The Gilded Quill
Stationery · Ink · Paper · Books
Owner: Sella Fairbrook
Nestled in a quiet corner of University City’s bustling shopping district, The Gilded Quill is a haven for scholars, writers, and anyone with a love for the written word. The store’s elegant shopfront features a simple yet inviting wooden sign adorned with intricate gold lettering, an image of an elegantly quilled pen. A faint scent of parchment and lavender wafts from the open door, inviting passersby into its warm, dimly lit interior.
Inside, the shop is a wonderland of fine stationery and books. Shelves stretch high above, laden with carefully curated collections of rare tomes, journals, and vellum scrolls. Neatly stacked paper—smooth, textured, and shimmering—lines every available surface, and ink bottles of every conceivable hue gleam like jewels in the sunlight that filters through the large front windows. Sella Fairbrook, the shop’s meticulous and soft-spoken owner, takes great pride in her carefully curated collection of writing materials, each one handpicked for its quality and craftsmanship.
The shop is particularly popular with University students, who come in search of everything from luxurious parchment and fountain pens to enchanted ink that never fades. Sella is known for her knowledge of historical books, and her collection of rare and first-edition manuscripts is unmatched in the city. She also provides custom stationery services, from elegantly bound personal journals to magical scrolls that can record spells or imbue messages with enchanted properties.
Hidden in the back of the store, a small nook is dedicated to rare and obscure books—texts so arcane that most University scholars don’t even know of their existence. There, Sella keeps her own private collection, often cataloging forgotten lore in her meticulous handwriting.
For those seeking a perfect letter or an elegant tome, The Gilded Quill is the place where the written word meets artistry, and where every page tells a story of quality and passion.
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Parchment | Simple, unadorned parchment, suitable for everyday writing and note-taking. | 1 sp |
| Wax Seals (Set of 5) | A set of colorful wax seals for sealing letters or documents. Comes with a basic stamp. | 2 sp |
| Common Ink (1 vial) | A vial of standard ink for writing. Available in black or brown. | 5 sp |
| Quill Pen (Standard) | A standard quill pen, made from a large bird's feather. Durable for everyday use. | 6 sp |
| Simple Journal | A leather-bound journal with blank pages, ideal for personal writing. | 1 gp |
| Ink Pot (Ceramic) | A simple ceramic ink pot for holding your ink, with a removable lid. | 2 gp |
| Colored Inks (Set of 3) | A set of three different colors of ink (red, blue, green) for more decorative writing. | 3 gp |
| Silken Writing Paper (Pack of 5 Sheets) | Luxurious silken paper, perfect for important letters or delicate documents. | 5 gp |
| Elegant Quill Pen (Feathered) | A finely crafted quill pen, made from a rare bird's feather, ideal for formal documents. | 7 gp |
| Ink Pot (Glass, Ornate) | A fine, ornamental glass ink pot with intricate designs. Holds more ink than standard pots. | 10 gp |
| Handcrafted Leather Journal | A beautifully bound leather journal, ideal for those who appreciate high-quality stationery. | 10 gp |
| Arcane Spellbook (Basic) | A simple, but enchanted spellbook that can hold basic spells and magical notes. | 12 gp |
| Royal Stationery Set | A full set of premium paper, ink, and quills, ideal for sending formal invitations or correspondence. | 15 gp |
| Esoteric Tome (Rare) | A book containing rare magical knowledge, often sought by wizards and scholars. | 20 gp |
| Scroll of Ancient Knowledge | A scroll containing lost or ancient knowledge, bound in fine material. A rare find, often of historical importance. | 25 gp |
| Custom Illuminated Manuscript | A bespoke manuscript with hand-painted illustrations and gold leaf details. Ideal for collectors. | 30 gp |
| Grimoire of the Forgotten | An old, heavy tome containing powerful yet dangerous magical spells. Its history is as mysterious as its contents. | 40 gp |
| Book of Hidden Lore | A magical book that reveals hidden knowledge only to those worthy to read it. Might hold keys to powerful secrets. | 50 gp |