Trader's Refuge

Trader's Refuge is a private property accessed from within the owner's playershop in Solhaven. It is owned by Tanai in Platinum, and ? in Prime.

This property was a Trove item win (a dusty blue voucher) during Duskruin in February, 2022. It is a permanent property with no monthly rent that includes a storage room, main apartment, kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and study. Note: Although this property is rent free, the playershop it's connected with is not rent free.

Storage Room

[Trader's Refuge, Storageroom]
Austere and cramped, the storeroom is lined on two sides with wooden shelving holding stock to be sold. Through the middle of the room, a simple cotton rug provides some covering for the rough hewn wood floor as a silver-latticed lantern overhead provides lighting. Against the back wall, a set of stairs leads up to a carved oak doorway, while a gilded ironwood chest rests upon a small platform in the open space beneath them. You also see an arched pine door leading to the shop.
Obvious exits: none

>look gilded ironwood chest

Built from stout ironwood, the chest is a mixture of both form and function. The exterior of the chest has been reinforced with dark iron bands decorated with delicate gold leafwork. Its curved top has been engraved with scenes of aquatic life under ships at sea. In front, a black iron keyhole has been formed into the shape of a kraken's mouth with several black tentacles spiraling out from the edge of the lock's faceplate.

Apartment

[Trader's Refuge, Apartment]
Bright and airy colors in this room counterbalance the darkly stained oak floors and dim light filtering in through a white linen-curtained window flanked by a pair of sconces. On opposite walls, a carved white door and a carved light blue door lead to adjoining rooms while the center is devoted to entertaining guests. A pair of soft leather couches and a whitewashed driftwood table serve as a comfortable seating area, while a large glass aquarium divides it from the entry area. You also see a carved oak doorway.
Obvious exits: east, west

>look white linen-curtained window

You gaze through the linen-curtained window and see... (Playershop location)

>exhale window

You lean over and lightly breathe on a white linen-curtained window. A faint foggy mist forms over the surface of the window then slowly fades away.

>snap sconce

You snap your fingers at the glass wall sconces, and a small flame flares into existence, casting a dancing shadow along the ground. / You snap your fingers at the glass wall sconces which extinguishes itself, causing a small jet of smoke that quickly dissipates.

>look large glass aquarium

Sitting upon a heavy monir base, the aquarium has been built with a granite base bearing a small plaque and thick glass walls. Along the bottom, a colorful array of gravel has been smoothed and topped with a fanciful grey castle. An etched brass hood sits atop the aquarium, the weight helping to keep it secure against the aquarium's sole denizen. Below, a shelf contains necessities for tending to such a creature.

There appears to be something written on it.

>read aquarium

In the Common language, it reads:

Clawdius

>pinch aquarium

You grab the container of food from the shelf below the aquarium and toss a few morsels in. As the food descends into the water, the lobster viciously snaps it up with its pincers and quickly devours it.

>tap aquarium

As you tap on the glass of the aquarium, the lobster turns its antennae and eyestalks towards the source of its annoyance.

>look lobster

Long scratches and divots mar the full length of the thick, black, chitinous exoskeleton and large pincers of this lobster. Underneath, its eight segmented legs move it swiftly through the water while its long antennae and eyestalks swivel to investigate any perceived vibration or movement.

Apartment Ambients

• The light of the glass wall sconces gutters as the flames wane, brilliant hues turning dull, almost smoky.
• A soft glow emanates from the glass wall sconces.
• Soothing light, cast from the glass wall sconces, glows softly, the merest hint of a wisp of smoke drifting along the flame's edges.
• A tiny ember sparks into the air, yet quickly turns to harmless ash lost to an errant rush of air.
• Burning brightly, an inexplicable rush of cerulean and viridian flame intermixes with the already present reds and oranges of the glass wall sconces.
• A drunkard passes by below the window, loudly complaining about the high price and low quality of his latest bottle of brandy.
• The lobster in the aquarium suddenly snaps up some long forgotten morsel of food hidden within the gravel and devours it quickly.
• A tap comes from the aquarium as the lobster within stares expectantly.

Kitchen

[Trader's Refuge, Kitchen]
White marble floors and cabinets serve as a backdrop for several colorful touches in the kitchen. An island with a soft blue base and grey marble countertop provides a convenient place for prepared food and drinks to be served. Behind it, a countertop with a white wash basin and enameled stove serves as a food preparation area while a silver filigree bin sits to the side. Overhead, a delicate silver chandelier provides illumination over the workspace and island.
Obvious exits: west

>look on island

On the marble topped island:

Containers [2]: a gold food platter, a silver drinks tray

>look on platter

On the food platter:

Food/Drink [7]: a bowl of clam chowder, a plate of grilled asparagus, a dish of dark chocolate ice cream, an egg and cheese filled tart, a caramel and chocolate cookie, some honey garlic glazed salmon, an herb-crusted rolton steak

>look on tray

On the drinks tray:

Food/Drink [5]: a glass of aged Chastonian wine, some honeyed jasmine tea, a caramel-hued shot of bourbon, an effervescent glass of champagne, an icy glass of water

>tap basin

You lightly tap the edge of the basin and watch as the water within slowly drains away. Moments later, steaming hot water rises from its depths and slowly refills it.

>tickle basin

Dipping your fingers into the warm waters of the wash basin, you quickly wash your hands and face.

>clean basin

Dipping your fingers into the wash basin, you vigorously scrub your hands in the warm water.

