Sinjian's Bardic Requisites

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Sinjian's Bardic Requisites
Province Zoluren
Justice Unknown
Town Leth Deriel
Map Ranik's Map 61
Owner Sinjian
# of Rooms 5
Store Type Music shops, Container shops
This store only accepts Kronars

[Sinjian's Bardic Requisites, Sales Room]
Inside the basswood tree grows a green patch of grass, lending it the ambience of a courtyard. Full of goldfish, a stone fount is an unexpected centerpiece to the eccentric atelier of Sinjian the bard, the charismatic but mercurial musical instrument maker and teacher. Examples of his work, from harps, lyres, psalteries, and lutes to recorders, flutes and pennywhistles, line the shop walls. You also see a stone counter with an inventory catalog on it, the woodcarver's apprentice, and an arched doorway.
Obvious exits: up, down, out.


Page 1 - Wonderful Woodwinds
Item Price Done
Flute - *+ 547   !!
Keyed flute - + 2,190   !!
Silver fife 7,00   !!
Ocarina - *+ 455   !!
Turtle-shaped ocarina - + 4,197   !!
Recorder - *+ 365   !!
Mirliton - *+ 1,460   !!
Woodwind case - + 730   !!
Silver-chased woodwind case 756   !!
Items marked with a * are available in a variety of styles (page 2).
Items marked with a + are available in a selection of woods (page 3).
Page 2 - Styles
  • Child-sized
  • Odd-shaped
  • Chipped
  • Stained
  • Laquered
  • Silver-banded
  • Bronze-banded
  • Oversized
  • Crudely-made
  • Warped
  • Hand-polished
  • Oiled
  • Copper-banded
Page 3 - Wood
  • Flamewood
  • Silverwood
  • Rowan
  • Black walnut
  • Red cedar
  • Eucalyptus
  • Red maple
  • Laurel
  • Sycamore
  • Golden oak
  • Acanth
  • Black willow
  • White birch
  • Sandalwood
  • Beech
  • White oak
  • Elm

[Sinjian's Bardic Requisites, Workshop]
Soundboards, strings, reeds, frets and various unidentifiable pieces cover a broad work table here, looking more like a giant, unsolved jigsaw puzzle than the exquisite instruments they will be turned into by the skilled hands of Sinjian and his apprentices. One such apprentice is planing some wood in the corner, her gaze intent upon her task. You also see a tall walnut arch.
Obvious exits: down.


[Sinjian's Bardic Requisites, Workshop]
Silver moonlight spilling in from a large bay window to the north casts deep shadows in the lee of the shelves and cabinets to either side. Only the illumination of a single glass lantern sitting on a long table lightens the enveloping darkness. Sitting there in the pool of golden radiance are several piles of unsewn cloth, awaiting a tailor's touch in the morning. You also see a tall walnut arch, the weaver Sinysa and a polished pine table with some stuff on it.
Obvious exits: none.


Page 1 -- Instrumental Repair
Item Price Done
Four strings - For mandolins, lyres, fiddles, violins, sra'ajhhs, and more! 982   !!
Six gut strings - For lutes, gitterns, citterns, and bandouras. 982   !!
Seven strings - For the sweet-toned cistre. 982   !!
Twelve strings - For certain types of gitterns. 1,310   !!
Twenty-four strings - Especially for the stately psaltery. 1,637   !!
Repair kit - Filled with vials of glue, files, sandpaper, and a hammer, for repairing any instrument. 982   !!
Repair kit refill - To replenish the supplies in your repair kits. 655   !!
Page 2 -- Instrumental Upkeep
Item Price Done
Chamois cloth - A functional cloth for cleaning your fine instruments. 327   !!
Cotton cloth - Made from pure, soft cotton for polishing delicate pieces. 327   !!
Silk cloth - For those who wish a fine touch to their collection. 327   !!
Wool Shoulder-Strap - Guaranteed to fit any *simple* instrument case soldin a Luthier's shop. Replace your old, worn, and plain straps with a new one! 16,375   !!
These wares may be purchased in a variety of colors. See page 4 for more information.
Page 3 -- Miscellaneous Necessities
Item Price Done
Songbook satchel - A simple case designed to hold any songbook. 3,275   !!
Scroll satchel - For protecting several song scrolls against the elements. 3,275   !!
Felt hat - A simple felt hat to protect YOU against the elements. 98,250   !!
Canvas hat - The same hat in sturdy canvas. 98,250   !!
Jester hat - An odd-looking hat with three 'arms', each bearing a large bell on the end. 98,250   !!
Leather songbook - A book for any true Bard to carry their notes and songs with them, always. 98,250   No
Canvas songbook - A bit sturdier than the normal cloth songbook, this one is made for travel on high seas. 49,125   No
Velvet songbook - For the formal occasions, we also have available songbooks covered with fine velvet. 49,125   No
The cloth wares on this page may be purchased in a variety of colors. See page 4 for more information.
Page 4 -- Colors for Customizing Your Purchases
  • Deep scarlet
  • Wine red
  • Plaid
  • Bronze-hued
  • Earth brown
  • Ivory white
  • Blue black
  • Silver-hued
  • Indigo
  • Royal blue
  • Sea green
  • Russet
  • Burgundy
  • Multicolored
  • Dark amber
  • Golden-hued
  • Rich ebony
  • Dove grey
  • Pale lilac
  • Blue violet
  • Azure
  • Forest green

