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Abbey: /* Stalls */

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Stalls

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	=== Stalls ===		=== Stalls ===
	~~'''Soot and Stem'''~~

			==== Soot and Stem ====
			A stall covered in tinctures, salves and poultices in small clay pots sealed with wax, surrounded with a light coloured smoke from small cauldron held over a brazier behind the counter.

			The owner is only known as Granny, and her remedies actually work and can brew fresh batches on the spot if needed; Her burn salve is the best in the city and her sleeping draught could put anyone down for exactly 6 hours. Thanks to her trade, she always knows who's injured and sick.

			Products can be purchased for coin or ingredients she can't find or grow herself, but is open to other trades.

	Merchant: An old woman called Granny Wick, who never gives the same name twice. She sells tinctures, salves, and poultices in small clay pots sealed with wax. Her stall is a cart with a built-in brazier — she brews fresh batches while customers wait. The ~~smoke smells different every night. She claims it depends on what you need.~~		==== The Turned Page ====

	What she actually sells: Remedies that work. Not miracles — she can't regrow a finger — but her burn salve is the best in the lower wards, and her sleeping draught will put down a man twice your size for exactly six hours. She charges coin, but she'll also trade for ingredients she can't grow herself. She's been there longer than anyone can remember.

	~~Hook potential: Granny Wick knows who's sick, who's injured, and who's buying remedies for wounds they won't explain.~~

Abbey at 22:15, 23 June 2026

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Abbey at 09:10, 23 June 2026

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	The market sells everything that fits in the space between legal and forgotten; curiosities, secrets, knowledge and magic, coin will only go so far. Most stalls trade in things that will benefit their shop, such as a stall that trades in gossip and knowledge will share more information if the patron can share something new with the merchant in return. It is no wonder why this market is as popular as it is, drawing crowds from near and far searching for what they think they are missing every opening night. Sourceless music plays, orbs of light float just out of reach and the smell of cooking meat dominates the area; there is no other market like this in Norlaria.		The market sells everything that fits in the space between legal and forgotten; curiosities, secrets, knowledge and magic, coin will only go so far. Most stalls trade in things that will benefit their shop, such as a stall that trades in gossip and knowledge will share more information if the patron can share something new with the merchant in return. It is no wonder why this market is as popular as it is, drawing crowds from near and far searching for what they think they are missing every opening night. Sourceless music plays, orbs of light float just out of reach and the smell of cooking meat dominates the area; there is no other market like this in Norlaria.

	The lanterns themselves are custom made with the ~~shop~~ in mind and are part of the registration process to sell at the Glimmer Market.		The lanterns themselves are custom made with the merchant and their wares in mind and are part of the registration process to sell at the Glimmer Market. They are all made by the same artisans, a family of glass-blowers that have lived in Aerilon for generations and keep a small stall at the market themselves; The Gritwicks. They meet every merchant wanting to participate in the Glimmer Market and create their lantern, their permission to trade

	the lanterns		the lanterns

Abbey at 22:08, 22 June 2026

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	=== Atmosphere and Appearance ===		=== Atmosphere and Appearance ===
	This market brings the colour and delight of the Sprawling Bazaar during the day into the night, lit up by a full moon, dancing lights and uniquely designed lanterns for each open stall. It can vary between 20-50 open stalls, some permanent residents are there every market selling their wares, others may appear for one or two markets and then disappear for a year before returning again, meaning every time someone attends The Glimmer Market, there could be something new. The lanterns are ~~especially~~ designed for every merchant, stained glass candle holders to match the seller and their wares, and a lit lantern means the stall is open, the merchant is present and the deals honoured. An unlit lantern means the stall is closed, no exceptions, there is no haggling through the dark.		This market brings the colour and delight of the Sprawling Bazaar during the day into the night, lit up by a full moon, dancing lights and uniquely designed lanterns for each open stall. It can vary between 20-50 open stalls, some permanent residents are there every market selling their wares, others may appear for one or two markets and then disappear for a year before returning again, meaning every time someone attends The Glimmer Market, there could be something new. The lanterns are specially designed for every merchant, stained glass candle holders to match the seller and their wares, and a lit lantern means the stall is open, the merchant is present and the deals honoured. An unlit lantern means the stall is closed, no exceptions, there is no haggling through the dark.

