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'''Shells''' are a type of gemstone found only in [[Solhaven]] and [[River's Rest]].
'''Shells''' are a type of gemstone found only in [[Solhaven]] and [[River's Rest]]. Some of them are heavier than an ordinary gemstone, and only about half of them can be put in jars.


For simplicity, the following is a complete list of items that cannot be put in a jar: black helmet shell, dark brown triton shell, emperor's crown shell, empress's crown shell, giant paper nautilus shell, golden triton shell, king helmet shell, iridescent tempest shell, lynx cowrie shell, polished green abalone shell, polished red abalone shell, polished silver abalone shell, queen helmet shell, red helmet shell, split-back pink conch shell, yellow helmet shell, piece of blue ridge coral, piece of cat's-paw coral.
== List of Shells ==


== List of Shells ==
{{gem
{{Gem disclaimer}}
{{shell
|name = an amethyst clam shell
|name = an amethyst clam shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 175
|value = 175
|location = Solhaven
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Its base round and an inch in diameter, an amethyst clam shell has expanded in concentric, 240-degree arcs until it has reached a size of nearly three inches across. The individual purple arcs fluctuate in shade, from a dark royal purple to approaching white, and small, black speckles add variation to the color of the shell.}}
|description = Its base round and an inch in diameter, an amethyst clam shell has expanded in concentric, 240-degree arcs until it has reached a size of nearly three inches across. The individual purple arcs fluctuate in shade, from a dark royal purple to approaching white, and small, black speckles add variation to the color of the shell.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = an angulate wentletrap shell
|rarity =
|value = 2500
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Resembling a winding staircase, an angulate wentletrap shell spirals upward in ever-tightening whorls until it reaches a tight, spiked turret. The spirals are not quite round, though, turning sharply at some points and straightening out at others. The lip of the shell's large opening is smooth and rounded, and the shell's interior is a pale, satin white.}}

{{shell
|name = a beige clam shell
|rarity =
|value =
|jars = yes
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|description = Its base round and an inch in diameter, a beige clam shell has expanded in concentric, 240-degree arcs until it has reached a size of nearly three inches across. The individual beige arcs fluctuate in shade, nearly reaching white at times, and small, dark umber speckles add variation to the color of the shell.}}

{{shell
|name = a black helmet shell
|rarity =
|value = 125
|jars = no
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|description = Shaped similarly to the banded half-globe helmets worn by the dwarven troops, a black helmet shell presents a roughened, grey exterior. A spiral extends off one side of the helmet shape, the spiral making several complete turns before tightening to a point. On the inside, the shell's surface is a smooth coal black, polished to a deep sheen.}}

{{shell
|name = a black-spined conch shell
|rarity =
|value = 75
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = With its large shell, a black-spined conch shell somewhat resembles a piece of tanned leather rolled up, but more loosely on one side than on the other. The larger end sports nasty-looking spikes, including a central spike. Each spike tip is coal black, giving way to tan near the central shell and providing the reason for the shell's name. The wide lip gives a good view of the shell's inside, a bright pink swirled with white.}}

{{shell
|name = a blue-banded coquina shell
|rarity =
|value = 550
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Evoking the image of an eroded volcano with colored lava flows down its sides, a blue-banded coquina shell is a flattened cone. Bands of dark violet begin at the shell's point and widen out as they descend the roughened surface to the shell's edge. Interestingly, the light tan stripes separating the bands do not change in width at all between the point and edge. Purple areas and white areas swirl together on the shell's inside surface.}}

{{shell
|name = a bright noble pectin shell
|name = a bright noble pectin shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 75
|value = 75
|location = Solhaven
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Hard and fan-shaped, a bright noble pectin shell bulges slightly, as if something was once contained in a pocket on the shell's smooth underside. The raised back displays brilliant yellow rays interspersed with lighter yellow spines. The base, a darker shade of yellow than the rays, would be nearly rectangular were it not for a protrusion, or tail, extending off one side.}}
|description = Hard and fan-shaped, a bright noble pectin shell bulges slightly, as if something was once contained in a pocket on the shell's smooth underside. The raised back displays brilliant yellow rays interspersed with lighter yellow spines. The base, a darker shade of yellow than the rays, would be nearly rectangular were it not for a protrusion, or tail, extending off one side.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a blue periwinkle shell
|rarity =
|value = 30
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Cone-shaped and tightly whorled, a blue periwinkle shell's thick spiral is dotted with myriad small, sharp spikes. The spikes barely extend from the shell's surface, but serve to give the shell a prickly feel when held. Its coloration is a pale, purplish blue at the opening end, slowly giving way to white at the tip end.}}

{{shell
|name = a candystick tellin shell
|rarity =
|value = 60
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = No more than an inch across, a candystick tellin shell displays a raised section that gradually expands on three sides to form the shape of the moon waxing just past the half stage. Bright crimson colors the raised back, giving way to alternating bands of white and pink. The shell's interior is a soft, shiny carmine}}

{{shell
|name = a checkered chiton shell
|rarity =
|value = 75
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Eight overlapping, elongated plates form the raised oval of a checkered chiton shell. Underneath, the plates form a smooth, faintly yellow surface. On top, the plates are a steel grey, speckled with black and dark umber spots.}}

{{shell
|name = a crown conch shell
|name = a crown conch shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 150
|value = 150
|location = Solhaven
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = With its large shell, a crown conch shell somewhat resembles a piece of tanned leather rolled up, but more loosely on one side than on the other. The larger end sports nasty-looking spikes, including a central spike. The end spikes are arranged symmetrically around the central spike, providing the reason for its name. The wide lip gives a good view of the shell's inside, a bright pink swirled with white.}}
|description = With its large shell, a crown conch shell somewhat resembles a piece of tanned leather rolled up, but more loosely on one side than on the other. The larger end sports nasty-looking spikes, including a central spike. The end spikes are arranged symmetrically around the central spike, providing the reason for its name. The wide lip gives a good view of the shell's inside, a bright pink swirled with white.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a Crown-of-Charl shell
|name = a crown-of-Charl shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 800
|value = 800
|location = Solhaven
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = An oval, shallow shell, a crown-of-Charl shell has a heavily pitted exterior. The exterior's rough, dull, greyish green surface carries a number of small indentations. Inside these indentations are areas of brilliant metallic sea green coloration. The shell's inside surface is a polished, ivory white, with a faint black mark in the shape of a trident.}}
|description = An oval, shallow shell, a crown-of-Charl shell has a heavily pitted exterior. The exterior's rough, dull, greyish green surface carries a number of small indentations. Inside these indentations are areas of brilliant metallic sea green coloration. The shell's inside surface is a polished, ivory white, with a faint black mark in the shape of a trident.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a dark brown triton shell
|rarity =
|value = 2000
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = no
|description = From a circular opening five inches across, a dark brown triton shell makes a 90-degree turn before spiraling to a nasty point. The shell's entire exterior is speckled with spots of white, umber, and deep orange in a recognizable pattern. The shell's lip and smooth interior display alternating bands of light orange and dark brown.}}

