Tower right in the middle of town in front of the gate leading into the keep stands a sturdy stone building marked by a carved wooden sign depicting a leaf wrapped around a wagon wheel—the symbol of the Ironleaf Caravan Guild.
Unlike the bustling markets nearby, the guild house carries an air of quiet productivity. Long tables inside are covered in parchment, ledgers, ink bottles, and sealing wax. Shelves line the walls, filled with scroll tubes, maps, and carefully labeled records documenting trade routes, caravan manifests, and regional reports.
Messengers and scribes frequently pass through the building, carrying news between caravans and merchants throughout the borderlands. For traders, artisans, and certain spellcasters, the Ironleaf Caravan serves as both a professional guild and a logistical lifeline.
Guildmaster: Toryn
The guild is managed by Toryn, a composed human woman with keen eyes and ink-stained fingers. Her practical attire blends merchant professionalism with a traveler’s readiness—fine but durable fabrics, sturdy boots, and a cloak clasp shaped like the guild’s emblem.
Toryn speaks plainly and directly, but with clear intelligence and warmth. She respects talent and dedication above noble birth or wealth.
Guild Services
The Ironleaf Caravan Guild provides several services to merchants, adventurers, and scholars operating in the borderlands.
Spell Scrolls
Toryn maintains a modest but reliable supply of arcane and divine spell scrolls for sale. These are carefully cataloged and stored in sealed scroll tubes.
| Scroll Level | Typical Cost |
|---|---|
| 1st-level scroll | 4 gp |
| 2nd-level scroll | 12 gp |
| 3rd-level scroll | 30 gp |
More powerful scrolls occasionally arrive through caravan trade.
Commissioned Scrolls
Toryn can arrange for scrolls to be copied by guild scribes.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Copying an existing spell scroll | Standard PF2e scroll price |
| Special order scroll | Price + 20% commission |
The process typically takes 1–3 days, depending on spell complexity and the availability of scribes.
Caravan Registry
The guild maintains detailed records of caravans traveling between settlements.
Adventurers may:
- Register as caravan guards
- Offer specialized services
- Deliver secured messages
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Message delivery registry | 5 sp |
| Caravan guard listing | Free |
| Trade manifest recording | 1 gp |
Joining the Ironleaf Caravan
Toryn occasionally invites talented individuals to join the guild.
Applicants who demonstrate skill in any of the following may be considered:
- Artistic craftsmanship
- Calligraphy or writing
- Cartography
- Magical scholarship
- Music or storytelling
- Skilled trade work
Membership provides:
- Access to guild libraries and records
- Opportunities for caravan contracts
- Discounts on scroll commissions
- Professional recognition among merchants
Membership dues are modest:
1 gp per month
Though Toryn occasionally waives the fee for individuals she believes will benefit the guild.
Rumors and Intelligence
Because caravans frequently exchange information at the guild house, Toryn often hears news before it spreads through the Keep.
Toryn keeps careful records of such reports, though she rarely shares sensitive information freely.
The Guild Archive
One room within the guild house contains a locked archive filled with scrolls, maps, and trade ledgers dating back decades.
Only trusted members are permitted access.
These archives contain:
- Maps of distant trade routes
- Historical caravan reports
- Regional monster sightings
- Records of ancient ruins discovered by traders
For the right cause—or the right price—Toryn may allow adventurers to consult certain records.