Fiona's Fortunes and Palm Reading

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In a world where magic is minimal, the minor magics are celebrated and practiced by many, leaving a space in the market for the provision of magical goods and services.

Walking into the store, a customer would be greeted with the site of crystals, bones, candles and what appears to be endless choices for tools and materials.

Though most items that are sold here aren't inherently magic in their own right, there are more magical items available for trusted customers. Fiona has to be careful who is alerted to these goods, at risk of being outed for her 'real' magic use and risk the safety of her coven.

In addition to goods, Fiona provides services covering fortune telling, palm reading, tarot readings, rune throwing and more. Regardless of whether they believe or not, many people come from all around to see her and find out what the future holds or get assistance in making decisions.

Purpose / Function

This site was erected as part of a strip of storefronts across one of the main streets in town - Velkomm Plaza.

It continues to be used for this purpose now, with this specific store being used for all sorts of magical goods and a place for Fiona to tell fortunes and perform readings for those who wish to see her.

Its neighbouring properties include a bakery, cafe, and a centre for companion creatures.

Design

The store is 40ft x 35ft total dimensions.

40ft x 10ft of this is the walled off rear section, with 10ft x 10ft being designated as a reading room.

Ceilings are a dark painted plaster, with ornate edging, and walls painted in a colour shifting purple/blue/black. There appears to be some work in progress, with partial murals along some walls. These include depictions of flowers, gems, bones, animals, stars and magical effects.

The shop floors are wooden panels, adorned with a mish mash arrangement of rugs.

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One main doorway sits at the front of the store, with large windows on either side, allowing a view into the shop and any window displays.

Sensory & Appearance

Smell

This building is full of alluring smells, including incense, candles, fresh or dried herbs and flowers, perfumes and burning of items such as sage.

The smells can be detected from outside the shop, drawing people in to see more. When they enter, they are bombarded with these beautiful scents, many of which create a calming effect.

If a person is staying for a reading, or otherwise spending much time in the store, they may be welcomed to partake in a range of delicious herbal teas, adding yet another aroma to permeate the air.

Hear

Noises that can be heard include, gentle ringing or tapping of wind chimes, crackling of flames on lit candles and the occasional pitter patter of kitty cat feet.

Feel

The air in the building can at times feel thick, due to the smoke and layers of fragrance, however, despite feeling this against skin, there is always a freshness to the air that allows persons to breathe freely, as though they were standing outside.

When browsing the shelves, tables and displays, there are soft silken cloths, velvet pillows and an array of beautiful textures that most visitors can't help but touch.

See

Walking into the store, a visitor will see an environment that is both vibrant and dark at the same time, with a welcoming atmosphere and massive range of goods.

Shelves are stacked along the walls and extending into aisle, covered with books, cards, taxidermy, skulls, ingredients and more.

There is a shiny display cabinet at the main counter, presenting all the most valuable of gems and jewellery, glinting across the room.

Denizens

Fiona

Fiona is an elf, who's appearance has seen better days.

Her scarred face can be off putting to some, but she has found that it helps others take her work more seriously and not question her strength and skill.

Fiona can be found in the store most of the time, though she does live elsewhere.

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Arya

Arya is a fluffy little monster who loves to keep Fiona company and helps ease visitors' minds, distracting from Fiona's looks.

Arya stays at the shop, helping keep the area clear of mice, cockroaches and other little critters.

Contents & Furnishings

Reading Room

The reading room is fitted with silky curtains across all walls and a beaded curtain covering the doorway.

A round table sits in the centre, topped by a crystal ball, some candles, and paired with two chairs that are tucked underneath when not in use.

Paintings, sculptures and other artwork is mounted around the room.

Storage Area

The storage area sits behind a door, with a lunch area, couch, and a range of crates strewn around the room.

