Maldin and Elenderi's

This ominous, windowless, two-story building built of blackest basalt blocks has no sign proclaiming its name or wares, but everyone knows what it is nonetheless. Merely walking past this "shop of the arcane" engenders an uneasy feeling in most citizens. The mysterious owners are the subject of countless rumors. One fact, confirmed by insiders high in the hierarchy of the Guild of Wizardry. is that both Maldin and Elenderi are very powerful mages [human male Wizards]. They are seldom seen in public, and seem to have no interest in meddling with city affairs.
The shop serves as an alternative source for spell components and minor elixirs for individuals who cannot or prefer not to deal with the Guild of Wizardry. By agreement with the Guild. all materials are 20% higher than Guild prices. The shop also will purchase arcane materials which in turn are sometimes re-sold to the public, much to the ire of the Guild. For sufficient "research fees." the shop can be a source of information. Business has never been particularly brisk. but the owners don't seem to care.
The shop's front desk is normally manned by the elderly Elbrak [human male Wiz], and experienced guards are always present. Powerful magic prevents any form of scrying or dimensional travel into the shop. A very ornate protective circle inlaid into the floor just inside the front door prevents entry by extraplanar creatures.
A year ago the shop was closed for a month after a night of terror, the sounds of an incredible battle echoing through the empty streets of the very early morning. A City Watch contingent was sent to investigate the next day, but was turned at the door with assurances that all was now well. An experienced paladin accompanying the group did recognize two distinctive odors with which he was all too familiar - the unmistakable odor of undeath, and the acrid stench of dead demons.

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Shop, Magic