Phalantar’s Philtres & Compnents

Phalantar's Philtres & Components 4C This shop can be found on the east side of the Street of Bells, just north of Waterdeep Way. The odor of exotic spices wafts out onto the street whenever its circular door is opened. Inside is a strange wonderland of dried branches, firmly stoppered jars, and interesting-looking shells, skulls, baskets of bones, and labeled drawers. Here you can buy medicines, herbs, and rare substances used in the making of perfumes, scented oils, poisons, and as material components in the casting of spells. The herbs aren't very fresh, but a wizard will find the selection here better than anywhere else I've ever seen- and the proprietor doesn't ask questions about why you want baatezu blood or deadly nightshade or ask your name. Theft is discouraged by the dust-covered, immobile stone form of a man, face eternally frozen in a look of fear, who's propped, arms spread and in a frantic running position, against a wall inside the door, "Oh yes," the proprietor purred, when I asked about him. "He tried to leave without paying, late one night when I wasn't even open. He ran afoul of a certain sub¬stance I keep handy. I haven't decided when to release him yet. Try not to brush against him. 'Twould be a pity if he fell and shattered." Nobles tell me this shop is guarded not only with dust of petrification, but with traps that release various paralyzing and sleep-inducing gases. They tell me the owner will sell you scrolls and any minor magic items he has on hand, too—if you ask quietly, and aren't known to have any connections to the city watch or city guard. Proprietor: Phalantar Orivan, a man of soft, smooth movements, who always seems to be gently smiling, is the proprietor. He is said to deal with adventurers and mages regularly and to be fabulously rich.