	The market sells everything that fits in the space between legal and forgotten; curiosities, secrets, knowledge and magic, ~~and~~ coin will only go so far. Most stalls trade in things that will benefit their shop, such as a stall that trades in gossip and knowledge will share more information if the patron can share something new with the merchant,		The market sells everything that fits in the space between legal and forgotten; curiosities, secrets, knowledge and magic, coin will only go so far. Most stalls trade in things that will benefit their shop, such as a stall that trades in gossip and knowledge will share more information if the patron can share something new with the merchant in return. It is no wonder why this market is as popular as it is, drawing crowds from near and far searching for what they think they are missing every opening night. Sourceless music plays, orbs of light float just out of reach and the smell of cooking meat dominates the area; there is no other market like this in Norlaria.

	~~vibe~~ of the ~~market and products~~		The lanterns themselves are custom made with the shop in mind and are part of the registration process to sell at the Glimmer Market.

			the lanterns

	Lightkeepers enforce the rest		Lightkeepers enforce the rest

Abbey at 07:49, 22 June 2026

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	=== Atmosphere and Appearance ===		=== Atmosphere and Appearance ===
	This market brings the colour and delight of the Sprawling Bazaar during the day into the night, lit up by a full moon, dancing lights and uniquely designed lanterns for each open stall. It can vary between 20-50 open stalls, some permanent residents are there every market selling their wares, others may appear for one or two and then disappear for a year before returning again, meaning every time someone attends The Glimmer Market, there could be something new. The lanterns are especially designed for every merchant, stained glass candle holders to match the seller and their wares, and a lit lantern means the stall is open, the merchant is present and the deals honoured. An unlit lantern means the stall is closed, no exceptions, no haggling through the dark.		This market brings the colour and delight of the Sprawling Bazaar during the day into the night, lit up by a full moon, dancing lights and uniquely designed lanterns for each open stall. It can vary between 20-50 open stalls, some permanent residents are there every market selling their wares, others may appear for one or two markets and then disappear for a year before returning again, meaning every time someone attends The Glimmer Market, there could be something new. The lanterns are especially designed for every merchant, stained glass candle holders to match the seller and their wares, and a lit lantern means the stall is open, the merchant is present and the deals honoured. An unlit lantern means the stall is closed, no exceptions, there is no haggling through the dark.

			The market sells everything that fits in the space between legal and forgotten; curiosities, secrets, knowledge and magic, and coin will only go so far. Most stalls trade in things that will benefit their shop, such as a stall that trades in gossip and knowledge will share more information if the patron can share something new with the merchant,

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	The Tollkeepers enforce the rest. They walk the platforms in pairs, settle disputes, and collect the market's cut. They don't carry weapons. They don't need to. Everyone in the Glimmer Market knows that a Tollkeeper's word is the difference between a stall and an empty patch of boards.		The Tollkeepers enforce the rest. They walk the platforms in pairs, settle disputes, and collect the market's cut. They don't carry weapons. They don't need to. Everyone in the Glimmer Market knows that a Tollkeeper's word is the difference between a stall and an empty patch of boards.

	~~The market sells everything that fits in the space between legal and forgotten~~. Curiosities. Secrets. Second chances. The stalls shift seasonally — some merchants appear for a week and vanish for a year — but a few are permanent enough to know by name.		. Curiosities. Secrets. Second chances. The stalls shift seasonally — some merchants appear for a week and vanish for a year — but a few are permanent enough to know by name.