{{shell
|name = a dovesnail shell
|rarity =
|value = 700
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Similar in size and construction to the shell of a typical land snail, a dovesnail shell is the home to a small sea-going mollusk. The shell's spiral begins with a wide, circular mouth then whirls quickly to a tight central point. All exterior parts are a creamy, dull white, while the interior is a polished sandy brown.}}

{{shell
|name = an egg cowrie shell
|name = an egg cowrie shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 20
|value = 20
|location = Solhaven
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Small, smooth, and brilliantly white, an egg cowrie shell bulges in the middle in an egg shape before tapering at both ends. Its polished surface readily reflects the available light. The curved slot running lengthwise on one side of the shell resembles either a frown or a smile, depending upon which way the shell is turned. Small, rough protrusions line the slot, giving it an even more mouth-like appearance.}}
|description = Small, smooth, and brilliantly white, an egg cowrie shell bulges in the middle in an egg shape before tapering at both ends. Its polished surface readily reflects the available light. The curved slot running lengthwise on one side of the shell resembles either a frown or a smile, depending upon which way the shell is turned. Small, rough protrusions line the slot, giving it an even more mouth-like appearance.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = an emperor's crown shell
|rarity =
|value = 2000
|jars = no
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|description = Its base a flat half moon several inches in diameter, an emperor's crown shell displays connected rays that radiate out over a 120-degree arc to form a shell nearly eight inches across. Individual black rays alternate with deep purple rays to give the shell's exterior a fan-like appearance, and several large spikes protrude upward along the shell's edge. Inside, the rays are indiscernible. Instead, the entire surface sparkles with silver flecks on a smooth, highly polished, ultramarine blue surface. }}

{{shell
|name = an empress's crown shell
|rarity =
|value =
|jars = no
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|description = Its base a flat half moon several inches in diameter, an empress's crown shell displays connected rays that radiate out over a 120-degree arc to form a shell nearly eight inches across. Individual sea green rays alternate with deep ultramarine rays to give the shell's exterior a fan-like appearance, and several small spikes protrude upward along the shell's edge. Inside, the rays are indiscernible. Instead, the entire surface sparkles with golden flecks on a smooth, highly polished, emerald green surface. }}

{{shell
|name = a fluted limpet shell
|name = a fluted limpet shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 500
|value = 500
|location = Solhaven
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = A small, oval, caplike shell, a fluted limpet shell displays concentric exterior rings of white, tan, and aquamarine stepping up to a deep aquamarine central spot. The shell's edges are slightly fluted, and the inside presents a polished, snow white surface.}}
|description = A small, oval, caplike shell, a fluted limpet shell displays concentric exterior rings of white, tan, and aquamarine stepping up to a deep aquamarine central spot. The shell's edges are slightly fluted, and the inside presents a polished, snow white surface.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a giant paper nautilus shell
|rarity = rare
|value = 7500
|jars = no
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|description = eginning with a large circular opening, a giant paper nautilus shell spirals into a tight ball, its whorl keeping to a smooth plane and not extending outward on either side. Each segment of the large shell is thin and colored a light grey on one edge, giving way to a slightly darker grey on the other. The impression is one of a paper horn, unwinding slowly from a compressed state. }}

{{shell
|name = a golden cowrie shell
|rarity =
|value = 1000
|jars = yes
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|description = Small and smooth, a golden cowrie shell bulges in the middle before tapering at both ends. The shell's humpbacked side is a dark golden color dotted with small white spots. The curved slot running lengthwise on the white underside resembles either a frown or a smile, depending upon which way the shell is turned. Small, rough protrusions line the slot, giving it an even more mouth-like appearance. }}

{{shell
|name = a golden triton shell
|rarity =
|value = 4000
|jars = no
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|description = From a circular opening five inches across, a golden triton shell makes a 90-degree turn before spiraling to a nasty point. The a golden triton shell's entire exterior is speckled with spots of dark orange, deep gold, and white in a recognizable pattern. The shell's smooth interior displays alternating bands of light orange and white, with particularly prominent stripes of black and white on the lip. }}

{{shell
|name = a polished hornsnail shell
|rarity =
|value = 20
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Similar in size and construction to the shell of a typical land snail, a polished hornsnail shell is the home to a small sea-going mollusk. The shell's spiral begins with a wide, circular mouth then whirls quickly to a tight central point. All exterior parts are a flat steel grey, while the interior is a polished light pink. Two stubby projections curve outward from the upper edge of the shell's opening, looking very much like short horns.}}

{{shell
|name = a piece of iridescent mother-of-pearl
|rarity =
|value = 400
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = A jagged piece of what once was a full shell, a piece of iridescent mother-of-pearl sports several sharp edges and points. One side of the shell piece is rough, with patches of sudued grey and off-white coloration. The other side sparkles and reflects the available light in fluid, oily colors. Iridescent hues of emerald green, sapphire blue, and royal purple flash and fade when the piece is turned in different directions.}}

{{shell
|name = a king helmet shell
|rarity =
|value = 850
|jars = no
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|description = Shaped similarly to the banded half-globe helmets worn by the dwarven troops, a king helmet shell presents a roughened, sky blue exterior. Four thick, nasty spikes, ultramarine blue at the tips, protrude from the rounded helmet area. A spiral extends off one side of the helmet shape, the spiral making several complete turns before tightening to a point. On the inside, the shell's surface is a deep ultramarine polished to a bright sheen.}}

{{shell
|name = an iridescent tempest shell
|rarity =
|value = 2500
|jars = no
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|description = Lacking any coherent symmetry, an iridescent tempest shell twists and turns this direction and that, as if its creator was unable to decide just how the shell should look. Its coloration is as chaotic as its shape, with deep purple sections changing into fiery crimson and then into golden yellow. The edge of the shell's opening is a coal black hoop, while the interior is a polished ice white.}}

