Curio & Charm
Owner: Madam Lisette
Nestled in a cozy alleyway just off the bustling main street of University City, Curio & Charm is a quaint and eclectic shop that caters to those with a taste for the strange and the mysterious. The shop is filled with oddities from all over the world—everything from enchanted trinkets to peculiar baubles, rare ingredients, and minor magical items. The air smells faintly of lavender and incense, and the dim lighting casts an inviting glow over shelves of jars filled with mysterious powders, dried herbs, and odd-shaped stones.
Madam Lisette, an eccentric woman in her early forties, has an air of mystery about her, with her long silver hair often braided and adorned with tiny bells that tinkle with every movement. She is known for her sharp wit and cryptic advice, always ready to offer customers guidance on their magical journeys—though her guidance often comes with a riddle or an enigmatic phrase.
The store’s atmosphere is cozy yet filled with wonder, the perfect place for adventurers, scholars, or anyone seeking something rare and out of the ordinary. The walls are lined with shelves that hold enchanted rings, curious amulets, and jars of magical dust, while the counter boasts an array of small spell components, charms, and talismans.
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Elderwood Twig | A small, smooth twig from an ancient tree, grants +1 to nature checks for 1 hour. | 1 gp |
| Dancing Leaf Pendant | A pendant with a leaf that twirls in the air when held in sunlight. | 3 gp |
| Luminous Thread | A glowing, soft thread that can be used to repair clothing or armor with a touch. | 5 gp |
| Hummingbird Feather Pin | A delicate pin that hums faintly when worn; helps the wearer concentrate (advantage on perception checks for 1 hour). | 7 gp |
| Mossy Pebble | A small stone with soft moss growing on it; when squeezed, it creates a soothing aroma, granting advantage on Charisma (Persuasion) checks for 10 minutes. | 8 gp |
| Pillow of Peace | A small pillow that grants a restful sleep, ensuring the user wakes up refreshed (grants a full rest in half the time). | 10 gp |
| Moonstone Pocket Watch | A pocket watch with a faint glow that can track the phases of the moon. | 12 gp |
| Tiny Crystal Phial | A small crystal vial that, when shaken, produces a soft chime sound, calming the mind (advantage on Wisdom saving throws for 1 hour). | 15 gp |
| Wandering Rose | A tiny enchanted rose that always faces towards the nearest source of light. | 18 gp |
| Fairy Dust Sachet | A small pouch of sparkling dust that, when thrown into the air, creates a calming effect (advantage on saving throws against fear for 1 hour). | 20 gp |
| Spectral Flame Lantern | A lantern that burns with an ethereal flame, providing dim light for 30 feet and never runs out of fuel. | 25 gp |
| Chime of Rest | A small bell that, when rung, soothes the mind of anyone within 10 feet, granting temporary hit points equal to the user’s level. | 30 gp |
| Mirror of Illusion | A small, handheld mirror that allows the user to cast Disguise Self once per day. | 35 gp |
| Potion of Mute | A vial that grants the user the ability to mute all sounds within a 10-foot radius for 10 minutes (can be used once). | 40 gp |
| Harmonizing Crystal | A crystal that, when held, creates a calming aura, granting advantage on saving throws against charm effects for 1 hour. | 50 gp |
| Clockwork Sparrow | A tiny, clockwork bird that can be wound up to fly for 10 minutes, serving as a distraction or messenger. | 60 gp |
| Wand of Flame Doodles | A wand that, when pointed at a surface, creates harmless, colorful flame patterns (functions like a Dancing Lights cantrip). | 75 gp |
| Cauldron of Gentle Heat | A small, enchanted cauldron that emits warmth when touched, perfect for cold environments (warms an area of 5-foot radius for 1 hour). | 100 gp |
| Elder Dragon Scale Amulet | An amulet made from the scale of an ancient dragon; once per day, the user can cast Protection from Energy (Fire) on themselves. | 120 gp |