Taffei's Journal ~ Theren Fest ~ 12

[Fairegrounds Meadow]
The scent of hay is slightly dampened here, as it has been stamped down by the feet of the faire-goers. A leaning fence festooned with ribbons and garlands provides an elegant boundary to the fields beyond. You also see an ebonwood wagon, a dilapidated caravan, a colorful tent adorned with billowing streamers, and a green and red canvas canopy.
Obvious paths: north, southwest.

[Visions of Holiness, Rebirth]
Polished mahogany walls reflect the light from rows of pale ivory candles in flame-shaped gold sconces. The lush velvet carpet is patterned with swirling phoenix feathers, their bright crimson and gold hues mirrored in a pair of gold-framed portraits depicting the death and resurrection of the mythical bird. A narrow ebonwood table stands near an arch leading to the shopping areas, while a wide door leads back outside.
Obvious exits: none.

On the ebonwood table you see an exquisite phoenix statue. - Wings stretched eternally upwards, the brilliant gold statue rises from a pyre of glittering ruby flames.

[Visions of Holiness, Ritual]
Several white-robed clerks stand behind the long counter, ready to assist customers with their selections. A tall ebonwood rack stand near the archway leading to the front room, while a glass-topped table stands against the opposite wall. A long wooden shelf hangs behind the counter, within easy reach of the smiling clerks.
Obvious exits: northeast, east.


On the velvet-draped counter you see :
a polished cambrinth orb inlaid with a silver thirteen-point star		110160
a polished cambrinth orb inlaid with a platinum thirteen-point star		206100
a spiraling gold armband dangling a multitude of tiny cambrinth charms		51200
a spiraling platinum armband dangling a multitude of tiny cambrinth charms		368000
a spiraling silver armband dangling a multitude of tiny cambrinth charms		19520
and a polished cambrinth orb inlaid with a gold thirteen-point star		119700

On the ebonwood rack you see :
a pale green crystal jar etched with a wren surrounded by a group of fae		1800
a bright ceramic jar painted with a magpie perched atop a pile of shiny trinkets		600
a bright blue crystal jar beaded with tiny gold lions		6000
a polished onyx jar etched with a ruby-eyed adder		6000
a fiery crystal jar stoppered with a golden phoenix		6000
a white ceramic jar painted with a tabby cat sleeping before a fire		600
a pale green ceramic jar painted with a placid cow grazing in a field of buttercups		600
a translucent indigo crystal jar stoppered with a silvery heron		1000
a dark crystal jar beaded with tiny diamond shrews		1000
a polished onyx jar etched with an intricate maze of spiderwebs		6000
a polished ebony jar painted with a horned owl soaring past a silvery moon		600
and a small placard

A small placard reads:
"Please be sure to get or tap your jar first, as there will be no refunds for purchases made in error."


On the glass-topped table you see :
a velvet-lined crimson sack embroidered with a fiery phoenix		3000
a velvet-lined indigo sack embroidered with a leaping dolphin		3000
a velvet-lined dark onyx sack embroidered with a striking cobra		3000
a velvet-lined green sack embroidered with a rearing unicorn		3000
and a velvet-lined grey sack embroidered with a wavering death spirit		3000

On the wooden shelf you see :
a translucent crystal vial capped with a rearing gold unicorn		7600
a polished silver vial sprinkled with sapphire dust		1500
a sea-blue crystal vial sculpted to resemble a leaping dolphin		12000
a polished onyx and ruby vial		17000
a gem encrusted platinum vial capped with a polished onyx raven		150000
a slender platinum vial etched with a thirteen-point star		96000
a slender gold vial etched with a thirteen-point star		4800
a slender silver vial etched with a thirteen-point star		1000
a night-black crystal vial with a lithe silver panther curling down its length		5000
a dark indigo crystal vial etched with a starry sky		40000
a slender jade vial etched with wandering ivy vines		6000
and a flame-polished gold vial inlaid with an amber phoenix		10000

[Visions of Holiness, War]
Luxury contrasts with utility in this corner of the wagon. The thick velvet carpets are covered with weapon stands, and weapons hang on the polished mahogany walls. A smiling clerk stands behind a silk-draped counter flanked by a pair of sturdy weapon racks, while a graceful glass-topped table rests between a tall armor stand and an open iron cabinet.
Obvious exits: southeast, southwest.