{{shell
|name = a large chipped clam shell
|rarity =
|value = 10
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Its base round and an inch in diameter, a large chipped clam shell has expanded in concentric, 240-degree arcs until it has reached a size of nearly three inches across. The individual grey arcs fluctuate in shade, and small, dark speckles add variation to the interesting, though muted, color of the shell. A large piece has been chipped off the edge of the shell, leaving a jagged indentation.}}

{{shell
|name = a large moonsnail shell
|rarity =
|value = 1400
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Small and delicate, a large moonsnail shell displays a relatively large opening. From that starting point the shell spirals quickly to a blunt point. The shell's interior is a medium pastel blue, with just a hint of reflection to its surface. The outside evokes the sky on a pleasant day. White wisps intermingle with sky blue on the shell's reflective surface.}}

{{shell
|name = a lavender nassa shell
|name = a lavender nassa shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 800
|value = 800
|location = Solhaven
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = A wide opening, a stubby spiral, and faint lavender swirls are the identifying characteristics of a lavender nassa shell. The outside of this diminutive shell displays white, crosshatched lines over a dark grey surface. Very muted, but still noticeable, are the cloudy lavender swirls spiral from opening to tip. The lavender markings appear more pronounced near the shell's opening.}}
|description = A wide opening, a stubby spiral, and faint lavender swirls are the identifying characteristics of a lavender nassa shell. The outside of this diminutive shell displays white, crosshatched lines over a dark grey surface. Very muted, but still noticeable, are the cloudy lavender swirls spiral from opening to tip. The lavender markings appear more pronounced near the shell's opening.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a leopard cowrie shell
|rarity =
|value = 200
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Small and smooth, a leopard cowrie shell bulges in the middle before tapering at both ends. The shell's humpbacked side is a light yellow liberally dotted with dark brown spots. The curved slot running lengthwise on the yellow underside resembles either a frown or a smile, depending upon which way the shell is turned. Small, rough protrusions line the slot, giving it an even more mouth-like appearance.}}

{{shell
|name = a lynx cowrie shell
|rarity =
|value = 50
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Small and smooth, a lynx cowrie shell bulges in the middle before tapering at both ends. The shell's humpbacked side is a light tan liberally dotted with dark brown spots. The curved slot running lengthwise on the white underside resembles either a frown or a smile, depending upon which way the shell is turned. Small, rough protrusions line the slot, giving it an even more mouth-like appearance.}}

{{shell
|name = a marlin spike shell
|rarity =
|value = 50
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = A tight tower of a shell, a marlin spike shell spirals six inches to a sharp point. The spirals do not bulge, but rather create a smooth, uninterrupted surface. White lines run both vertically and horizontally, crosshatching the black band that spirals up the light tan exterior.}}

{{shell
|name = a multi-colored snail shell
|rarity =
|value = 5
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = A pasty white, cone-shaped shell spirals to a point in a multi-colored snail shell. Four bands of color--a thin dark blue band, a thick light blue band, a thick yellow band, and a thin red band--follow the spiral around from the shell's opening to the pointed tip. The bands become thinner and converge together as the shell's spiral tightens.}}

{{shell
|name = an opaque spiral shell
|name = an opaque spiral shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 85
|value = 85
|location = Solhaven
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Similar in shape to a straightened-out velnalin horn, an opaque spiral shell extends several inches as it twists tightly to a point. At its larger end, faint bands of greyish and bluish white follow the spiral, gradually giving way to pure white at the pointed end.}}
|description = Similar in shape to a straightened-out velnalin horn, an opaque spiral shell extends several inches as it twists tightly to a point. At its larger end, faint bands of greyish and bluish white follow the spiral, gradually giving way to pure white at the pointed end.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a pearl nautilus shell
|rarity =
|value = 1400
|jars = yes
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|description = Beginning with a large circular opening, a pearl nautilus shell spirals into a tight ball, its whorl keeping to a smooth plane and not extending outward on either side. A creamy white coloration adorns the entire shell, its translucent quality lending a softly glowing appearance to the shell. }}

{{shell
|name = a pink-banded coquina shell
|name = a pink-banded coquina shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 210
|value = 210
|location = Solhaven
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Evoking the image of an eroded volcano with colored lava flows down its sides, a pink-banded coquina shell is a flattened cone. Bands of dusky pink begin at the shell's point and widen out as they descend the roughened surface to the shell's edge. Interestingly, the light tan stripes separating the bands do not change in width at all between the point and edge. Purple areas and white areas swirl together on the shell's inside surface.}}
|description = Evoking the image of an eroded volcano with colored lava flows down its sides, a pink-banded coquina shell is a flattened cone. Bands of dusky pink begin at the shell's point and widen out as they descend the roughened surface to the shell's edge. Interestingly, the light tan stripes separating the bands do not change in width at all between the point and edge. Purple areas and white areas swirl together on the shell's inside surface.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a pink clam shell
|rarity =
|value = 10
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Its base round and an inch in diameter, a pink clam shell has expanded in concentric, 240-degree arcs until it has reached a size of nearly three inches across. The individual pink arcs fluctuate in shade, from brilliant, deep magenta to near white, and small, dark red speckles add variation to the color of the shell.}}

{{shell
|name = a polished batwing chiton shell
|rarity =
|value = 700
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Eight overlapping, elongated plates form the raised oval of a polished batwing chiton shell. Underneath, the plates combine in a smooth, iridescent whiteness, with the plate's edges gently rounded. On top the plates are a coal black, and small portions of the shell extend upward and out, their sharp, fluted rear edges resembling a bat's wing.}}

{{shell
|name = a polished black tegula shell
|rarity =
|value = 500
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Black on both sides and almost perfectly round, a polished black tegula shell displays a dull exterior and a brightly polished interior. The shell is a circle with a small, rectangular flange extending off one side that possibly served to hinge the shell to another of its type. The shell's edge is slightly fluted.}}

{{shell
|name = a polished green abalone shell
|rarity =
|value = 650
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = no
|description = Shaped much like a large oval bowl, a polished green abalone shell might be useful for holding small amounts of liquid if it were not for the six holes that follow an arc along one side of the shell. The shell's exterior is a rough, mottled brown and grey, and holds little beauty. The interior, conversely, is a swirling, iridescent, metallic green that sparkles in the light. The surface is perfectly smooth, as if whatever once occupied the shell took great care in maintaining a polished home.}}