[Sinjian's Bardic Requisites, Practice Room]
This modest sized chamber has curved walls and an arched ceiling to enhance the acoustics of any practice or performance. Bardic verses, with their strict metrical patterns and themes of battle, glory and heroism, may be recited at the top of one's lungs, or that shaky fiddle tune practiced until it is impossible to resist its call to the dance. It is in this room that Sinjian's select students receive their lessons as well. You also see a stool and a music stand.
Obvious exits: up.


[Sinjian's Bardic Requisites, Storeroom]
The mingled scents of dust and cedar linger on the air like a bitter perfume. Low trunks banded with brass vie with wicker mannequins and old hardwood tables for space along the walls in this cluttered storeroom, remnants of festivals from a time long past. Sinuous pathways lead from the door to a cleared area where someone has uncovered some of the old wares and put them back on display. You also see an aging Halfling woodcarver and an arched doorway.
Obvious exits: none.


NOTE

Bard access only.

On the long birch table
Item Price Done
ebony linen tabard sewn with a silvery Bards' Guild badge on one sleeve 6,250   No
ivory linen tabard sewn with a golden Bards' Guild badge on one sleeve 6,250   !!
royal blue linen tabard sewn with an aquamarine Bards' Guild badge on one sleeve 6,250   No
indigo linen tabard sewn with a coppery Bards' Guild badge on one sleeve 6,250   No
coppery brown linen tabard sewn with a golden Bards' Guild badge on one sleeve 6,250   No
azure linen tabard sewn with a silvery Bards' Guild badge on one sleeve 6,250   No
dark garnet linen tabard sewn with a golden Bards' Guild badge on one sleeve 6,250   No
burgundy linen tabard sewn with a violet Bards' Guild badge on one sleeve 6,250   No
rich violet linen tabard sewn with a lavender Bards' Guild badge on one sleeve 6,250   No
sable linen tabard sewn with a golden Bards' Guild badge on one sleeve 6,250   No
forest green linen tabard sewn with a golden Bards' Guild badge on one sleeve 6,250   No
The inventory of a long birch table rotates.
On the long oak table
Item Price Done
bright scarlet suede instrument case with polished golden-hued buckles 5,000   No
sky blue velvet instrument case clasped with matte silver buckles 5,000   No
white suede instrument case with tiny golden-hued buckles 5,000   !!
black suede instrument case with highly-polished silver buckles 5,000   !!
oiled leather instrument case stitched with a small circular badge 5,000   !!
midnight blue suede instrument case sewn with tiny golden stars 5,000   !!
ivory brocade instrument case hung from a braided gold and jade green silk strap 5,000   No
crimson brocade instrument case hung from a strap of woven silk cords 5,000   No
soft leather instrument case with a tightly braided rawhide strap 5,000   No
dark green suede instrument case banded with violet embroidery 5,000   !!
rich violet velvet instrument case edged with embroidered golden roses 5,000   !!
ombre felt woodwind tube dyed deep violet that fades to pale lavender 12,500   !!
dark crimson canvas woodwind tube with a woven tapestry strap 12,500   !!
soft ebony suede woodwind tube with a silver-buckled leather strap 12,500   !!
The inventory of a long oak table rotates.
In the bronze-banded trunk
Item Price Done
deep violet linen trews 3,125   !!
wine red linen trews 3,125   No
ivory white linen trews 3,125   No
rich crimson linen trews 3,125   No
dark green linen trews 3,125   No
cobalt blue linen trews 3,125   No
soft black linen trews 3,125   No
earthen brown linen trews 3,125   No
pale indigo linen trews 3,125   No
light azure linen trews 3,125   No
On the woven wicker mannequin
Item Price Done
rich violet and jade green striped jester's hat with tiny silver bells 187,500   !!
earthen brown and golden yellow striped jester's hat with red enameled bells 187,500   !!
vibrant yellow and burnt orange striped jester's hat with tiny brass bells 46,875   !!
scarlet and cobalt blue striped jester's hat with tiny gold bells 187,500   !!
bright purple and yellow striped jester's hat with red enameled bells 187,500   No
dark pink and yellow striped jester's hat with purple enameled bells 187,500   !!
midnight blue and silver striped jester's hat with enameled black bells 187,500   !!
The inventory of a woven wicker mannequin rotates.
On the woven wicker mannequin
Item Price Done
jester's tunic sewn with rich violet and jade green satin diamonds 12,500   !!
jester's tunic sewn with earthen brown and golden yellow satin diamonds 12,500   !!
jester's tunic sewn with vibrant yellow and burnt orange satin diamonds ?   !!
jester's tunic sewn with scarlet and cobalt blue satin diamonds ?   !!
jester's tunic sewn with bright purple and yellow satin diamonds 12,500   !!
jester's tunic sewn with dark pink and yellow satin diamonds 12,500   !!
jester's tunic sewn with midnight blue and silver satin diamonds 12,500   !!
The inventory of a woven wicker mannequin rotates.

