"Welcome" is written in the common tongue in large letters along the top of the sign, clearly visible from across the room. Beneath it, small but elegant Elven script flows across the painted background, the graceful writing at odds with the brief note along the bottom that simply says, "If you aren't an Elf, the clothing may not fit well. Indeed, it may not fit at all. Buyer, beware -- no refunds."
"Jaihaltu aldi Medenen Eshicani, taida ajacan inoren taipeni ahalmisai aurcitu eshicani nime alorisai ton sentitu oien. Aron ishartaroi cabiren agun olaman umbunorani inoren yarisheni darm bir baga tonen galwen medena, emma yangija sataroi sogan eshicani we maleta rach ajacani."
Your knowledge of Ilithic translates that as "Welcome to the Cultured Attire, where Elves of all clans may find garb to make them feel at home. We hope someday to provide people of all races with expressions of their traditional culture, but at this time offer only clothing and armor for the Elven kindred."
Bone Elves
Note, this is a hidden room.
[A Cultured Attire, The Bone Elves]
Slender Elven clerks sidle in and out of the small alcove, quietly replacing sold goods with fresh stock before slipping back into the main shop. A faint scent of sandalwood hangs heavy in the air despite the cold ashes in the incense burner. At the back of the alcove hangs a sign with the word, "Welcome," written in large letters across the top, beneath which is written something in the flowing script of the Elven kin. You also see an instrument rack with a slim hammered bronze sistrum in a bloodwood frame on it, a Bone Elf warrior mannequin with some stuff on it, a Bone Elf bridal mannequin with some stuff on it and a black display table with some stuff on it.
Obvious exits: east.
(closed at the moment)
Celestial Elves
[A Cultured Attire, The Celestial Elves]
"Welcome," proclaims the sign hanging from the back wall, beneath which is something written in the flowing script of the Elven kin. Willowy clerks glide from room to room, graceful despite the piles of clothing, weapons and armor that they carry. You also see an oak display with several things on it, a Celestial Elf bridal mannequin with several things on it, a Celestial Elf groom mannequin with several things on it, a narrow velvet-draped table with several things on it, a jewelry tree with several things on it, a battered leather instrument case and an instrument rack with a grey-green mistwood celestina harp adorned with jade acanthus leaves on it.
Obvious exits: north, southeast.
Forest Elves
[A Cultured Attire, The Forest Elves]
An elaborate tapestry of a dense forest fills the back wall of the tent, and the faint glow of the Sana'ati Dyaus can be seen peeking past the thick trunks of trees. "Welcome," proclaims the sign hanging from the back wall, beneath which is something written in the flowing script of the Elven kin. Willowy clerks glide from room to room, graceful despite the piles of clothing, weapons and armor that they carry. You also see an instrument rack with a set of dark reed pan-pipes with decoratively interwoven copper wire on it, a Forest Elf bride mannequin with several things on it, a Forest Elf groom mannequin with several things on it and a low shelf with several things on it.
Obvious exits: southeast, west.
| On the low shelf
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Price
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Done
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| The item on this shelf are typical gelnutres used by the Forest Elves, the tanned hides of favored beasts.
For the uninformed, a gelnutre is used in traditional Elven wedding ceremonies to represent the home, harkening back to ancient times when the marriage took place in the actual house built for the newlyweds. In many cases this is an heirloom item, handed down from one generation to the other for the firstborn daughter, or it can be made specifically for the marriage.
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| silken grey wolf hide
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1,804 |
!!
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| pure white plush snowbeast hide
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1,804 |
!!
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| soft golden brown antelope hide
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1,804 |
!!
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Mountain Elves
[A Cultured Attire, The Mountain Elves]
A multitude of tapestries depicting majestic mountain ranges hang from the walls, representing a wide variety of styles. In a space on the back wall, a sign proclaims "Welcome," beneath which is something written in the flowing script of the Elven kin. Willowy clerks glide from room to room, graceful despite the piles of clothing, weapons and armor that they carry. You also see a battered leather instrument case, an instrument rack with a gracefully curving ebonwood lyra viol with silver-gilded tuning keys on it, a Mountain Elf bridal mannequin with a few things on it, a Mountain Elf groom mannequin with several things on it and a display counter with several things on it.
Obvious exits: northeast, south.
River Elves
[A Cultured Attire, The River Elves]
Rippling lengths of blue-green watersilk hang from the walls, lightly tinged with silver threads embroidered here and there, giving the room the feel of a bubble of air amidst the depths of the ocean. A sign hangs along the far wall, with the word "Welcome" written in large letters at the top. Willowy clerks glide from room to room, graceful despite the piles of clothing, weapons and armor that they carry. You also see a River Elf warrior mannequin with several things on it, a River Elf bridal mannequin with several things on it, an instrument rack with a polished flamewood chalumeaux with golden trim on it and a brass-bound teak coffer.
Obvious exits: east, southwest.
Sand Elves
[A Cultured Attire, The Sand Elves]
Shimmering dark blue silk hangs in graceful swags along the wall, catching the light as it ripples. In the middle of the back wall hangs a sign with an elaborately calligraphed "Welcome" in large letters at the top, beneath which is a message written in a flowing Elven script. Plush cushions scattered here and there upon the layered carpets provide a place to rest or sip some tea while shopping. You also see a Sand Elf raider mannequin with several things on it, a Sand Elf bridal mannequin with several things on it, an instrument rack with a couple of things on it and a mosaic tile table with a couple of things on it.
Obvious exits: north, southwest
Snow Elves
[A Cultured Attire, The Snow Elves]
Painted white walls accented by touches of blue and grey give the room the feeling of being surrounded by drifting snow. Vivid landscapes hang upon them, displaying images of hunts with war mammoths and other fierce creatures, while densely embroidered needlework in shades of red and black cover the small settee in the middle. On one wall hangs a sign which reads, "Welcome," in large letters. You also see an instrument rack with a burlwood maple frost dulcimer with ivory inlays on it, a battered leather instrument case, a narrow wooden door, a Snow Elf hunter mannequin with several things on it, a brass-banded cedar chest positioned near the feet of the bridal mannequin and a Snow Elf bridal mannequin with several things on it.
Obvious exits: northeast, northwest.
Wind Elves
[A Cultured Attire, The Wind Elves]
A mural of a rolling plain abundant with spring flowers and a herd of stallions covers three walls as a backdrop to a pair of mannequins placed between a basket and table. Hanging from the back wall is a sign written in the flowing script of the Elven kin. Willowy clerks glide from room to room, graceful despite the piles of clothing, weapons and armor that they carry. You also see an instrument rack with an end-blown plains flute of polished cedar on it and a richly woven cashmere gelnutre with fringes with a plain notecard on it.
Obvious exits: south, northwest.
| On the gelnutre
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Price
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Done
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| "A gelnutre is used in traditional Elven wedding ceremonies to represent the home, harkening back to ancient times when the marriage took place in the actual house built for the newlyweds. In many cases this is an heirloom item, handed down from one generation to the other for the firstborn daughter, or it can be made specifically for the marriage."
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