{{shell
|name = a polished red abalone shell
|rarity =
|value = 650
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = no
|description = Shaped much like a large oval bowl, a polished red abalone shell might be useful for holding small amounts of liquid if it were not for the six holes that follow an arc along one side of the shell. The shell's exterior is a rough, mottled brown and grey, and holds little beauty. The interior, conversely, is a swirling, iridescent, metallic red that sparkles in the light. The surface is perfectly smooth, as if whatever once occupied the shell took great care in maintaining a polished home.}}

{{shell
|name = a polished silver abalone shell
|rarity =
|value = 800
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = no
|description = Shaped much like a large oval bowl, a polished silver abalone shell might be useful for holding small amounts of liquid if it were not for the six holes that follow an arc along one side of the shell. The shell's exterior is a rough, mottled brown and grey, and holds little beauty. The interior, conversely, is a swirling, iridescent, metallic silver that sparkles in the light. The surface is perfectly smooth, as if whatever once occupied the shell took great care in maintaining a polished home.
}}

{{shell
|name = a purple-cap cowrie shell
|name = a purple-cap cowrie shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 200
|value = 200
|location = Solhaven
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Small and smooth, a purple-cap cowrie shell bulges in the middle before tapering at both ends. The shell's humpbacked side is a dark blackish purple. The curved slot running lengthwise on the deep orange underside resembles either a frown or a smile, depending upon which way the shell is turned. Small, rough protrusions line the slot, giving it an even more mouth-like appearance. Unique to this cowrie shell, and the source of its name, is the large, oval, bright purple spot on the hump or "cap" side. The spot is entirely surrounded by a thin orange line.}}
|description = Small and smooth, a purple-cap cowrie shell bulges in the middle before tapering at both ends. The shell's humpbacked side is a dark blackish purple. The curved slot running lengthwise on the deep orange underside resembles either a frown or a smile, depending upon which way the shell is turned. Small, rough protrusions line the slot, giving it an even more mouth-like appearance. Unique to this cowrie shell, and the source of its name, is the large, oval, bright purple spot on the hump or "cap" side. The spot is entirely surrounded by a thin orange line.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a queen helmet shell
|rarity =
|value = 2500
|jars = no
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|description = Shaped similarly to the banded half-globe helmets worn by the dwarven troops, a queen helmet shell presents a roughened, dusty green exterior. Several short, thick spikes, their color graduating from sea green at the base to deep forest green at the tips, protrude from the rounded helmet area. A spiral extends off one side of the helmet shape, the spiral making several complete turns before tightening to a point. On the inside, the shell's surface is an iridescent emerald green polished to a deep sheen. }}

{{shell
|name = a red helmet shell
|rarity =
|value = 50
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = no
|description = Shaped similarly to the banded half-globe helmets worn by the dwarven troops, a red helmet shell presents a roughened, dusky red exterior. A spiral extends off one side of the helmet shape, the spiral making several complete turns before tightening to a point. On the inside, the shell's surface is a dark shade of blood red, polished to a deep sheen.}}

{{shell
|name = a ruby-lined nassa shell
|rarity =
|value = 1600
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = A wide mouth, a stubby spiral, and a deep ruby interior are the identifying characteristics of a ruby-lined nassa shell. The outside of this diminutive shell displays white, crosshatched lines over a dark grey surface. In contrast to the muted outside, the shell's interior is a brilliant, polished crimson}}

{{shell
|name = a sea urchin shell
|rarity =
|value = 20
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Hard and brittle, a sea urchin shell evokes the image of a petrified miniature pumpkin. The interior is empty, as if whatever was in there has somehow escaped through the small hole in the shell's top, causing the shell to be extremely light. Deep pink veins run symmetrically down the shell's side, and the light pink surface in between is heavily mottled with small bumps.}}


{{shell
|name = a silvery clam shell
|rarity =
|value = 32
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Its base round and an inch in diameter, a silvery clam shell has expanded in concentric, 240-degree arcs until it has reached a size of nearly three inches across. The individual white arcs fluctuate in shade from a bright snow white to a soft grey, and small silvery speckles reflect the available light to add variation to the shell's pattern.}}

{{shell
|name = a snake-head cowrie shell
|rarity =
|value = 600
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Small and smooth, a snake-head cowrie shell bulges in the middle before tapering at both ends. Black coloration lines the shell's humpbacked side, giving way to an umber and white spotted area directly on the top. A single large white spot on one end gives the shell its snake-like appearance. The curved slot running lengthwise on the white underside resembles either a toothy frown or a smile, depending upon which way the shell is turned.}}

{{shell
|name = a snow cowrie shell
|rarity =
|value = 650
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Small and smooth, a snow cowrie shell bulges in the middle before tapering at both ends. The shell's humpbacked side is a snow white color dotted with small light grey spots. The curved slot running lengthwise on the light grey underside resembles either a frown or a smile, depending upon which way the shell is turned. Small, rough protrusions line the slot, giving it an even more mouth-like appearance.}}

{{shell
|name = a Solhaven Bay scallop shell
|name = a Solhaven Bay scallop shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 100
|value = 100
|location = Solhaven
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Thin, white spokes radiate out from a rectangular base in the scallop shell's fluted fan. Between the raised spokes, alternating bands of white and mottled sienna arc across the shell, as if whatever created it kept changing its favorite color from sienna to white and back again as it increased the shell's size.}}
|description = Thin, white spokes radiate out from a rectangular base in the scallop shell's fluted fan. Between the raised spokes, alternating bands of white and mottled sienna arc across the shell, as if whatever created it kept changing its favorite color from sienna to white and back again as it increased the shell's size.}}

{{shell
|name = a sparkling silvery conch shell
|rarity =
|value = 750
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = With its large shell, a sparkling silvery conch shell somewhat resembles a piece of tanned leather rolled up, but more loosely on one side than on the other. The larger end sports nasty-looking spikes, including a central spike. The wide lip gives a good view of the shell's inside, a bright pink swirled with white. Small silver flecks evident within the shell's shiny interior glint and flicker in the light.}}