Abbey: /* Atmosphere and Appearance */

2026-06-21T21:50:01Z

Atmosphere and Appearance

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	=== Atmosphere and Appearance ===		=== Atmosphere and Appearance ===
	This market brings the colour and delight of the Sprawling Bazaar during the day into the night, lit up by a full moon and a uniquely designed ~~lantern~~ for each open stall.		This market brings the colour and delight of the Sprawling Bazaar during the day into the night, lit up by a full moon, dancing lights and uniquely designed lanterns for each open stall. It can vary between 20-50 open stalls, some permanent residents are there every market selling their wares, others may appear for one or two and then disappear for a year before returning again, meaning every time someone attends The Glimmer Market, there could be something new. The lanterns are especially designed for every merchant, stained glass candle holders to match the seller and their wares, and a lit lantern means the stall is open, the merchant is present and the deals honoured. An unlit lantern means the stall is closed, no exceptions, no haggling through the dark.

			vibe of the market and products

			Lightkeepers enforce the rest

	=== Stalls ===		=== Stalls ===
	Every stall hangs a lantern. Not for light — the market has plenty of that. For permission. A lit lantern means the stall is open, the merchant present, the deal honored. An unlit lantern means closed — no exceptions, no haggling through the dark. This is the only rule everyone agrees on.

	The Tollkeepers enforce the rest. They walk the platforms in pairs, settle disputes, and collect the market's cut. They don't carry weapons. They don't need to. Everyone in the Glimmer Market knows that a Tollkeeper's word is the difference between a stall and an empty patch of boards.		The Tollkeepers enforce the rest. They walk the platforms in pairs, settle disputes, and collect the market's cut. They don't carry weapons. They don't need to. Everyone in the Glimmer Market knows that a Tollkeeper's word is the difference between a stall and an empty patch of boards.

Abbey: /* Location */

2026-06-21T11:58:09Z

Location

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	=== Location ===		=== Location ===
	The Glimmer Market is held in [[Aerilon]], [[Joriah]] for a week, operating from dusk till dawn ~~with opening~~ night ~~on every third Lutris full moon~~.		The Glimmer Market is held in [[Aerilon]], [[Joriah]] for a week, beginning on every third Lutris full moon and operating from dusk till dawn out of stalls where the daytime owners have closed up for the night. This sea of colourful market stalls is lit up by lanterns and contains rare and unique products available for more than just coin.

	=== Atmosphere and Appearance ===		=== Atmosphere and Appearance ===
			This market brings the colour and delight of the Sprawling Bazaar during the day into the night, lit up by a full moon and a uniquely designed lantern for each open stall.

	=== Stalls ===		=== Stalls ===
	~~Not a place you find. A place you're already in when you notice the light has changed.~~

	The Glimmer Market occupies the oldest quarter of Aerilon's Sprawling Bazaar — a warren of wooden platforms, rope bridges, and canvas awnings built up and over itself across three levels of scaffolding. It opens at the sixth bell, when the sun drops low enough to turn the harbor gold, and it runs until the last lantern gutters out. No one rings a closing bell. The market ends when the light does.

	Every stall hangs a lantern. Not for light — the market has plenty of that. For permission. A lit lantern means the stall is open, the merchant present, the deal honored. An unlit lantern means closed — no exceptions, no haggling through the dark. This is the only rule everyone agrees on.		Every stall hangs a lantern. Not for light — the market has plenty of that. For permission. A lit lantern means the stall is open, the merchant present, the deal honored. An unlit lantern means closed — no exceptions, no haggling through the dark. This is the only rule everyone agrees on.

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	=== Location ===		=== Location ===
	The Glimmer Market is held in [[Aerilon]], [[Joriah]] for a week, operating from		The Glimmer Market is held in [[Aerilon]], [[Joriah]] for a week, operating from dusk till dawn with opening night on every third Lutris full moon.

	=== Atmosphere and Appearance ===		=== Atmosphere and Appearance ===

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			=== Location ===
			The Glimmer Market is held in [[Aerilon]], [[Joriah]] for a week, operating from

			=== Atmosphere and Appearance ===

			=== Stalls ===
	Not a place you find. A place you're already in when you notice the light has changed.		Not a place you find. A place you're already in when you notice the light has changed.

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Not a place you find. A place you're already in when you notice the light has changed.

The Glimmer Market occupies the oldest quarter of Aerilon's Sprawling Bazaar — a warren of wooden platforms, rope bridges, and canvas awnings built up and over itself across three levels of scaffolding. It opens at the sixth bell, when the sun drops low enough to turn the harbor gold, and it runs until the last lantern gutters out. No one rings a closing bell. The market ends when the light does.

