Majority of elves live on “islands” cluster at the Northern and Southern poles. These islands float at Cirro elevation, 6000-9000’.
The Northern pole is bathed in continual but weak sunlight. It is a frigid and dry, esp at the elevation of the elves. Yet they manage to thrive. Tending unique flora which provides all the sustenance they require.
Living above the other races else has made elves arrogant and aloof. The Northern Elves are rightfully proud of their elegant airships, shinning cities, arts, crafts and long, impressive history. The enjoy trade and cultural exchanges with other races. Even appreciating Dwarven craftsmanship, if not their actual presence.
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Telemnar is a jewel in the clouds. Filled with wonders both magical and mundane. A work of art as much as a place of trade and home thousands. Most of its elvish residents are as insular and aloof as any. There are a few, esp amongst the large Half-Elf population that a interested bordering on obsession with other races, with new experiences and disdaining the old ways and establised customs
Many traders take the shorter route to Gwindor. But, those that do not are rewarded with the largest, most varied, and profitable markets the world over. If it can’t be found in Telemnar it probably can’t be found.
The trade is not only in physical goods. Few locations can boast a greater store of knowledge than that held within Telemnar’s scriptoriums, colleges, and private collections. All available for a price.
For a few months every winter it is iced in and isolated by treacherous blizzards.
In addition to all that is available via Base Value the following magic items are for sale.
Cost | Item |
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700gp | Arcane Scroll “Phantasmal Killer” |
700gp | Arcane Scroll “Elemental Body I” |
2,275gp | Arcane Scroll “Control Weather” |
4,500gp | Wand of “Mirror image” |
18,000gp | Ring of Spell Storing, Minor |
20,000gp | Ring of Wizardry I |
25,000gp | Ring of Evasion |
25,000gp | +5 Breastplate |
49,000gp | Bracers of Armor +7 |
75,500gp | Metamagic Rod, Quicken, Normal |
82,000gp | Staff of Divination |
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Gwindor is little more than a trade outpost. Common jest being it has more warehouses and docks than people. Built on the sides and tops of rocky, cliff like islands. It lies on the shorter, “inner” and more southernly spur of the Northern Air Stream.
Although it gets very cold and receives it share of snow, unlike Telemnar, storms and ice blocking Gwindor’s ports never last more than a few days.
A few items are currently for sale.
Cost | Item |
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25gp | Arcane Scroll “Enlarge person” |
50gp | Potion “Remove Sickness” |
50gp | Potion “Ant Haul” |
800gp | Belt of Tumbling |
1000gp | +1 Chain Shirt |
2,000gp | +1 Longbow |
2,000gp | +1 Elven Blade |
19,000gp | Rod of the Viper |
32,000gp | +3 Seeking Coposite Shortbow |
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Orophor is an artificial island created by northern elves (although several southern elves stay there) so they could have a presence near Lömsk Krama. It is strictly ruled by the High Wizard. Visitors are welcome, esp those with interesting lore to share. Long term residents are not.
Cost | Item |
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300gp | Potion “Cure Moderate Wounds” |
300gp | Potion “Invisibility” |
700gp | Arcane Scroll “Solid Fog” (4th) |
700gp | Arcane Scroll “Elemental Body I” (4th) |
1,125gp | Arcane Scroll “Polymorph” |
2,275gp | Arcane Scroll “Banishment” (7th) |
3,825gp | Arcane Scroll “Energy Drain” |
2,500gp | Goggles of Minute Seeing |
9,000gp | +1 glamored O-yori heavy Armor |
27,000gp | Bodywrap of Mighty strikes +3 |
31,900gp | Staff of Electricity |
The southern lands are perpetually dim. Even at high-noon the sun barely rises above the horizon. It is a cold and dark place. A reflection of the elves who claim sovereignty over this land. In contrast to their Northern kin Southern elves care little for gardens. They hunt, kill, and eat meat.
Living above the other races else has made elves arrogant and aloof. The southern elves are even more elitist, bordering on bigoted. On occasion attacking other races. Esp the nearby Dwarves of Fargglad Krama. The only contact and trade they allow non-elves is in the city of Helyanwë.
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Helyanwë is the only place one can trade with the Southern Elves. Or, in fact, meet with them on friendly terns. It is not a fun and friendly place for non-elves. It is worse for Half-Elves, who get nothing but disgust from the inhabitants.
Trading with Southern Elves can be as treacherous as being at war with them. The various Merchant Syndicates are constantly cheating, back-stabbing, and openly attacking each other and the poor traders unfortunate enough to be caught up in their intrigues.
Still, it is major port and only elf port on the Southern Air Stream. And the Southern Elves have a few unique commodities that may be sold at a premium. It well known rumor that the coffers of Helyanwë are bottomless and that the Southern Elves can afford to pay any amount.
It is unknown outside of Helyanwë what unique items might be found in its markets.