{{shell
|name = a speckled conch shell
|rarity =
|value = 50
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = With its large shell, a speckled conch shell somewhat resembles a piece of tanned leather rolled up, but more loosely on one side than on the other. The larger end sports nasty-looking spikes, including a central spike. Darker brown spots speckle the outside of the shell, providing the reason for its name. The wide lip gives a good view of the shell's inside, a bright pink swirled with white.}}

{{shell
|name = a spiny siren's-comb shell
|rarity =
|value = 4000
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = A particularly strange shell, a spiny siren's-comb shell is an elongated central bulb with a long appendage projecting from the top. Attached to the upper portion of the bulb and the entire arm are parallel spines, one set extending to the left and the other set extending to the right. More of these spines, though not parallel, extend out the bottom of the central bulb. Light and dark pink coloration covers all portions of the shell, except for a few deep orange sections on the central bulb.}}

{{shell
|name = a spiral turret shell
|rarity =
|value = 30
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Similar in shape to a straightened-out velnalin horn, a spiral turret shell extends several inches as it twists tightly to a point. At its larger end, bands of light purple, sienna, gold, and white follow the spiral, gradually giving way to pure white at the pointed end.}}

{{shell
|name = a split-back pink conch shell
|rarity =
|value = 180
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = no
|description = With its large shell, a split-back pink conch shell somewhat resembles a piece of tanned leather rolled up, but more loosely on one side than on the other. The larger end sports nasty-looking spikes, including a central spike. Pink coloration mixes with the tan, brighter on one side than the other and providing the reason for the shell's name. The wide lip gives a good view of the shell's inside, a bright carmine swirled with white.}}

{{shell
|name = a striated abalone shell
|rarity =
|value = 350
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Shaped much like a tiny oval bowl, a striated abalone shell might be useful for holding small amounts of liquid if it were not for the six holes that follow an arc along one side of the shell. The shell's outside and inside are both dusky grey, with the interior being much smoother and more polished than the exterior. Three shallow lines cross the inside surface, as if someone had taken an sharp instrument and laid down perfectly parallel scratches.}}

{{shell
|name = a sundial shell
|rarity =
|value = 30
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = When viewed from the tip of its turret, a sundial shell is a masterpiece of natural artistic workmanship. The shell spirals to a tight central point, becoming steadily and proportionally smaller with each turn. Mostly of a soft brown coloration, the shell's shape is easily defined by the thin, dark, checked umber stripes that parallel a slightly wider white stripe along the inside of the spiral's curves.}}


{{shell
|name = a three-lined nassa shell
|rarity =
|value = 150
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = A wide opening, a stubby spiral, and three faintly colored lines are the identifying characteristics of a three-lined nassa shell. The outside of this diminutive shell displays white, crosshatched lines over a dark grey surface. Very muted, but still noticeable, are the three colored lines that parallel the spiral from opening to tip. The sky blue line is slightly wider than its flanking yellow and orange brethren.}}

{{shell
|name = a tiger cowrie shell
|rarity =
|value = 600
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Small and smooth, a tiger cowrie shell bulges in the middle before tapering at both ends. The shell's humpbacked side is a snow white liberally dotted with light and dark umber spots, the spots often intersecting. The curved slot running lengthwise on the white underside resembles either a frown or a smile, depending upon which way the shell is turned. Small, rough protrusions line the slot, giving it an even more mouth-like appearance.}}

{{shell
|name = a tiger-striped nautilus shell
|rarity =
|value = 1400
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Beginning with a large circular opening, a tiger-striped nautilus shell spirals into a tight ball, its whorl keeping to a smooth plane and not extending outward on either side. A creamy, light chocolate coloration adorns the entire shell, except where the tiger stripes occur. Each narrow segment of the spiral displays a dark orange stripe on one edge of the segment, with the stripe thicker at the segment's hump and narrowing down toward the interior of the spiral.}}

{{shell
|name = a translucent golden spiral shell
|rarity =
|value = 2000
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Similar in shape to a straightened-out velnalin horn, a translucent golden spiral shell extends several inches as it twists tightly to a point. At its larger end, bands of dark yellow flecked with gold follow the spiral, gradually giving way to pure white at the pointed end. The shell is partially transparent, and when backlit the shell projects a golden glow.}}

{{shell
|name = a yellow-banded coquina shell
|rarity =
|value = 20
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Evoking the image of an eroded volcano with colored lava flows down its sides, a yellow-banded coquina shell is a flattened cone. Bands of dark yellow begin at the shell's point and widen out as they descend the roughened surface to the shell's edge. Interestingly, the light tan stripes separating the bands do not change in width at all between the point and edge. Purple areas and white areas swirl together on the shell's inside surface.}}

{{shell
|name = a yellow helmet shell
|rarity =
|value = 500
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = no
|description = Shaped similarly to the banded half-globe helmets worn by the dwarven troops, a yellow helmet shell presents a roughened, tan exterior. A spiral extends off one side of the helmet shape, the spiral making several complete turns before tightening to a point. On the inside, the shell's surface is a deep mustard yellow, almost golden, polished to a bright sheen.}}

{{shell
|name = a white clam shell
|rarity = common
|value = 10
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = Its base round and an inch in diameter, a white clam shell has expanded in concentric, 240-degree arcs until it has reached a size of nearly three inches across. The individual white arcs fluctuate in shade, and small, light grey speckles add variation to the interesting, though muted, color of the shell.}}

{{shell
|name = a white gryphon's wing shell
|rarity =
|value = 2750
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|description = A thick shell with striped coloration, a white gryphon's wing shell resembles a long wing when laid flat, and the shell's segmentation gives it a feathered look. A snow white center gives way to light grey on the edges of each long segment. Inside, the shell is a polished ash white.}}


[[Category:Gems]]
[[Category:Gems]]
[[Category:River's Rest gems]]

Latest revision as of 16:02, 10 November 2024

Shells are a type of gemstone found only in Solhaven and River's Rest. Some of them are heavier than an ordinary gemstone, and only about half of them can be put in jars.

For simplicity, the following is a complete list of items that cannot be put in a jar: black helmet shell, dark brown triton shell, emperor's crown shell, empress's crown shell, giant paper nautilus shell, golden triton shell, king helmet shell, iridescent tempest shell, lynx cowrie shell, polished green abalone shell, polished red abalone shell, polished silver abalone shell, queen helmet shell, red helmet shell, split-back pink conch shell, yellow helmet shell, piece of blue ridge coral, piece of cat's-paw coral.

