The Owl & Lantern
Owner: Hesper Runesong
The Owl & Lantern is a quaint yet captivating shop located in a quiet corner of University City. Its exterior is adorned with intricate carvings of owls and lanterns, giving it a whimsical yet mysterious appearance. The small, cozy store emits a soft, warm glow even during the day, as enchanted lanterns and candles flicker with a steady, magical light from within. The air is thick with the subtle scents of fragrant waxes, enchanted oils, and ancient herbs, creating a calming, almost dreamlike atmosphere.
Inside, the shelves are lined with all manner of magical candles and lanterns, each designed for specific purposes. Some emit soothing light to aid in relaxation, others produce a soft glow that enhances concentration or helps with meditation. Hesper Runesong, the owner, is a quiet, eccentric individual with a love for the arcane and an obsession with creating lights that transcend mere illumination. Hesper is known for her ability to infuse candles and lanterns with subtle enchantments that serve a variety of purposes, from aiding in spellcasting to protecting against certain types of magic.
The shop’s signature products are its owl-themed lanterns, which are said to possess the ability to help one see in the dark, and its sentient candles, which change colors depending on the emotional state of the person nearby. Hesper also crafts a series of candles for spellcasters that can be used as focus items or tools to amplify magical abilities. Whether for relaxation, magic, or simple ambiance, The Owl & Lantern provides enchanted lighting that can brighten both the room and the mind.
| Item | Description | In-Game Effects | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candle of Soft Light | A small, glowing candle that burns with a warm amber flame. | Provides dim light in a 5-foot radius for 6 hours. | 5 gp |
| Lantern of Everlight | A simple oil lantern with an enchanted flame that never goes out. | The lantern emits bright light for 12 hours without needing fuel. | 10 gp |
| Candle of Whispering Winds | A candle made of pale blue wax, burning with a flickering breeze. | When lit, the candle creates a soft breeze that carries whispers up to 30 feet, allowing Message to be cast. | 15 gp |
| Lamp of the Unseen Path | A small brass lantern with intricate designs. | Once per day, the lantern allows the user to see through magical darkness for 1 hour. | 20 gp |
| Candle of Dreamlight | A white candle that glows with a calming, lavender fragrance. | When lit, the candle induces peaceful dreams, granting the user advantage on Wisdom saving throws against fear for 8 hours. | 25 gp |
| Lantern of Ghostly Sight | A haunting lantern with a pale, silver glow. | The lantern grants the user the ability to see invisible creatures and objects within a 30-foot radius for 1 hour once per day. | 50 gp |
| Candle of Eternal Flame | A candle that burns with a steady, golden flame. | The candle never extinguishes unless the user wills it. It provides warm light, useful for cold environments, and grants the user resistance to cold damage while lit. | 75 gp |
| Lamp of the Benevolent Spirit | A delicate, ivory lantern with a shimmering blue flame. | Once per day, the lamp summons a spirit of protection, granting the user temporary hit points equal to half their level (rounded down) for 1 hour. | 100 gp |
| Candle of Binding | A black candle with flickering violet flames. | When lit, the candle binds one creature (chosen by the user) within a 10-foot radius to its location for 30 minutes, preventing teleportation or planar travel. | 150 gp |
| Lantern of Guiding Light | A large lantern with a soft, radiant glow, engraved with runes of direction. | When activated, the lantern provides a glowing beam pointing toward a specific location or direction the user seeks, aiding in navigation. This lasts for 4 hours per day. | 200 gp |
| Candle of the Infernal Flame | A red candle that burns with an unnatural, fiery heat. | When lit, the candle deals 2d6 fire damage to any creature within a 10-foot radius every minute it is burning, but only if the creature is hostile to the user. | 300 gp |
| Lantern of the Eternal Watch | A grand, ornate lantern with a diamond-like glow. | Once per long rest, the lantern allows the user to cast True Seeing for 1 hour. | 500 gp |
| Candle of the Arcane Beacon | A silver candle with an intricate design, humming with magic. | While lit, it grants the user the ability to cast Teleport once per long rest, but only to a location they have visited before. | 750 gp |
| Lantern of the Celestial Flame | A radiant, golden lantern that burns with celestial fire. | The lantern provides radiant light in a 60-foot radius, and once per day, it can cast Heal on the user or a creature within 30 feet. | 1,000 gp |