Salvaging Secrets from the Depths
Located on the edge of the Grand Bazaar, where the lively market meets the gentle flow of the Lula River, Underwater Expeditions is the go-to shop for adventurers, treasure hunters, and those with a penchant for salvaging lost or… "misplaced" goods. The shop specializes in underwater gear, offering everything from simple diving tools to magically enhanced equipment for daring underwater recoveries. Customers can test their purchases directly in the Lula River, ensuring their gear meets their high expectations before setting off on dangerous underwater expeditions.
The shop itself is a wooden structure with waterlogged dock planks creaking beneath your feet. At the back, a large stone pool is set up with magical water controls that simulate various underwater environments, allowing adventurers to practice with their equipment. Shelves are lined with polished helmets, magical amulets, nets, grappling hooks, and enchanted items—all specifically designed for the water-bound explorer.
Proprietor: Captain Nyriem Seafang
The shop is run by Captain Nyriem Seafang, a grizzled sea elf with piercing blue eyes and salt-crusted hair. Rumor has it Nyriem once commanded a pirate ship that terrorized the Bay of Moog, but now he deals in treasure salvaging equipment—both for legal and not-so-legal purposes. His knowledge of underwater currents, submerged ruins, and hidden shipwrecks has made him the foremost expert on aquatic adventures in the city.
With his weathered voice and sharp sense of humor, Nyriem is always eager to chat about the best way to recover lost cargo, or about how he narrowly avoided a kraken on one of his old missions. If you’re lucky, he might even give you a tip about a sunken treasure waiting to be plundered… for the right price.
List of Salvage Gear and Magical Equipment
Below is a list of the specialized underwater gear and magical items available for purchase at Underwater Expeditions, perfect for your next underwater adventure:
Basic Salvage and Diving Equipment:
Air Tank (Gallon) – 5 gp, ½ lb.
A simple air tank used for short dives, providing 1 hour of breathable air.Pressurized Air Tank – 25 gp, 30 lbs.
Provides up to 8 hours of air, useful for extended underwater missions.Bottom-Walker’s Anchor – 5 gp, 50 lbs.
A heavy iron anchor used to secure yourself in place while exploring underwater floors or strong currents.Masterwork Flippers – 50 gp, 1 lb.
Enhanced flippers that provide faster swimming (increase swim speed by 10 ft).Underwater Goggles – 5 gp, —
Simple, enchanted goggles that provide clear vision underwater up to 60 feet.Wet Suit – 8 gp, 4 lbs.
A protective suit that allows for easier movement underwater and keeps the wearer warm in cold water (advantage on Constitution saves vs cold).Sureseal Bladder (Mundane) – 1 sp, 1 lb.
A waterproof pouch used for storing small, valuable items without risking water damage.Sureseal Bladder (Potion) – 8 gp, —
A special version of the bladder used to store potions underwater without diluting or damaging them.Poison Sealant – 20 gp, —
A thick, waterproof sealant applied to weapons to prevent poison from washing away during underwater combat.Pressure Pill – 75 gp, —
A small alchemical pill that protects the user from pressure-related injuries for 24 hours, allowing them to dive to extreme depths (up to 200 ft without penalty).Scent Salts – 1 sp, —
Used to confuse or repel certain underwater creatures sensitive to smell. Works well against sharks and aquatic beasts.
Animals and Creatures:
Hippocampus, Combat-Trained – 750 gp, 1,300 lbs.
A combat-trained aquatic steed, known for its speed and power underwater. Ideal for riders seeking to dive deep or participate in underwater battles.Hippocampus, Common – 500 gp, 1,000 lbs.
A more docile version of the hippocampus, perfect for traversing calm waters or long journeys beneath the waves.Jellyfish, Luminous – 2 gp, 1 lb.
A small glowing jellyfish that can be kept in a container to provide ambient light underwater. Lasts 12 hours after being released.