List of Shells

Note: The rarities listed are estimates and depend on the status of the treasure system in the area hunted. Average values listed are approximations and are generally taken from the sell values of a character selling gems with no trading bonus. See the Trading article for more information on variations of sell values.
Rarity:
Average value: 175
Jars? yes

an amethyst clam shell

Description:   Its base round and an inch in diameter, an amethyst clam shell has expanded in concentric, 240-degree arcs until it has reached a size of nearly three inches across. The individual purple arcs fluctuate in shade, from a dark royal purple to approaching white, and small, black speckles add variation to the color of the shell.


Rarity:
Average value: 2500
Jars? yes

an angulate wentletrap shell

Description:   Resembling a winding staircase, an angulate wentletrap shell spirals upward in ever-tightening whorls until it reaches a tight, spiked turret. The spirals are not quite round, though, turning sharply at some points and straightening out at others. The lip of the shell's large opening is smooth and rounded, and the shell's interior is a pale, satin white.


Rarity:
Average value:
Jars? yes

a beige clam shell

Description:   Its base round and an inch in diameter, a beige clam shell has expanded in concentric, 240-degree arcs until it has reached a size of nearly three inches across. The individual beige arcs fluctuate in shade, nearly reaching white at times, and small, dark umber speckles add variation to the color of the shell.


Rarity:
Average value: 125
Jars? no

a black helmet shell

Description:   Shaped similarly to the banded half-globe helmets worn by the dwarven troops, a black helmet shell presents a roughened, grey exterior. A spiral extends off one side of the helmet shape, the spiral making several complete turns before tightening to a point. On the inside, the shell's surface is a smooth coal black, polished to a deep sheen.


Rarity:
Average value: 75
Jars? yes

a black-spined conch shell

Description:   With its large shell, a black-spined conch shell somewhat resembles a piece of tanned leather rolled up, but more loosely on one side than on the other. The larger end sports nasty-looking spikes, including a central spike. Each spike tip is coal black, giving way to tan near the central shell and providing the reason for the shell's name. The wide lip gives a good view of the shell's inside, a bright pink swirled with white.


Rarity:
Average value: 550
Jars? yes

a blue-banded coquina shell

Description:   Evoking the image of an eroded volcano with colored lava flows down its sides, a blue-banded coquina shell is a flattened cone. Bands of dark violet begin at the shell's point and widen out as they descend the roughened surface to the shell's edge. Interestingly, the light tan stripes separating the bands do not change in width at all between the point and edge. Purple areas and white areas swirl together on the shell's inside surface.


Rarity:
Average value: 75
Jars? yes

a bright noble pectin shell

Description:   Hard and fan-shaped, a bright noble pectin shell bulges slightly, as if something was once contained in a pocket on the shell's smooth underside. The raised back displays brilliant yellow rays interspersed with lighter yellow spines. The base, a darker shade of yellow than the rays, would be nearly rectangular were it not for a protrusion, or tail, extending off one side.


Rarity:
Average value: 30
Jars? yes

a blue periwinkle shell

Description:   Cone-shaped and tightly whorled, a blue periwinkle shell's thick spiral is dotted with myriad small, sharp spikes. The spikes barely extend from the shell's surface, but serve to give the shell a prickly feel when held. Its coloration is a pale, purplish blue at the opening end, slowly giving way to white at the tip end.


Rarity:
Average value: 60
Jars? yes

a candystick tellin shell

Description:   No more than an inch across, a candystick tellin shell displays a raised section that gradually expands on three sides to form the shape of the moon waxing just past the half stage. Bright crimson colors the raised back, giving way to alternating bands of white and pink. The shell's interior is a soft, shiny carmine


Rarity:
Average value: 75
Jars? yes

a checkered chiton shell

Description:   Eight overlapping, elongated plates form the raised oval of a checkered chiton shell. Underneath, the plates form a smooth, faintly yellow surface. On top, the plates are a steel grey, speckled with black and dark umber spots.


Rarity:
Average value: 150
Jars? yes

a crown conch shell

Description:   With its large shell, a crown conch shell somewhat resembles a piece of tanned leather rolled up, but more loosely on one side than on the other. The larger end sports nasty-looking spikes, including a central spike. The end spikes are arranged symmetrically around the central spike, providing the reason for its name. The wide lip gives a good view of the shell's inside, a bright pink swirled with white.


Rarity:
Average value: 800
Jars? yes

a crown-of-Charl shell

Description:   An oval, shallow shell, a crown-of-Charl shell has a heavily pitted exterior. The exterior's rough, dull, greyish green surface carries a number of small indentations. Inside these indentations are areas of brilliant metallic sea green coloration. The shell's inside surface is a polished, ivory white, with a faint black mark in the shape of a trident.


Rarity:
Average value: 2000
Jars? no

a dark brown triton shell

Description:   From a circular opening five inches across, a dark brown triton shell makes a 90-degree turn before spiraling to a nasty point. The shell's entire exterior is speckled with spots of white, umber, and deep orange in a recognizable pattern. The shell's lip and smooth interior display alternating bands of light orange and dark brown.


Rarity:
Average value: 700
Jars? yes

a dovesnail shell

Description:   Similar in size and construction to the shell of a typical land snail, a dovesnail shell is the home to a small sea-going mollusk. The shell's spiral begins with a wide, circular mouth then whirls quickly to a tight central point. All exterior parts are a creamy, dull white, while the interior is a polished sandy brown.


Rarity:
Average value: 20
Jars? yes

an egg cowrie shell

Description:   Small, smooth, and brilliantly white, an egg cowrie shell bulges in the middle in an egg shape before tapering at both ends. Its polished surface readily reflects the available light. The curved slot running lengthwise on one side of the shell resembles either a frown or a smile, depending upon which way the shell is turned. Small, rough protrusions line the slot, giving it an even more mouth-like appearance.


Rarity:
Average value: 2000
Jars? no

an emperor's crown shell

Description:   Its base a flat half moon several inches in diameter, an emperor's crown shell displays connected rays that radiate out over a 120-degree arc to form a shell nearly eight inches across. Individual black rays alternate with deep purple rays to give the shell's exterior a fan-like appearance, and several large spikes protrude upward along the shell's edge. Inside, the rays are indiscernible. Instead, the entire surface sparkles with silver flecks on a smooth, highly polished, ultramarine blue surface.