Shop - Stock

Item	Qty	Price
Incense Sticks (5 pieces per packet) - Nag Champa - Dragons Blood - Lavender Love - Dark Arts - Kitchen Witch Special	- 25 x Packets - 10 x Packets - 5 x Packets - 15 x Packets - 22 x Packets	- 5 CP per Packet
Pillar Candles (Large, wide cylinder) - White - Black - Red - Gold	- 66 x Candles - 45 x Candles - 23 x Candles - 5 x Candles	- 1 SP per Candle - 2 SP per Candle - 1 SP per Candle - 2 SP per Candle
Church Candles (Thin, tall, pointed) - White - Black - Red - Yellow - Green - Purple - Gold - Silver	- 102 x Candles - 56 x Candles - 52 x Candles - 23 x Candles - 67 x Candles - 14 x Candles - 26 x Candles - 34 x Candles	- 5 CP per Candle - 1 SP per 3 Candles
Birthday Candles (Miniature, 10 pieces per packet) - Rainbow - White - Black - Colours of Love (reds, pinks etc) - Dark Arts (blacks, greys, purples etc.)	- 35 x Packets - 10 x Packets - 13 x Packets - 8 x Packets - 6 x Packets	- 1 SP per Packet
Original Tarot Set (72 Standard Cards)	- 12 x Decks	- 3 GP per Deck
Specialised Tarot Sets (40-72 Cards) - Woodland Friends Deck - Starry Starry Night Deck - Imagine That Deck - Death Becomes Her Deck Deck of Illusions	- 2 x Decks - 4 x Decks - 1 x Deck - 5 x Decks 1 x Deck	- 5 GP per Deck - 8 GP per Deck - 6 GP per Deck - 12 GP per Deck 7000 GP per Deck
Oracle Sets (30-40 Cards) - On Cloud Nine Deck - Skating on Thin Ice Deck - Happy Hippos Deck	- 7 x Decks - 10 x Decks - 2 x Decks	- 7 GP per Deck - 13 GP per Deck - 3 GP per Deck
Wands - Carved Wood - Carved Bone - Polished Crystal - Petrified Wood - Carved Horn - Feathers Wand of Secrets	- 2 x Wands - 6 x Wands - 3 x Wands - 8 x Wands - 17 x Wands - 3 x Wands 1 X Wand	- Prices vary between 100 GP - 250 GP for Standard Wands. WOS - 1400 GP
Staffs - Carved Wood - Carved Bone - Polished Crystal Staff of the Python	- 1 x Staff - 2 x Staff - 1 x Staff - 1 x Staff	- Prices vary from 400 GP - 750 GP for Standard Staffs. SOTP - 3000 GP per Staff.
Crystal Ball	- 5 x Balls	- Prices vary from 250 GP - 900 GP
Herb Bundles - Sage - Rosemary - Floral - Lavender - Build Your Own	- 25 x Bundles - 30 x Bundles - 15 x Bundles - 10 x Bundles - TBC	- 5 CP per Bundle - 1 SP per BYO Bundle
Parchment & Scrolls - Parchment (10 Pieces per Stack) Spell Scroll Level 1 Spell Scroll Level 2	50 x Stacks - 2 x Scrolls - 1 x Scroll	1 GP per Stack 75 GP per Scroll 135 GP per Scroll
Black Ink (Small vial)	- 35 x Vials	- 2 SP per Vial
Leatherbound Grimoire (150 pages, lockable)	- 5 x Books	- 75 GP per Book
Potion of Healing	- 12 x Potions	- 50 GP per Potion
Potion of Climbing	- 2 x Potions	- 180 GP per Potion
Elixer of Health	- 1 x Potion	- 120 GP per Potion
Potion of Greater Healing	- 1 x Potion	- 150 GP per Potion
Potion of Water Breathing	- 2 x Potions	- 180 GP per Potion
Potion of Speed	- 1 x Potion	- 300 GP per Potion
Potion of Mind Reading	- 1 x Potion	- 500 GP per Potion
Mixed Jewellery Amethyst Set (Ring, Necklace, Earrings) Rose Quartz Ring Onyx Pendant Ruby Ring Ring of Protection Medallion of Thoughts	1 x Set 2 x Rings 3 x Pendants 1 x Ring 1 x Ring 1 x Medallion	75 GP per Set 25 GP per Ring 12 SP per Pendant 10 GP per Ring 5000 GP per Ring 5000 GP per Medallion
Gems & Stones Hematite Chunk Polished Amethyst Pearls Emeralds Gold Topaz Bloodstone Moonstone Ioun Stone of Protection Onyx Dog Ioun Stone of Strength	10 x Stones 25 x Stones 35 x Pearls 5 x Stones 7 x Stones 2 x Stones 1 x Stone 1 x Stone 1 x Stone 1 x Stone	12 GP per Stone 60 GP per Stone 50 GP per Pearl 1200 GP per Stone 750 GP per Stone 80 GP per Stone 75 GP per Stone 1250 GP per Stone 4500 GP per Stone 3500 GP per Stone
Books Kitchen Witches Cookbook Green Witch Gardens Love Magic Sex Magic A Guide to Tarot Creating a Coven Miscellaneous	10 x Books 5 x Books 2 x Books 3 x Books 12 x Books 2 x Books Approx 750 Mixed Books	15 GP per Book 12 GP per Book 65 GP per Book 120 GP per Book 50 GP per Book 175 GP per Book Ranging 5 SP - 260 GP per Book
Weapons Athame Dagger Bead of Force Frost Band	12 x Athame 2 x Daggers 3 x Bead of Force 1 x Band	7 SP per Athame 2 GP per Dagger 1200 GP per Bead 3000 GP per Band
Storage Glass Vials Herb Pouch Backpack Miniature Vials Basket	55 x Vials 4 x Herb Pouches 7 x Backpacks 87 Vials 2 Baskets	1 GP per Vial 5 SP per Pouch 2 GP per Pack 1 SP per Vial 5 SP per Basket
Tools Alchemist Tools Ball Bearings (bag of 1000) Calligrapher's Set Chalk Runes	2 x Sets 50 x Bags 3 x Sets 50 x Pieces 2 x Sets	60 GP per Set 1 GP per Bag 12 GP per Set 1 CP per Piece 12 GP per Set
Musical Bird Pipes Flute	2 x Pipes 1 x Flute	15 GP per Set 5 GP per Set
Hourglass	- 5 x Pieces	- 30 GP per Piece

Alterations

Since Fiona's ownership of the site, some additional walls have been installed towards the rear of the store, to allow separation of a storage and break area, as well as a designated readings room.

Fiona is always doing or commissioning creative works around the site, including mosaics on the facade, murals on walls etc.

Architecture

The building has been made of stone bricks, with white textured concrete across the facade.

This has been adorned with a mosaic of glass, tiles and crystals of all colours of the rainbow.

Above the doorway are hung dried flowers and herbs, bringing a pleasant smell to those passing by, helping to intrigue or draw them in.

Defenses

There are no major defences installed for this building, however Fiona has cast some minor protection spells at the entry and does close the shopfront if she is performing readings and does not have an assistant on site.

Tourism

The store attracts tourists who may already be exploring the area and seeing what stores are around but does on occasion draw in those interested in the occult or general magic.

To assist in bringing in business, Fiona tends to advertise in the Entrada Post, sometimes even including coupons or specials.

Type

Kiosk / Small store

Parent Location

Port Entrada

Owner

Fiona Van Groff

Characters in Location

• Fiona Van Groff