The Galleria Serica

A vaulted stone arcade near the port’s central square, roofed with colored glass that casts shifting mosaics of light onto polished marble floors. Fine wooden stalls and booths are arranged in neat rows, each adorned with banners or painted signs. Guards in polished cuirasses (hired by the merchants’ guild, not the city) patrol quietly to discourage thieves. The air smells of perfume, rare spices, and polished wood.

A hub for wealthy clientele, collectors, and agents of noble houses. Conversations are often conducted in whispers behind beaded curtains or within the private alcoves many stalls maintain.

• Belvane’s Oddities & Antiquities

Proprietor: A cluttered stall run by Belvane Drosh, a tall, birdlike man with sharp features and ink-stained hands.

Wares: Curious trinkets, fragments of statuary, rare manuscripts, and “misplaced” heirlooms.

• The Perfumed Veil

Proprietor: Madame Ismara, a statuesque woman in elaborate silks, always veiled and perfumed with heavy floral scents.

Wares: Exotic perfumes, oils, and cosmetics imported from distant coasts.

• The Argent Fang

Proprietor: Master Hroldan Var, a one-eyed ex-hunter with scars across his jaw.

Wares: Rare monster trophies, silvered weapon fittings, decorative horns, and pelts.

• The House of Glass

Proprietor: Orrick Fenstrel, a pale, fussy craftsman with thick spectacles.

Wares: Magnifying lenses, mirrored boxes, glass trinkets, and rare bottles.

• Velanno’s Bespoke Attire

Proprietor: Jorven Velanno, a flamboyant, sharp-eyed tailor with waxed moustaches and a habit of snapping his measuring tape like a whip when annoyed.

Wares: Fitted doublets, embroidered cloaks, silken gowns, travel attire for nobility.

• Aurianne’s Jewels & Finery

Proprietor: Aurianne Dovrelle, a poised woman in her late 40s with streaks of silver in her dark hair, always wearing understated but masterfully crafted rings. She speaks with a measured, courtly tone.

Wares: Fine jewellery crafted from local silver and imported gems, intricate filigree necklaces, signet rings, brooches, and delicate coronets.

• The Mighty Quill

Proprietors: Tovaryn Pell and Callen Droswain.

Wares: Hand-illuminated tomes, letters, charters, and magical inks.