Rarity:
Average value:
Jars? no

an empress's crown shell

Description:   Its base a flat half moon several inches in diameter, an empress's crown shell displays connected rays that radiate out over a 120-degree arc to form a shell nearly eight inches across. Individual sea green rays alternate with deep ultramarine rays to give the shell's exterior a fan-like appearance, and several small spikes protrude upward along the shell's edge. Inside, the rays are indiscernible. Instead, the entire surface sparkles with golden flecks on a smooth, highly polished, emerald green surface.


Rarity:
Average value: 500
Jars? yes

a fluted limpet shell

Description:   A small, oval, caplike shell, a fluted limpet shell displays concentric exterior rings of white, tan, and aquamarine stepping up to a deep aquamarine central spot. The shell's edges are slightly fluted, and the inside presents a polished, snow white surface.


Rarity: rare
Average value: 7500
Jars? no

a giant paper nautilus shell

Description:   eginning with a large circular opening, a giant paper nautilus shell spirals into a tight ball, its whorl keeping to a smooth plane and not extending outward on either side. Each segment of the large shell is thin and colored a light grey on one edge, giving way to a slightly darker grey on the other. The impression is one of a paper horn, unwinding slowly from a compressed state.


Rarity:
Average value: 1000
Jars? yes

a golden cowrie shell

Description:   Small and smooth, a golden cowrie shell bulges in the middle before tapering at both ends. The shell's humpbacked side is a dark golden color dotted with small white spots. The curved slot running lengthwise on the white underside resembles either a frown or a smile, depending upon which way the shell is turned. Small, rough protrusions line the slot, giving it an even more mouth-like appearance.


Rarity:
Average value: 4000
Jars? no

a golden triton shell

Description:   From a circular opening five inches across, a golden triton shell makes a 90-degree turn before spiraling to a nasty point. The a golden triton shell's entire exterior is speckled with spots of dark orange, deep gold, and white in a recognizable pattern. The shell's smooth interior displays alternating bands of light orange and white, with particularly prominent stripes of black and white on the lip.


Rarity:
Average value: 20
Jars? yes

a polished hornsnail shell

Description:   Similar in size and construction to the shell of a typical land snail, a polished hornsnail shell is the home to a small sea-going mollusk. The shell's spiral begins with a wide, circular mouth then whirls quickly to a tight central point. All exterior parts are a flat steel grey, while the interior is a polished light pink. Two stubby projections curve outward from the upper edge of the shell's opening, looking very much like short horns.


Rarity:
Average value: 400
Jars? yes

a piece of iridescent mother-of-pearl

Description:   A jagged piece of what once was a full shell, a piece of iridescent mother-of-pearl sports several sharp edges and points. One side of the shell piece is rough, with patches of sudued grey and off-white coloration. The other side sparkles and reflects the available light in fluid, oily colors. Iridescent hues of emerald green, sapphire blue, and royal purple flash and fade when the piece is turned in different directions.


Rarity:
Average value: 850
Jars? no

a king helmet shell

Description:   Shaped similarly to the banded half-globe helmets worn by the dwarven troops, a king helmet shell presents a roughened, sky blue exterior. Four thick, nasty spikes, ultramarine blue at the tips, protrude from the rounded helmet area. A spiral extends off one side of the helmet shape, the spiral making several complete turns before tightening to a point. On the inside, the shell's surface is a deep ultramarine polished to a bright sheen.


Rarity:
Average value: 2500
Jars? no

an iridescent tempest shell

Description:   Lacking any coherent symmetry, an iridescent tempest shell twists and turns this direction and that, as if its creator was unable to decide just how the shell should look. Its coloration is as chaotic as its shape, with deep purple sections changing into fiery crimson and then into golden yellow. The edge of the shell's opening is a coal black hoop, while the interior is a polished ice white.


Rarity:
Average value: 10
Jars? yes

a large chipped clam shell

Description:   Its base round and an inch in diameter, a large chipped clam shell has expanded in concentric, 240-degree arcs until it has reached a size of nearly three inches across. The individual grey arcs fluctuate in shade, and small, dark speckles add variation to the interesting, though muted, color of the shell. A large piece has been chipped off the edge of the shell, leaving a jagged indentation.


Rarity:
Average value: 1400
Jars? yes

a large moonsnail shell

Description:   Small and delicate, a large moonsnail shell displays a relatively large opening. From that starting point the shell spirals quickly to a blunt point. The shell's interior is a medium pastel blue, with just a hint of reflection to its surface. The outside evokes the sky on a pleasant day. White wisps intermingle with sky blue on the shell's reflective surface.


Rarity:
Average value: 800
Jars? yes

a lavender nassa shell

Description:   A wide opening, a stubby spiral, and faint lavender swirls are the identifying characteristics of a lavender nassa shell. The outside of this diminutive shell displays white, crosshatched lines over a dark grey surface. Very muted, but still noticeable, are the cloudy lavender swirls spiral from opening to tip. The lavender markings appear more pronounced near the shell's opening.


Rarity:
Average value: 200
Jars? yes

a leopard cowrie shell

Description:   Small and smooth, a leopard cowrie shell bulges in the middle before tapering at both ends. The shell's humpbacked side is a light yellow liberally dotted with dark brown spots. The curved slot running lengthwise on the yellow underside resembles either a frown or a smile, depending upon which way the shell is turned. Small, rough protrusions line the slot, giving it an even more mouth-like appearance.


Rarity:
Average value: 50
Jars? yes

a lynx cowrie shell

Description:   Small and smooth, a lynx cowrie shell bulges in the middle before tapering at both ends. The shell's humpbacked side is a light tan liberally dotted with dark brown spots. The curved slot running lengthwise on the white underside resembles either a frown or a smile, depending upon which way the shell is turned. Small, rough protrusions line the slot, giving it an even more mouth-like appearance.


Rarity:
Average value: 50
Jars? yes

a marlin spike shell

Description:   A tight tower of a shell, a marlin spike shell spirals six inches to a sharp point. The spirals do not bulge, but rather create a smooth, uninterrupted surface. White lines run both vertically and horizontally, crosshatching the black band that spirals up the light tan exterior.


Rarity:
Average value: 5
Jars? yes

a multi-colored snail shell

Description:   A pasty white, cone-shaped shell spirals to a point in a multi-colored snail shell. Four bands of color--a thin dark blue band, a thick light blue band, a thick yellow band, and a thin red band--follow the spiral around from the shell's opening to the pointed tip. The bands become thinner and converge together as the shell's spiral tightens.


