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The World of Teréth End - Equipment & Money |
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"The space beyond is lit only by what light enters through the doorway. The far side of the chamber is shadowy which explains, in part, why you don't see his shape at first. A moment later his form comes into view; a massive Uren sitting on three (maybe more) chairs sits before you. Legs like pillars splay over the chairs from beneath his monstrous body. Giant hands mounted on the end of tree trunk arms and bearish shoulders hold a slim ceramic vase. The creautre smiles pleasantly as you enter. When he speaks you find his voice deep and resonant and engaging. "`From Taládan,' he says appreciatively. `Late empire porcelain, intricate brushwork, good condition, a fine vessel' he says glancing from the vase to yourself. `What would you pay for such a piece? Five, six thousand?' He smiles. `If you could, you would be cheating me.' He sets the piece down reverently in a blanket-lined crate, before collecting himself back onto his chairs. `I don't get many callers asking for me by name.' He nods his head, which more slides into the confines of his neck and chin, rather than making an independent motion. `Worron said you had something of a, personal nature to discuss?' " Oth. Fourteen. 29 Jun 1995  |
The Glassmaker Uren glassmaking is believed to have been discovered in Lyrast at the dawn of Fourth Age, though examples of Elve glassmaking are known to be much older. Glassmaking requires sand, soda, and limestone. The first Dekàlan glasswork is found in Panath and dates back to the second century of the High King. The Panàthans are not believed to have discovered glassmaking on their own, but rather learned the craft from Kirydian merchants traveled from the far south of Teréthor. To this day, the secrets of glassmaking are closely guarded by guilds. It did not take the Panàthans long to discover that metal oxides could change the color of glass. Stained glass windows and artwork soon appeared throughout Panath, and thereafter Lanádus. Flat glass is created by blowing bubbles of molten glass, cutting off the ends to create a cylinder, and then cutting the cylinder in half and reheating. This process creates rough panes which although translucent are difficult to clearly see through. The process has not been much improved upon in many centuries though some expert glassmakers have shown great ability to make fine panes.
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Goods & Services Equipment and services are divided by suppliers from which goods may be purchased Apothecary Coins The coins of different realms are detailed with their exchange rates Dekàlan |
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Ref. PHB (Player's Handbook), © Wizards of the Coast; C&S:CR (Core Rules), © Britannia Game Designs, Ltd.  |
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