Aging Halfling Woodcarver (wanders in store)

The Halfling woodcarver is clad in a pair of wrinkled woolen breeches and a loose white linen shirt with the sleeves rolled back. A leather woodwind pouch hangs on his belt next to a small sheath, its partnering knife currently in the woodcarver's hands carving away at a rosewood stick. Catching you looking at him, he nods and winks, brushing a lock of greying brunette hair out of his hazel eyes.

  • ASK woodcarver about pin: The Halfling woodcarver rummages around in his pockets. "I have some pins I've carved in the shape of a bird around here some-- aha." He smiles triumphantly, pulling out an assortment of different bird pins to show to you. "Perfect to jes' PUT on your favorite instrument pouch. I'll part with one for a gold piece. If you'd like one, I'll select one of them for you - just ask me for a pin. I haveta pay that miser Sinjian m'girl's tuition after all."
  • ASK woodcarver for pin: An aging Halfling woodcarver rummages around in his pouch, finally pulling a cherry hawk pin from it and handing it to you in exchange for his fee. "Jes' PUT this on your favorite woodwind or long pouch," he tells you with a grin. "This'll spiff it right up for you."
  • ASK woodcarver about wood: An aging Halfling woodcarver nods to you, still whittling away at a roughened bird shaped piece of rosewood in his hands. "Bring me a piece of wood or a stick, and I can carve it into a whistle for you for a small fee. My daughter's newly apprenticed to Sinjian, and I owe that old skinflint her tuition."
  • ASK woodcarver about whistle: With a nod in your direction, the Halfling woodcarver says, "Whistles are handy things to have around. Would you like me to carve one for you?" He raises an eyebrow in your direction. "Only five silver, if you can bring me a stick to whittle it from. Make sure you only bring me uncarved wood, mind!"
  • GIVE woodcarver: The Halfling woodcarver accepts your stick, looking at it appraisingly as he turns it from side to side. Satisfied with it, he begins to hum the notes of "Swift Runs the Blood" as his agile fingers strip away the bark and carve a rough shape from the soft wood beneath. He shapes the wings and tail with deft curls of his knife, carefully hollowing out a section in the middle. After only a few minutes, he presents you with an ash phoenix whistle and collects his fee.

Types of Random Whistles (Made of whatever wood stick you provide)

Loon
Robin
Phoenix
Shrike
Cardinal
Songbird
Finch
Falcon