On the armor stand you see :
a brightly polished mail hauberk with a golden thirteen-point star woven over the heart		30000
a crimson-hued chain hauberk fashioned to resemble swirling phoenix feathers		180000
some ebony field plate formed from interlocking scales to resemble an exoskeletal scorpion		85500
some black and grey hunting leathers mottled in distinctive cobra skin pattern		24000
some creamy ivory and gold leathers embossed to resemble a striped tabby's fur		30000
and some supple black hunting leathers embossed with hundreds of bright golden eyes		30000

On the silk-draped counter you see :
a bronzed koummya inlaid with an ivory horned owl		10000
a polished katar inlaid with a sweeping curve of silvery doves		10000
a slender golden dagger with a polished onyx hilt		14500
a slender dagger with a gem-encrusted platinum hilt		150000
and a polished golden katar with a viper shaped onyx hilt		26400

On the sword rack you see :
a polished golden bastard sword carved with the spiraling pattern of a unicorn's horn		630000
an onyx-hilted bastard sword etched with a multitude of tiny spiders		220000
and a flame-darkened bastard sword with a polished gold hilt		250000

On the steel rack you see :
a polished mambeli with a leather wrapped gold hilt		70000
a curved silvery scimitar with a nightsilk-wrapped hilt		39845
a silvery mambeli etched with a flock of wild-eyed shrews		40000
and a curved scimitar inlaid with a leaping sapphire dolphin		41955

In the iron cabinet you see :
a dark steel broadsword etched with a lithe panther that curls up the blade		16000
a wave-etched schiavona with a sharkskin-wrapped basket hilt		70000
a polished golden schiavona inset with a trio of dark onyx stars		70000
and a darkened steel nimsha etched with a sinuous cobra		50000

On the mahogany wall you see :
a darkened iron komno		41580
a sturdy iron komno etched with a horde of running boars		30000
a spiked steel mace with a sharkskin-wrapped grip		10000
and a heavy iron mace with a polished yew handle		10000

On the glass-topped table you see a rearing crystal unicorn statue with a spiraling gold horn. - Carved from translucent white crystal, the unicorn rears back on two legs, gold-shod hooves flashing. Tiny diamond shards sparkle along the length of the spiraling gold horn.

[Visions of Holiness, Ceremony]
Simply furnished with a low, velvet-draped table and a tall ebonwood rack, this corner of the wagon is softly illuminated by pale ivory candles. Soft robes hang from a row of shiny hooks above the table, while a cedar chest has been tucked underneath.
Obvious exits: west, northwest.


On the velvet-draped table you see :
some faceted onyx prayer beads clasped with a polished silver shark		16310
some brightly polished silver prayer beads		9500
some brightly polished platinum prayer beads		288750
a string of golden amber prayer beads		10640
a string of polished onyx prayer beads		19600
some brightly polished gold prayer beads		33000
and some brightly polished animite prayer beads		1400000

On the ebonwood rack you see :
a watered silk devotional pouch		4000
an ebony silk devotional pouch		3000
a pale blue wool devotional pouch embroidered with orange and white tabby cats		2000
a gold spidersilk devotional pouch adorned with tiny onyx ravens		23000
a leaf green silk devotional pouch embroidered with gold sana'ati trees		6000
a pale beige wool devotional pouch embroidered with a placid cow		3000
an ebony silk devotional pouch beaded with tiny ruby scorpions		15000
a bright silk devotional pouch embroidered with a wild-eyed shrew		3000
a crimson silk devotional pouch embroidered with tiny gold phoenixes		7000
and a sapphire silk devotional pouch clasped with a silver dolphin		3500

On the shiny hooks you see :
some dark indigo silk robes embroidered with a pattern of crashing waves		20000
some white samite robes woven with sparkling gold threads		50000
some flowing nightsilk robes		20000
some leaf green silk robes clasped with a gold san'ati tree		12000
some soft white cotton robes adorned with downy owl feathers		5000
some ceremonial robes of stiff crimson silk		20000
some ceremonial robes of stiff sapphire silk		20000
some royal blue silk robes embroidered with roaring gold lions		12000
some white samite robes woven with sparkling silver threads		30000
and some white samite robes woven with sparkling platinum threads		80000

In the cedar chest you see :
some gold silk sandals with supple leather soles		1000
some soft leather sandals embossed with mischievous raccoons		1000
some soft leather sandals dangling tiny ivory charms		2000
some silver silk sandals dangling tiny sapphire dolphins		15000
some crimson silk sandals dangling tiny golden phoenixes		7500
some black silk sandals dangling tiny onyx charms		4000
and some gold silk sandals dangling tiny onyx charms		4000

[Jynli's Cattery, Salesroom]
Wooden crates filled with mewling cats line the walls of the caravan. A soft spoken attendant moves about, feeding the animals in one crate, cleaning those in another, stopping from time to time to run a hand over the head of a pampered favorite. You also see a wooden door.
Obvious exits: none.

