Hidden among the private apartments of the Keep is a boutique shop known as Amethyst Amenities, a jeweler catering to the refined tastes of wealthy merchants, visiting nobles, and successful adventurers.
Polished brass lanterns illuminate velvet-lined display cases containing rings, pendants, and finely cut gemstones. The air smells faintly of incense and polishing oils, and a quiet sense of luxury pervades the small but meticulously arranged storefront.
Adventurers quickly learn that while most of the Keep’s merchants sell practical equipment, Amethyst Amenities deals in objects of beauty, rarity, and arcane intrigue.
Proprietor: Lenk
Lenk is a well-dressed human jeweler whose refined speech and noble mannerisms immediately distinguish him from the more pragmatic merchants of the Keep.
His clothing is fashionable but understated—fine fabrics, polished shoes, and a signet ring bearing a house crest unfamiliar to most visitors. Lenk speaks with measured politeness, though his sharp eyes constantly evaluate both the wealth and intentions of those who enter his shop.
Though outwardly courteous, Lenk is shrewd in business and wastes little time entertaining customers who clearly lack coin.
Services
Lenk offers several services for those willing to pay for professional expertise.
Appraisal
Lenk can determine the approximate market value of gemstones, jewelry, art objects, or rare curiosities.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Gemstone or jewelry appraisal | 5 sp |
| Art object or rare item appraisal | 1 gp |
Appraisals typically take 10 minutes as Lenk examines the craftsmanship and materials.
Magical Identification
Lenk is trained in the fundamentals of magical theory and can help determine the properties of magical items.
He performs this using the Identify Magic activity.
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Identify Magic | 3 gp |
Identification takes 10 minutes and requires Lenk to study the item closely.
If the magic is unusually powerful or obscure, Lenk may require additional time.
Purchasing Items
Lenk will purchase the following items:
- Gems
- Jewelry
- Art objects
- Magical rings, necklaces, and decorative magic items
Lenk refuses to purchase:
- obviously cursed items
- stolen goods linked to powerful factions
- items he believes may bring trouble to the Keep