Rising elegantly among the cobbled lanes of Ashkarin’s artisan quarter, Silverskein Jewels & Appraisal is a striking three-story tower of polished stone and carved wood, its front adorned with silver inlays that shimmer under the city's ever-shifting light. The shop’s upper windows are adorned with enchanted crystal shutters, and its brass-handled doors open only to those bearing peace—and coin.
Presiding over the establishment is Nalthra Veylan, a poised and razor-witted appraiser known for her impeccable standards, sharp eye for deception, and utter discretion. Her reputation as the most trusted jewel appraiser in Ashkarin is matched only by the quiet awe she commands among adventurers and collectors alike.
But Nalthra is never alone.
Nestled among the glass cases and velvet-covered pedestals is what appears to be a sculpted centerpiece—an exquisite amber feline statuette, the size of a panther, with gleaming topaz eyes and artfully jointed limbs. This is no ornament, but rather a fully enchanted Amber Golem, a silent sentinel bound to the store’s wards and Nalthra’s command. While it blends into the decor with unnerving grace, its purpose is well-known: to deter thieves and neutralize magical trickery before a single gem goes missing.
Silverskein is famed for more than beauty—it is a sanctum of precision, protection, and power. Here, adventurers bring back sapphire spoils from Stonehell, nobles whisper requests for discreet exchanges, and merchants come to have their fortunes measured by the weight of a jewel.
Every step within Silverskein is watched. Every whisper is echoed in polished amber. And for those who come with ill intent, the silence that follows is said to be absolutely final.
💎 Services Offered at Silverskein Jewels
Standard Appraisal – 5 gp per gem
A professional, arcane-enhanced evaluation of gemstone value and origin.
Cursed Item Handling – 50 gp per item
Expert containment and preliminary curse analysis. Hazard pay may apply for volatile enchantments.
Commissioned Jewelry – 100–1,000 gp
Bespoke designs crafted with elven precision and subtle enchantments. Pricing varies by complexity and materials.
Secure Storage – 1% of item value per week
Vault-guarded safekeeping for precious items. Warded, trapped, and insured against theft or scrying.
Silent Exchange – 15% commission
Anonymous sale of high-value goods. No records kept. No questions asked.
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