Every stall hangs a lantern. Not for light — the market has plenty of that. For permission. A lit lantern means the stall is open, the merchant present, the deal honored. An unlit lantern means closed — no exceptions, no haggling through the dark. This is the only rule everyone agrees on.

The Tollkeepers enforce the rest. They walk the platforms in pairs, settle disputes, and collect the market's cut. They don't carry weapons. They don't need to. Everyone in the Glimmer Market knows that a Tollkeeper's word is the difference between a stall and an empty patch of boards.

The market sells everything that fits in the space between legal and forgotten. Curiosities. Secrets. Second chances. The stalls shift seasonally — some merchants appear for a week and vanish for a year — but a few are permanent enough to know by name.

'''Soot & Stem'''

Merchant: An old woman called Granny Wick, who never gives the same name twice. She sells tinctures, salves, and poultices in small clay pots sealed with wax. Her stall is a cart with a built-in brazier — she brews fresh batches while customers wait. The smoke smells different every night. She claims it depends on what you need.

What she actually sells: Remedies that work. Not miracles — she can't regrow a finger — but her burn salve is the best in the lower wards, and her sleeping draught will put down a man twice your size for exactly six hours. She charges coin, but she'll also trade for ingredients she can't grow herself. She's been there longer than anyone can remember.

Hook potential: Granny Wick knows who's sick, who's injured, and who's buying remedies for wounds they won't explain.

'''The Turned Page'''

Merchant: A nervous young man named Orin who inherited the stall from his uncle and still hasn't figured out how to run it. He sells books — used, rare, occasionally cursed. His uncle's system was meticulous. Orin's is a disaster. Half the inventory isn't labeled. A third of it is in languages he can't read. Two books in the back stack hum when the market gets quiet.

What he actually sells: Knowledge, mostly. Histories. Maps. One shelf of spellbooks he's too afraid to price. He'll sell anything on the table, but if you ask about the locked trunk under the cart, he gets twitchy. That's his uncle's personal collection. He hasn't opened it.

Hook potential: The locked trunk. Or the book someone keeps coming back for that Orin swears he already sold three times.

'''The Bell & Bite'''

Merchant: A husband-and-wife team, Tomas and Lira. Tomas cooks. Lira serves. Their stall is a portable kitchen — iron griddle, hanging pots, a counter of worn wood where customers eat standing up. They sell fried dough, spiced meat on skewers, and a soup that changes nightly based on what Lira found at the morning market.

What they actually sell: Food and gossip. Lira hears everything. The stall is positioned at a platform crossroads, and people talk while they eat. Tomas keeps his head down and cooks. Lira remembers every word.

Hook potential: Lira knows who's new, who's nervous, and who's been asking questions they shouldn't be asking. She'll share for free if she likes you. If she doesn't, the soup costs double.

'''The Echo Booth'''

Merchant: No one. The stall has no merchant. It's a small wooden booth with a curtain across the front and a sign that reads Leave what you carry. Take what you find. Inside: a single shelf displaying objects — a child's shoe, a broken compass, a locket that won't open, a letter in a language no one in Aerilon speaks. Each object has a price carved into the shelf beneath it, but the prices don't make sense. The shoe costs "the name of your first regret." The compass costs "three notes of a song you've forgotten."

What it actually sells: Unclear. People leave things and take things. The objects change. The Tollkeepers have tried to remove the booth twice. It was back by the next bell both times. They've stopped trying.

Hook potential: Someone left something there they shouldn't have. Or someone took something and it's changing them.

'''The Weight of Coin'''

Merchant: A dwarf named Bram Korr, former accountant for the Silver Scale Guild who quit when he realized he was better at predicting markets than serving them. He runs a small exchange stall — currency conversion, debt valuation, contract review. His real trade is information. He can tell you what anything in the market is actually worth, including things that don't have a price.

What he actually sells: Certainty. Bram keeps a ledger of every transaction he witnesses. He knows who's overpaying, who's desperate, and who's about to go under. He'll share for a fee. He'll share more if you bring him something he doesn't already know.

Hook potential: Bram's ledger has a gap — a transaction he can't explain. Or someone wants him to stop watching.