Midrian's Dyes

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Midrian's Dyes is a shop in South Haven, around Solhaven, that sells dyes. It is on Changeling Lane, just west of the bathhouse. All dyes cost 500 silver.

Midrian's Dyes, Foyer

[Midrian's Dyes, Foyer] Room: 34201, RNUM: 13476
Situated at an angle to either side of a polished oak door that leads to the street is a set of low tables covered with vials of dyes. A long glass front cabinet stands in the center of this quaint foyer and is flanked by arches, on the left and right, which lead further into the shop. Behind the cabinet, a long hallway terminates in a set of oak steps and is illuminated by evenly spaced wall sconces. You also see a low wooden stand with some stuff on it and a polished oak rack with some stuff on it.
Obvious exits: east, west, out

Inventory

On the wooden stand you see: a ruby red vial of dye, an opalescent blue vial of dye, an opalescent red vial of dye, an opalescent yellow vial of dye, a wine red vial of dye, a shiny black vial of dye, a sapphire blue vial of dye, a faded white vial of dye and a deep auburn vial of dye.

On the oak rack you see: a dark silvery vial of dye, a dark amber vial of dye, a pale lilac vial of dye, a verdigris green vial of dye, an emerald green vial of dye, a deep orchid vial of dye, a grass green vial of dye, a chocolate brown vial of dye and a bright coppery vial of dye.

Midrian's Dyes, Front Room

Directions: west from foyer

[Midrian's Dyes, Front Room] Room: 34203, RNUM: 14352
Sunlight trickles through white lace curtains and reflects off of several bottles arranged in tidy rows upon a long table set under the window. Wide bookcases line the western wall, their shelves filled with bottles and vials of various shapes and sizes, while a carefully arranged oak bench sits at an angle to the northeastern wall.
Obvious exits: north, east

Inventory

On the top shelf you see a pitch black vial of dye, a dappled grey vial of dye, a pale yellow vial of dye, a pale orange vial of dye, a muddy brown vial of dye, an olive green vial of dye, a steel blue vial of dye, a sea blue vial of dye and a fiery scarlet vial of dye.

On the bottom shelf you see a dingy yellow vial of dye, a dark brown vial of dye, an icy blue vial of dye, a silvery white vial of dye, a deep indigo vial of dye, a deep ebony vial of dye, a mint green vial of dye, a marbled pink vial of dye and a ghostly white vial of dye.

On the long table you see a shiny red vial of dye, a midnight blue vial of dye, a mottled brown vial of dye, a cloudy white vial of dye, a faded purple vial of dye, a faded taupe vial of dye, a dusty rose vial of dye, a mottled scarlet vial of dye and a vibrant red vial of dye.

On the oak bench you see a dove grey vial of dye, a plain yellow vial of dye, a honey yellow vial of dye, an opalescent white vial of dye, a pale ivory vial of dye, a glittering golden vial of dye, a silvery grey vial of dye, a dingy blue vial of dye and an opalescent green vial of dye.

Midrian's Dyes, Showroom

Directions: from front room, north

[Midrian's Dyes, Showroom] Room: 34209, RNUM: 14369
Brass sconces are hung upon the oak walls of this windowless room, their soft light filtered through the frosted glass globes that rest upon them. Velvet upholstered chairs are situated to either side of a low oak table, which is covered with a pale blue linen cloth and a silver serving tray. Opposite the table setting is a colorful mannequin adorned with swatches of vibrant fabric and flanked by a pair of linen-lined bookcases displaying multicolored bottles, jars, and vials of dyes. You also see a small circular stand with some stuff on it.
Obvious exits: northeast, south

Inventory

On the cloth-covered table you see a somber grey vial of dye, a garish yellow vial of dye, a light red vial of dye, a chestnut brown vial of dye, a turquoise blue vial of dye, a yellowish grey vial of dye, a slate grey vial of dye, a lime green vial of dye and a shell pink vial of dye.

On the circular stand you see a coal black vial of dye, a pale pink vial of dye, a coppery brown vial of dye, a lavender blue vial of dye and a reddish orange vial of dye.

On the linen-lined bookcases you see a frosty white vial of dye, an opalescent pink vial of dye, a sunset orange vial of dye, a matte black vial of dye, a blizzard blue vial of dye, a cloudy grey vial of dye, an amethyst purple vial of dye, a silvery blue vial of dye and a glossy red vial of dye.

Midrian's Dyes, Kitchen

Directions: from showroom, northeast

[Midrian's Dyes, Kitchen] Room: 34210, RNUM: 14370
Lining the entire northern wall is a long row of shelves set over a series of cast-iron stoves, where a young woman bustles about, quietly talking to herself. Copper and steel pots simmer, steam, and bubble upon the stoves, while nearby a vinegar distillery gurgles softly. A wide oak table rests beside a door leading into the garden and is topped with pestles, mortars, and dried plants. Opposite the door, exposed rafters display various dried herbs, plants, and barks above several casks and barrels.
Obvious exits: southwest

Inventory

On the shelves you see a sunny yellow vial of dye, a twilight blue vial of dye, a rosy pink vial of dye, a verdant green vial of dye, a coral red vial of dye, a fiery orange vial of dye, a glossy brown vial of dye, a stone grey vial of dye and a mottled blue vial of dye.

On the wide oak table you see a hunter green vial of dye, a bright fuchsia vial of dye, a dusky mauve vial of dye, a saffron yellow vial of dye, a faded grey vial of dye, a sky blue vial of dye, a mottled beige vial of dye, a deep red vial of dye and a pearly white vial of dye.

