan Hess Not a particularly famous book, but entertaining. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 21 gp | 20 gp | "Glind palt Nimbë" (Illustrated, Dog-eared) |
By Inelda Orbrysar A collection mournful poems in the original Elvish. An expensive illustrated edition, with painted etchings. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 10 gp | 10 gp | "Island Hopping" |
By Frank Strickland Widely considered the definitive guide to sailing the Ataland seas. Packed with practical advice but consciously short of actual maps. When making a survival check at sea, you can consult this book to gain +1 to the check. You can only consult one book per check. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 5 gp 5 sp | 6 gp | "Leaches: How and When To Use Them" |
By Doe Green A guide to using leaches to treat all kinds of sickness. Entirely incorrect. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 9 gp 5 sp | 10 gp | "Lurgid bee" |
By Peree Doolapup A collection of pretty awful experimental poems. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 8 gp 1 sp | 8 gp | "Moon City: Invasion" (Dog-eared) |
By Gus Newman A spinoff from the "Spellships" magic-fiction series. A mysterious alien army targets Moon City. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 4 gp | 4 gp | "No sad mystery" (Dog-eared) |
By Turbert Ingram Not a particularly famous book, but a page-turner. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 4 gp 7 sp | 5 gp | "Only forest" |
By Fatissaba Sackgirdle Not a particularly famous book, yet thought provoking. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 9 gp 3 sp | 10 gp | "Organised Crime" | This book appears to contain the constitution and bylaws of a thieves guild. | 5 lbs. |
| 1 | 3 gp 8 sp | 4 gp | "Some thinking family" (Dog-eared) |
By Wrawopys Hyshaer Not a particularly famous book, but surprising to the end. The book is a bit dog-eared, but in serviceable condition. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 9 gp 8 sp | 10 gp | "Spellships: 2 - The Victory" |
By Gus Newman A book in a magic-fiction series about boats that fly through the sky using advanced magic. In this book the heroes win their own spellship - "The Victory", after saving some moon-folk. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 9 gp 5 sp | 10 gp | "The Art of Xor" |
By Claud Sanford A book of advice on achieving victory in situations of conflict, in a wide range scenarios, from family disputes, and business negotiations, to large scale military operations. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 10 gp | 10 gp | "The Chef's Greatest Grits" |
By Chef Gorman Meal ideas for those on a budget or with lots of mouths to feed. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 9 gp 4 sp | 10 gp | "The art of Sashimi" |
By Reyen Heyemapup A book on how to serve raw fish. Contains explicit instructions on cuts and presentation. Invented by Otterfolk, this method of serving fish has become popular in high-society. |
5 lbs. |
| 1 | 5 gp 3 sp | 5 gp | "This old home" |
By Matthew Gillespie Not a particularly famous book, but entertaining. |
5 lbs. |
| 2 | 9 gp 6 sp | 10 gp | "Truth and Light" | A book of holy scripture laying out the tenants of the faith for followers of Solina. | 5 lbs. |