>look on stove

On the enameled stove:

Special [1]: a sea green enameled kettle

>look in bin

The filigree bin is filled with a variety of garbage. You see nothing useful or appetizing.

Study

[Trader's Refuge, Study]
The darkly stained white oak flooring from the living quarters continues into this study where a carved mahogany desk and velvet-backed chair dominate the center of the room. Behind the desk, a large city map has been hung on the bright blue wall between a pair of sconces. The walls on either side of the desk are lined with white bookcases containing books dedicated to various historical and nautical pursuits.
Obvious exits: east

>look map

Scalloped bronze frames a hand drawn and aged map of Solhaven from prior to the Cataclysm. The streets and important locations have been artfully labeled with flowing script and throughout the map, small dotted lines connect related businesses - butchers and bakers to restaurants and grocers, tanners and weavers to clothiers. A central, red-marked point on the map serves as a nexus for many of the lines, though the name has been seemingly omitted.

>look bookcases

The tall shelves of the bookcases are lined with leatherbound volumes interspersed with smaller personal items. Many of the volumes are dedicated to trading and other business pursuits, though a few smaller tomes are related to sailing and navigation on the open seas.

Bath

[Trader's Refuge, Bath]
Atop a smooth marble floor rests a white claw-foot bath flanked on either side by a wash cloth basket and a small wood table to hold various sundries. Behind the bath, a sea blue tile wall rises from floor to ceiling to accent the room's otherwise plain white walls. In the corner, a pair of brass lanterns hanging next to a round glass washbowl provide a soft glow to the space, the oil releasing a sweet orange blossom aroma when it burns. You also see a carved white door.
Obvious exits: none

>look bath

Tall sides and shallowly sloped, rounded ends provide ample depth to soak in the warm, lavender-scented waters of this bath.

>go bath

You walk over toward the bath and slowly inch your body into the steamy water until it's up to your neck.

>splash bath

You splash your hand through the water, sending a small wave over the edge of the bath.

>look in basket

In the wash cloth basket:

Special [1]: a soft white wash cloth

>rub cloth

Selecting a soft white wash cloth from the pile, you bring the soft fabric to your face and gently scrub it across your skin in slow circles. Once done, you deposit the cloth into a nearby bin.

>clean cloth

Selecting a soft white wash cloth from the pile, you vigorously scrub at your neck and behind your ears with the soft fabric in an attempt to get clean. Once done, you deposit it in a nearby bin.

>tap cloth

Selecting a soft white wash cloth from the pile, you bring the soft fabric to your brow and dab the collecting moisture away. Once done, you deposit it into a nearby bin.

>tap washbowl

You lightly tap the edge of the washbowl and watch as the water within slowly drains away. Moments later, steaming hot water rises from its depths and slowly refills it.

>tickle washbowl

Dipping your fingers into the warm waters of the glass washbowl, you quickly wash your hands and face.

>clean washbowl

Dipping your fingers into the glass washbowl, you vigorously scrub your hands in the warm water.

Bedroom

[Trader's Refuge, Bedroom]
The darkly stained, white oak flooring of this bedroom is relieved by the white shiplap walls and exposed beam ceiling of this inviting room. Atop a tonal blue wool rug, which covers most of the floor, rests a large feather-stuffed bed and a footbench with a rope-hung brass chandelier suspended overhead. On the opposite wall, a small antique dresser sits between two diamond-grid windows with a polished silver mirror hung above it. You also see a carved light blue door.
Obvious exits: none

>look bed

Large and spacious, the feather-stuffed mattress sits atop a pale brown rattan platform. An oversized linen blanket is draped over the top of the bed with its sides almost reaching to the floor.

>clean bed

You carefully straighten the blanket, cleaning up the bed's appearance.

>jump bed (while on bed)

You jump up and down on the feather-stuffed bed.

>jump bed (while not on bed)

You leap onto the feather-stuffed bed.

>bounce bed (while on bed)

You bounce up and down on the feather-stuffed bed.

>bounce bed (while not on bed)

You fling yourself onto the feather-stuffed bed bouncing up and down.

>roll bed (while laying in bed)

You roll around on the feather-stuffed bed.

>roll bed (while not in bed)

You climb up onto the bed and roll around.

>pull blanket (while laying in bed)

You grasp the blanket tightly, pulling it up to your neck.

>pull blanket (while not in bed)

You pull the blanket tightly across the bed, smoothing out any wrinkles.

>turn blanket (while laying in bed)

You turn over, grasping the blanket tightly.

>turn blanket (while not in bed)

You grab the blanket and flip it over, looking for a cleaner side. Perhaps they should just be washed.

>fold blanket (while laying in bed)

You grab the corner of the blanket and fold it down to the other side.

>fold blanket (while not in bed)

You pull the blanket up to your neck, then fold it down at your waist.

>push blanket (while laying in bed)

You push the blanket out to the edges, smoothing out any wrinkles.

>push blanket (while not in bed)

You push the blanket off you.

>snuggle blanket (while laying in bed)

You wiggle a bit with the blanket, getting a little more comfortable.

>snuggle blanket (while not in bed)

You kneel down and rub your face across the blanket.

>look chandelier

Three lengths of rope are suspended from the center beam of the room and are tied to a bronze ring etched with twisted vines that coil around the base and supports for the numerous candle holders.

>look dresser

Built from monir that has been whitewashed to a pale white, this dresser has three spacious drawers for clothing at the bottom and two smaller drawers at the top for personal items. The top of the dresser shows scuffs and small divots but is otherwise in good condition.

>look window

You gaze through the diamond-grid windows and see... (Playershop location)