Shops in Briarsville
Last Updated: 2/16/03
The Window of Worlds (Books)
This store isn't much to look at from the street. An old, peeling sign boldly carved with "The Window of Worlds" hangs above the small front door. But, once inside, it is a perfect labyrinth of books of all shapes and sizes. The books can be bought or traded. The owner of the establishment is Fflanders Gwuiden, a tall old man with the same dusty smell as his books. He can find any book in the store five minutes, and he knows them all by name. But, if you come to him for help, he will most likely come back with a different book than the one you asked for, insisting, "Really, this is just the book you need!"
And it usually is.
Created by Ellienad Telcontar. First Place in Weekly Contest #3.
Herb's Herbs (Herbs)
Specializing in high quality herbs for medicinal, meditative, and magical purposes for over 100 years. Located in the heart of Briarsville's lovely downtown shopping district, Herb's Herbs is currently run by Herbert Huft IV, master herbist. The building's sign is laced with a herb known for its relaxing qualities. The shop's interior is relatively simple, there is a section of pre-mixed herbs, a make your own potion bar (properly monitered, of course), and most conveniently, a master, or highly trained apprentice, on hand for special requests....
Created by Joker. Second Place in Weekly Contest #3.
The Candlemaker (Candles)
This shop has no written sign, the proprietor is unable to write and refused to have something he couldn't read. Instead he commisioned a wrought iron three prong candelabra that is visible outside his shop. Inside the front half of the shop Adan Clabber sells the various tallow and beeswax candles he makes in his workshop to the rear. He sells normal candles but also has some aromatic ones he makes using herbs he purchases from his friend Herbert Huft IV. Although the Tallow candles being the cheapest are the most sought after he tries to make them only one day a week because of the smell, making the scented candles the following day.
Created by Dranlen. Third Place in Weekly Contest #3.
Takes A Whipping (Arms)
Takes A Whipping is a small shop on a dark side street which sells whips and a few other unusual weapons. It's proprietress is Pauline Baylow.
Created by Whisper for Weekly Contest #3.
Genia's Charms (Magic)
Sells assorted charmed (or cursed) items made by the shop's proprieter, Genia Unio. Genia is a little absent-minded and occasionnaly misidentifies certain items in her shop. For some reason, this mainly includes mistaking cursed items for charmed...
Created by Baranak for Weekly Contest #3.
The Magician's Hat (Entertainers)
Small shop on one of the main stretches. Specializes in items for magicians, acrobats, jesters, and other non-bardish performers. Carries such items as juggling scarves/balls/knives, colorful costumes and accessories, acrobatic poles and props, and a wide variety of magic tricks, ranging from novice to master. The proprietor is 'Sir' Edward Hannigan, a retired court jester.
Created by Amy for Weekly Contest #3.
The Winding Arrow (Arms)
The Winding Arrow is a small archery shop in the middle of town. Owned by the now-aged Quendil Aurelian, the Winding Arrow stocks many different makes of bows, arrows and quivers. Many stories circulate through Briarsville about old Quendil. Some say that he is half-elven, thus his interest in archery.
Soldiers from all over the Mountain Kingdoms come into Briarsville to acquire Quendil's superb equipment.
Created by Raynewyn for Weekly Contest #3.
The Liquid Moonbeam (Jeweler/Silversmith)
The Liquid Moonbeam is a cozy little shop on Market Street specializing in the sale of fine silver jewelry. Arienne Torulam is both the proprietress and leading silversmith of the establishment. As a truly skilled master, she takes on one or two young apprentices each year and teaches them to produce works of art that parallel her own. More elaborate pieces from The Liquid Moonbeam are highly prized throughout the Mountain Kingdoms and are often found adorning the ears, necks, and wrists of the finest ladies and lords of the courts.
Created by Miraeda for Weekly Contest #3.
The Rising Phoenix (Tavern)
The Rising Phoenix has been a Briarsville mainstay for as long as anyone can remember. The tavern earned its name after surviving both Briarsville's tumultuous past and its own tendency to attract mayhem and destruction. The Phoenix has a large, jovial front room (complete with pretty serving girls) and a secluded, cozy back room (presided over by proprietress Rena Fenley). Travelers come for the atmosphere—locals come to watch the travelers in the highly respectable Old Quarter and enjoy the wine stored in the fire-proof cellar.
The Rose and Ladle (Tavern)
The Rose and Ladle is a small, cheery tavern complete with pink floral wallpaper, recently aquired by Benjamin Nydell and his wife Helena. The Nydells run a nice little tavern in an eminently respectable neighborhood. Due to Helena's recent pregnacy, service has been unpredictable of late... but the tavern is always friendly and the lunch crowd is loyal.
The Green Fox Inn (Inn/Tavern)
Located in an upscale area of the Travelers Quarter, the Green Fox Inn is a high quality establishment that caters to a very specific clientele: travelers with pets, or, as they term it, "animal companions." Although it is not normal to travel with house pets, many of Briarsville's visitors do have animals with them—mages bring familiars, and one never knows what might walk out of the Forest. Most establishments permit familiars and unusual companions, but the Green Fox openly invites them. The inn is equiped to handle unusual and suprising guests of any type imaginable, and, though its prices are slightly high, patrons seem to think it's worth it.
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