"I have the following stock available," says a soft spoken attendant. "Just ORDER what you want."

# Price Item
-------------------------
1. 160000 a copper-eyed Taisidon jungle cat
2. 160000 a lushly furred lavender-point cat
3. 160000 a graceful chocolate-point cat
4. 160000 a long haired flame-point cat
5. 160000 a tiger-striped bobtail cat

To order, type ORDER <number>.

[Empombolius' Emporium]
Colorful banners and streamers hang from the walls and ceiling. Multicolored gaethzen spheres hover among the streamers, sending bright light shimmering through the area, lending a festive sheen to the tent. A tall table built to resemble a bar is set against one side of the tent, holding wares for sale. You also see a rosewood rack with some stuff on it, a squat barrel with some stuff on it, an iron hook with a hollow ram's horn on it, and an exit flap.
Obvious exits: none.

A note reads:
"These tankards can be refilled at Bard Guilds as well as several other locations."


On the iron hook you see :
a hollow ram's horn		1000

On the rosewood rack you see :
an etched steel tankard case		1000
a woven rosewood basket painted with fanciful foods		700
a wine tote		2500
a cylindrical backpack crafted to resemble a large tankard		4500
and an ale-stained traveler's cloak		5000

On the squat barrel you see :
a purple steel flask forged to resemble a bunch of grapes		7000
a brushed silver flask set with a stained glass mosaic		13000
a curling ivory flask crafted to resemble a ram's horn		16000
an ale-stained oak keg		11042
a diminutive crystal flask etched with a barely discernible crest		11000
and a card

A card reads:
"The items on this barrel are refillable with drinks of all kinds."

[Fairegrounds Meadow, Food Bazaar]
Smoke rises from the firepit and licks at the soot-stained green and red canopy overhead. Upon the blackened grill is a selection of roasting meats and sausages. Waves of heat flow from a brick oven next to the pit, the scent of soothing spices mingling with the aroma of the succulent roasts. Along the west side of the enclosure, a trestle table holds an assortment of tasty treats. Several large barrels stand behind a long makeshift bar, upon which sits various refreshments. You also see the festival meadow and a small fruit cart with some stuff on it.
Obvious exits: none.


On the small fruit cart you see :		On the makeshift bar you see :
a firm red apple	5	a flagon of Dwarven rotgut	30
a bunch of moist green grapes	4	a bottle of spiced rum	25
a large orange carrot	3	a glass of sweetened lemonade	9
a sweet purple plum	3	some sparkling spring water	5
a plump juicy peach	1	a snifter of Elven brandy	30
a ripe yellow pear	3	a flagon of Elothean elixir	35
a fresh stalk of celery	2	a shot of blackmarrow whiskey	30
a crisp white radish	1	some Halfling taffelberry mead	18
and some sweet red strawberries	5	a bottle of golden summer lager	20
		a glass of beetroot wine	25
On the trestle table you see :		a goblet of elderflower wine	30
a batter-dipped Kaldar breakfast egg .	74	a glass of gooseberry cordial	10
some cinnamon sugar biscuits	19	and a flagon of winter-apple bitters .	15
some shortbread cookies	20
a brown soda scone	15	On the blackened grill you see
some burnt cream cake	13	some apple and bear sausages	60
some gingerbread cake	21	a halved honey-roasted chicken	65
some Jeladric cake	80	an ear of roasted corn	30
a caramel pecan tart	15	a leg of turkey	45
a red currant tart	15	an onion and inkhorne sausage	74
a lemon and blueberry tart	14	a sage-seasoned boar sausage	78
an apple and walnut tart	16	some grilled pig trotter	20
a strawberry custard tart	12	some grilled sheep's tongue	25
a rum raisin tart	18	some roasted haggis	50
and a dark molasses tart	25	a garlicky roast rabbit	75
		a whole roasted quail	90
In the brick oven you see :		a roasted grouse	85
a pigeon pie	65	a roasted yam	7
		a roasted turnip	5
		a roasted rutabaga	8
		and a roasted parsnip	10


On the tall table you see :
a cured oak tankard carved from a large branch		450
a polished ivory tankard set with ebony music notes		5200
a pewter tankard stamped with a taffelberry tart		450
a crystal tankard etched with a barely discernable crest		1200
a silver tankard		5200
a copper tankard		450
an iron tankard shaped like a swirling tornado		450
a bucket-shaped tankard		450
and a note