The Clockwork Courier
Owner: Tessa Gearwright
The Clockwork Courier is a bustling shop dedicated to bridging the gap between magic and technology, offering innovative delivery services for those seeking quick, secure communication across vast distances. Tessa Gearwright, a genius gnome inventor, runs the shop with a mix of ingenuity, precision, and an unyielding love for both mechanical devices and arcane enchantments. The shop itself is a marvel of steampunk aesthetics, with whirring gears and glowing runes scattered across the walls. In one corner, a large workbench covered in tools and half-finished projects serves as a testament to Tessa’s ongoing experimentation.
The store offers a range of mechanical and magical messaging solutions, from enchanted scrolls and runes to intricate clockwork birds and golems designed to carry messages swiftly and securely. Tessa has earned a reputation for reliability and speed, offering an unparalleled service to those in need of fast, secure, and magical delivery. Whether it's sending a simple note across the city or a delicate, enchanted artifact across the continent, The Clockwork Courier ensures that it arrives intact and on time.
Tessa herself is quick-witted and often bursts with enthusiasm over new ideas, but she also has a tendency to get lost in her work, sometimes leaving customers waiting while she tinkers with a new device. Her creations, however, are always worth the wait, and those who utilize her services swear by the punctuality and reliability of her deliveries.
| Service Name | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Message Delivery (Local) | Deliver a message within a 10-mile radius using a mechanical or magical messenger. Typically uses a mechanical bird or local magical means. | 5 gp per delivery |
| Message Delivery (Long Distance) | Deliver a message up to 100 miles using mechanical or magical means, including magical birds or enchanted stones. | 15 gp per delivery |
| Plane-Specific Message Delivery | Send a message to a location across any plane of existence. Can use enchanted stones or portals. | 50 gp per plane |
| Time-Delayed Message | Send a message to a recipient up to 24 hours in the future. Uses magical time-stabilizing runes. | 75 gp per message |
| Urgent Message (Expedited) | A faster, guaranteed delivery of a message within the hour, even across long distances. May involve magical means or priority mechanical devices. | 30 gp per delivery |
| Encrypted Message Delivery | Have your message delivered with an extra layer of magical encryption, ensuring only the intended recipient can read it. | 20 gp per message |
| Message Confirmation Service | For important messages, the service provides a confirmation once the message is received by the recipient. The message’s recipient is notified via magical means. | 10 gp per delivery |
| Messenger’s Guide Service | A dedicated mechanical or magical courier will accompany the recipient to ensure the message is received and any additional communication is facilitated. | 50 gp per day |
| Cross-Dimensional Message | Send a message across planes, dimensions, or realms (such as the Feywild, Shadowfell, etc.). Requires specialized equipment. | 100 gp per delivery |
| Magical Courier Insurance | Provides a magical guarantee that the message will reach the recipient. If the message is lost or delayed for any reason, a refund or alternate delivery will be offered. | 10 gp per delivery |
| Automated Message Retrieval | Automatically retrieve a message or package from a specific location or person. Great for retrieving letters left in dangerous or distant places. | 25 gp per retrieval |
| Quickmail Express | A magical service that guarantees the delivery of urgent messages, regardless of distance, within 30 minutes. Perfect for emergencies or quick updates. | 75 gp per delivery |
| Silent Message Delivery | Send a message that can only be heard by the recipient, no matter where they are. Uses ethereal or shadowy magic to keep the message hidden. | 40 gp per delivery |
| Message to a Distant Future | Send a message or package to a recipient in a distant future, up to 1 year ahead of time. Time magic must stabilize the item until delivery. | 200 gp per delivery |
| Haunted Message Delivery | Send a message to a recipient that must be delivered by a ghost or spirit. The message is delivered with a mysterious, spectral aura. | 100 gp per delivery |