Magical Items for Salvage and Underwater Exploration:
Trident of Salvage – 1,500 gp
A magical trident that grants the wielder water breathing and telekinesis up to 30 feet underwater, useful for retrieving sunken cargo.Goggles of the Depths – 800 gp
Enchanted goggles that provide darkvision up to 120 feet underwater, allowing the wearer to see clearly even in the murkiest of waters.Amulet of Water Breathing – 750 gp
Grants the wearer the ability to breathe underwater for 24 hours. Comes in handy for long dives or when air supplies are limited.Cloak of the Manta Ray – 2,000 gp
While wearing this cloak, you can breathe underwater and have a swim speed of 60 feet.Ring of Water Walking – 1,200 gp
While wearing this ring, you can walk on water as if it were solid ground.Bottle of Endless Water – 950 gp
A magic bottle that, when opened, can produce freshwater at the user’s command. Comes in handy when exploring areas with no access to drinkable water.Potion of Water Breathing – 250 gp
Grants the drinker the ability to breathe underwater for 1 hour.Aquatic Elixir (Potion of Swimming) – 300 gp
Drinking this potion grants the user a swim speed of 40 feet for 1 hour.Ring of Free Action (Water) – 2,500 gp
Allows the wearer to move through difficult terrain without penalty and negates movement restrictions caused by underwater combat.Anchor Gauntlet – 500 gp
A magical gauntlet that can fire a retractable chain into underwater wreckage or rock formations, allowing the wearer to anchor themselves or reel in treasure.Bubble Helmet – 1,000 gp
A glass and brass helmet that creates a protective bubble of air around the wearer’s head, allowing them to speak and breathe underwater indefinitely.
Specialized Salvage Tools:
Magnetic Salvage Hook – 300 gp
A large, magically-enhanced hook designed to attach to metal objects underwater, making it easier to retrieve sunken armor, weapons, or treasure chests.Hydraulic Lift Bag – 400 gp, 20 lbs.
An enchanted bag that, when inflated, can lift up to 1,000 lbs of submerged treasure or objects to the surface with ease.Ethereal Grappling Hook – 750 gp
This magical grappling hook can phase through solid obstacles, allowing it to latch onto objects hidden in shipwrecks or tight spaces.Enchanted Salvage Net – 500 gp
A large net that automatically untangles itself and binds tightly to whatever it captures. Excellent for hauling large volumes of treasure from the ocean floor.Harpoon of Retrieval – 600 gp
A harpoon that magically returns to the thrower after hitting an object or creature. Can be used to spear sunken cargo and reel it back in.Collapsible Salvage Chest – 200 gp
A foldable, waterproof chest that expands to hold large quantities of items and contracts for easy transport underwater.Arcane Compass (Waterproof) – 300 gp
This magical compass always points to the nearest sunken treasure or metal object within 500 feet, making it invaluable for wreck dives.Ethercord Rope – 150 gp, 10 ft.
A magical rope that can stretch to ten times its length underwater, perfect for securing cargo or rescuing crew members.Pressure Resistant Crate – 250 gp, 20 lbs.
A magically reinforced crate that prevents its contents from being crushed under the immense pressure of deep water.Watersight Lens – 400 gp
A lens that, when placed over the eye, allows the user to see through silt, sand, and other underwater debris up to 100 feet.
Specialized Vehicles and Creatures:
Personal Salvage Submersible – 4,000 gp
A small, two-person submersible with mechanical arms for retrieving treasure from the ocean floor.Seashell Boat – 1,200 gp
A boat enchanted to glide effortlessly over water or sink just below the surface, offering stealthy travel for underwater explorations.Giant Sea Turtle (Trained) – 3,000 gp
A loyal sea turtle mount that can carry adventurers or treasure to depths up to 500 feet.
Miscellaneous Salvage Tools:
Glowstone Lantern (Waterproof) – 25 gp
A durable, waterproof lantern that shines bright even in the deepest, darkest waters. It lasts for 24 hours on a single charge.Sonic Cutter – 600 gp
A magical tool that emits sound waves to slice through metal and rock, perfect for breaking into shipwrecks or underwater caves.Glassblower's Salvage Tube – 300 gp
A clear, cylindrical container used to retrieve fragile treasures without risk of damaging them in transit.Waterproof Journal – 20 gp
A magically waterproof journal, used by explorers to take notes during underwater expeditions.Diviner’s Pearls – 1,500 gp
When dropped into water, these pearls will glow and drift toward the nearest valuable treasure within 1 mile.Cargo Grappler Gloves – 250 gp
Enchanted gloves that allow the wearer to lift and secure heavy objects underwater with minimal effort.Waterproof Tarps – 10 gp
Heavy-duty tarps designed to wrap and protect large pieces of treasure from the elements while underwater.Arcane Salvage Glove – 700 gp
A single glove enchanted to lift and move underwater objects with telekinetic force, allowing for hands-free retrieval of sunken treasure.Kelp-Cutter Knife – 40 gp
A blade designed to slice through dense underwater vegetation, freeing stuck cargo or adventurers.Echo Whistle – 50 gp
A magical whistle that emits a pulse of sound, allowing users to locate objects by how the sound reflects back to them.Waterproof Adventurer’s Pack – 100 gp
A durable pack with waterproof pockets and compartments, perfect for storing gear and potions during underwater explorations.Submerged Lift Tether – 600 gp
A mechanical tether enchanted to grip onto large, sunken items and lift them to the surface with magical buoyancy.