Celestia's Curiosities
| Type | Magic Items and Spells |
|---|---|
| Location | Aerilon, Joriah |
| Owner | Celestia Moonshadow |
Staff
- Luna
- Felix
Location
Celestia's Curiosities is located towards the center of the Sprawling Bazaar in Aerilon, Joriah, it stands tall between several shorter stone buildings and is incredibly easy to locate. Celestia's is the largest magic shop in Aerilon and the most reliable, she's stayed in business for a very long time for a reason.
Atmosphere and Appearance
This beautiful three-story stone shop stands tall and unique amongst several shorter nearby shops. The stonework has been painted a deep deep blue and decorated carefully with glittering crystals to appear like the night sky, the wooden doorframe is carved with celestial symbols and arcane runes that shimmer and pulse slightly in the sunlight. Low stone planters in matching design hold brilliantly coloured flowers that you're not sure you've ever seen before in such vibrant shades, sparkling under the light. A metal sign hangs above the door, shaped like a crescent moon, bearing the shop name in elegant, flowing script; every once in a while a small light traces the lettering and it glows for a moment before fading.
Inside, a small bell chimes as you enter and you can see beautifully organised shelves that seem to stretch into infinity, will beyond the parameters set by the physical boundaries of this building. The smell of incense, burning candles and old paper fills the space and faint bells seem to chime in the background, sourceless. There are arcane artifacts, shimmering potions and mysterious tomes as far as the eye can see and a gentle glow lights the space from enchanted lanterns floating above the shelving. One shelf appears to be covered in a layer of thick glass, an enchantment pulsing lightly on the case holding incredibly rare and valuable products. There are tables arranged in the middle of the room, holding baskets of small trinkets or wands and a few potions here and there, one table has a single, very large book with a chair next to it, the book reading "catalogue" Behind an ornate counter decorated with various crystals and tomes stands an eladrin sorcerer, reading from a heavy tome, a raven on her shoulder, appearing to read along with her. A spiralling staircase of polished white marble and silver inlays leads upwards, seemingly defying gravity as it curves more dramatically than the building's exterior would suggest. Floating candles drift up alongside visitors as they climb, providing gentle illumination, the whole staircase pulsing with Celestia's magical signature.
The second floor contains Celestia's Enchantment Workshop, her personal arcane library and Luna's roost. The workshop is the centrepiece of the second floor, a vast circular room with a domed ceiling painted to mirror the night sky above Aerilon, constellations slowly rotating overhead to indicate the optimal times for different types of enchantments. The floor is inlaid with a massive arcane circle made from precious metals and gems, capable of containing and focusing magical energies for complex enchantments and various workstations are set up around the circular room; a desk for creating inscriptions and spell scrolls, an alchemical station for creating potions, even a small seasonal forge that changes temperate and properties based on Celestia's current seasonal form. The library seems to extend far beyond the physical boundaries of the building much like the ground floor, and the shelves are filled with thousands of tomes, grimoires and research notes that are painstakingly organised and labelled by author and date. Books will occasionally float down and settle on a reading desk, or drift back to their places on their own, however the books located in a small restricted area behind a shimmering barrier are only accessible by Celestia herself. The raven's roost is a section that has been converted to an elaborate aviary for Luna where she comes and goes as she pleases from perches of varying heights, with shelves full of Luna's own collection of "interesting" objects, shiny buttons, unusual coins, small trinkets, all displayed carefully.
The third floor is Celestia's living chambers, the apprentice chambers and the vault. Celestia's private rooms magically transform to match the seasons and her form; summer brings warm golden light and gentle breezes; autumn creates cozy spaces with rich tapestries and warming fires; winter offers crystalline beauty with soft, silvery light.
Staff
Celestia Moonshadow, the owner and creator of this hub of magic items and spells, she is a female eladrin sorcerer who's form shifts between the seasons on any given day but her elegant dress always matches her colour scheme, her hair flowing down her back to the base of her spine and she always appears very calm and friendly. She will help when she can and offer her services to her friends but it does take time to earn her trust, she is a very skilled sorcerer and enchanter.
Luna, a mischievous and intelligent raven who assists with deliveries and occasionally offers cryptic advice to those who seek it, and sometimes to those who haven't. Luna is known for her sharp eyes, sharper tongue and even sharper beak.
Felix, a mysterious tabaxi with black and white fur, usually in a deep blue tunic with glittery threads that glint in the candlelight that match the glint in his green eyes. He has a knack for storytelling and a vast knowledge of arcane lore, he loves being an apprentice under Celestia and handles the shop occasionally when she's busy.