Midrian's Dyes, Garden

Directions: from kitchen, go door

[Midrian's Dyes, Garden] Room: 34212, RNUM: 14371
Crushed white seashells create a slender track through the garden from the kitchen door to the back wall, where a large teaberry bush blooms. Green and red planters filled with monkeyflowers surround purple crocus plants potted in lapis-hued planters. Opposite the potted selection is a lower garden filled with plump beets, vines of purple eggplant, and rows of star-shaped nightshade wrapped in a vibrant border of yellow gorse. You also see a plank-sided shack.
Obvious paths: none

Midrian's Dyes, Hallway

Directions: from foyer, go hallway

[Midrian's Dyes, Hallway] Room: 34207, RNUM: 13477
Brass-framed wall sconces set with white tallow candles line the long expanse of this hallway, providing it with soothing illumination. A cotton runner, dyed in the traditional blue and silver of Solhaven Bay, covers the polished oak floor that leads to a set of steps to the north and the foyer to the south. You also see a glass-paned case with some stuff on it, a vibrant linen settee and a short oak table with some stuff on it.
Obvious exits: north, out

Inventory

On the glass-paned case you see a burnt sienna vial of dye, a blood red vial of dye, a marine blue vial of dye, an iridescent white vial of dye, a bright yellow vial of dye, a mottled black vial of dye, a storm grey vial of dye, a jade green vial of dye and a powder blue vial of dye.

On the oak table you see a steel grey vial of dye, a dark russet vial of dye, a titian red vial of dye, a bone white vial of dye, a bright orange vial of dye, a carnation pink vial of dye, a pearly grey vial of dye, a bright scarlet vial of dye and a dark grey vial of dye.

Midrian's Dyes, Stairway

Directions: from hallway, north

[Midrian's Dyes, Stairway] Room: 34208, RNUM: 14372
Polished brass picture frames line the walls of a circular staircase that leads to a darkened landing above. Hand carved railings, fitted into polished oak slabs, show signs of recent polishing and are strung with a thin cord of rope suspending a small oak sign. You also see a sturdy wooden rack with some stuff on it and a maple three-tiered shelf with some stuff on it.
Obvious exits: south

Inventory

On the wooden rack you see a deep violet vial of dye, a faded maroon vial of dye, a moss green vial of dye, a bright silvery vial of dye, a speckled pink vial of dye, a silvery green vial of dye, a charcoal grey vial of dye, a lemon yellow vial of dye and a dusky blue vial of dye.

On the three-tiered shelf you see a bright celadon vial of dye, a misty grey vial of dye, a royal purple vial of dye, a dark maroon vial of dye, a golden yellow vial of dye, an iridescent blue vial of dye, a mottled green vial of dye, a warm brown vial of dye and a burnt ochre vial of dye.

Midrian's Dyes, Front Room

Directions: east from foyer

[Midrian's Dyes, Front Room] Room: 34202, RNUM: 14351
Sunlight slants across the room and illuminates several bottles of dye that are on display in this room. The light reflects off of the bottles, creating a colorful prismatic spray across the oak floorboards and walls. Several shelves are neatly hung upon the walls near a sturdy whitewashed door, while a low table and bench rest beneath the bay window set into the southern wall.
Obvious exits: west

Inventory

On the top shelf you see a bright crimson vial of dye, a pale violet vial of dye, a plain blue vial of dye, a greyish blue vial of dye, a bright green vial of dye, a marbled grey vial of dye, a dark teal vial of dye, a glossy white vial of dye and a carnelian orange vial of dye.

On the middle shelf you see a pale golden vial of dye, a plain red vial of dye, a pure white vial of dye, a dull red vial of dye, a twilight grey vial of dye, a periwinkle blue vial of dye, a dark crimson vial of dye, a shiny blue vial of dye and a jet black vial of dye.

On the bottom shelf you see a dull beige vial of dye, a bright blue vial of dye, an ink black vial of dye, a bleached white vial of dye, a mottled grey vial of dye, a sea green vial of dye, a burnt umber vial of dye, a bright red vial of dye and a deep blue vial of dye.

On the low oak table you see a bright white vial of dye, a mottled ochre vial of dye, a dingy grey vial of dye, a dull black vial of dye, an aquamarine blue vial of dye, a burnt orange vial of dye, a faded orange vial of dye, a dark green vial of dye and a dingy brown vial of dye.

Midrian's Dyes, Courtyard

Directions: from front room, go door

[Midrian's Dyes, Courtyard] Room: 34213, RNUM: 14368
Squashed between the shop's tall walls and a three-story townhouse is a courtyard covered in creeping ivy. Granite cobblestones cover the uneven floor, their greyed surfaces displaying signs of regular bleaching. Dyeing stalls are built into the eastern and western walls, while a stone washbasin fitted with a cast iron pump rests to the north. A sturdy whitewashed door is framed in solid oak, its long sides holding in place a pulley system that supports a labyrinth of clotheslines.

Midrian's Dyes, Large Stall

Directions: from courtyard, go large stall

[Midrian's Dyes, Large Stall] Room: 34211, RNUM: 14373
Reserved for larger projects, this particular stall is long and fitted with an enormous tin tub. Wooden paddles, each baring residual traces of different dyes, are fitted into a long oak rack, which takes up the entire facing of the brick wall at the rear of the stall. Buckets of water stand beside a small step stool set at the edge of the tub, while a series of low shelves house neatly stowed tools. You also see a disgruntled clerk and a stone plaque.
Obvious paths: out

The clerk here will allow conversion of dyes via ORDER.