Rarity:
Average value: 85
Jars? yes

an opaque spiral shell

Description:   Similar in shape to a straightened-out velnalin horn, an opaque spiral shell extends several inches as it twists tightly to a point. At its larger end, faint bands of greyish and bluish white follow the spiral, gradually giving way to pure white at the pointed end.


Rarity:
Average value: 1400
Jars? yes

a pearl nautilus shell

Description:   Beginning with a large circular opening, a pearl nautilus shell spirals into a tight ball, its whorl keeping to a smooth plane and not extending outward on either side. A creamy white coloration adorns the entire shell, its translucent quality lending a softly glowing appearance to the shell.


Rarity:
Average value: 210
Jars? yes

a pink-banded coquina shell

Description:   Evoking the image of an eroded volcano with colored lava flows down its sides, a pink-banded coquina shell is a flattened cone. Bands of dusky pink begin at the shell's point and widen out as they descend the roughened surface to the shell's edge. Interestingly, the light tan stripes separating the bands do not change in width at all between the point and edge. Purple areas and white areas swirl together on the shell's inside surface.


Rarity:
Average value: 10
Jars? yes

a pink clam shell

Description:   Its base round and an inch in diameter, a pink clam shell has expanded in concentric, 240-degree arcs until it has reached a size of nearly three inches across. The individual pink arcs fluctuate in shade, from brilliant, deep magenta to near white, and small, dark red speckles add variation to the color of the shell.


Rarity:
Average value: 700
Jars? yes

a polished batwing chiton shell

Description:   Eight overlapping, elongated plates form the raised oval of a polished batwing chiton shell. Underneath, the plates combine in a smooth, iridescent whiteness, with the plate's edges gently rounded. On top the plates are a coal black, and small portions of the shell extend upward and out, their sharp, fluted rear edges resembling a bat's wing.


Rarity:
Average value: 500
Jars? yes

a polished black tegula shell

Description:   Black on both sides and almost perfectly round, a polished black tegula shell displays a dull exterior and a brightly polished interior. The shell is a circle with a small, rectangular flange extending off one side that possibly served to hinge the shell to another of its type. The shell's edge is slightly fluted.


Rarity:
Average value: 650
Jars? no

a polished green abalone shell

Description:   Shaped much like a large oval bowl, a polished green abalone shell might be useful for holding small amounts of liquid if it were not for the six holes that follow an arc along one side of the shell. The shell's exterior is a rough, mottled brown and grey, and holds little beauty. The interior, conversely, is a swirling, iridescent, metallic green that sparkles in the light. The surface is perfectly smooth, as if whatever once occupied the shell took great care in maintaining a polished home.


Rarity:
Average value: 650
Jars? no

a polished red abalone shell

Description:   Shaped much like a large oval bowl, a polished red abalone shell might be useful for holding small amounts of liquid if it were not for the six holes that follow an arc along one side of the shell. The shell's exterior is a rough, mottled brown and grey, and holds little beauty. The interior, conversely, is a swirling, iridescent, metallic red that sparkles in the light. The surface is perfectly smooth, as if whatever once occupied the shell took great care in maintaining a polished home.


Rarity:
Average value: 800
Jars? no

a polished silver abalone shell

Description:   Shaped much like a large oval bowl, a polished silver abalone shell might be useful for holding small amounts of liquid if it were not for the six holes that follow an arc along one side of the shell. The shell's exterior is a rough, mottled brown and grey, and holds little beauty. The interior, conversely, is a swirling, iridescent, metallic silver that sparkles in the light. The surface is perfectly smooth, as if whatever once occupied the shell took great care in maintaining a polished home.


Rarity:
Average value: 200
Jars? yes

a purple-cap cowrie shell

Description:   Small and smooth, a purple-cap cowrie shell bulges in the middle before tapering at both ends. The shell's humpbacked side is a dark blackish purple. The curved slot running lengthwise on the deep orange underside resembles either a frown or a smile, depending upon which way the shell is turned. Small, rough protrusions line the slot, giving it an even more mouth-like appearance. Unique to this cowrie shell, and the source of its name, is the large, oval, bright purple spot on the hump or "cap" side. The spot is entirely surrounded by a thin orange line.


Rarity:
Average value: 2500
Jars? no

a queen helmet shell

Description:   Shaped similarly to the banded half-globe helmets worn by the dwarven troops, a queen helmet shell presents a roughened, dusty green exterior. Several short, thick spikes, their color graduating from sea green at the base to deep forest green at the tips, protrude from the rounded helmet area. A spiral extends off one side of the helmet shape, the spiral making several complete turns before tightening to a point. On the inside, the shell's surface is an iridescent emerald green polished to a deep sheen.


Rarity:
Average value: 50
Jars? no

a red helmet shell

Description:   Shaped similarly to the banded half-globe helmets worn by the dwarven troops, a red helmet shell presents a roughened, dusky red exterior. A spiral extends off one side of the helmet shape, the spiral making several complete turns before tightening to a point. On the inside, the shell's surface is a dark shade of blood red, polished to a deep sheen.


Rarity:
Average value: 1600
Jars? yes

a ruby-lined nassa shell

Description:   A wide mouth, a stubby spiral, and a deep ruby interior are the identifying characteristics of a ruby-lined nassa shell. The outside of this diminutive shell displays white, crosshatched lines over a dark grey surface. In contrast to the muted outside, the shell's interior is a brilliant, polished crimson


Rarity:
Average value: 20
Jars? yes

a sea urchin shell

Description:   Hard and brittle, a sea urchin shell evokes the image of a petrified miniature pumpkin. The interior is empty, as if whatever was in there has somehow escaped through the small hole in the shell's top, causing the shell to be extremely light. Deep pink veins run symmetrically down the shell's side, and the light pink surface in between is heavily mottled with small bumps.


Rarity:
Average value: 32
Jars? yes

a silvery clam shell

Description:   Its base round and an inch in diameter, a silvery clam shell has expanded in concentric, 240-degree arcs until it has reached a size of nearly three inches across. The individual white arcs fluctuate in shade from a bright snow white to a soft grey, and small silvery speckles reflect the available light to add variation to the shell's pattern.


Rarity:
Average value: 600
Jars? yes

a snake-head cowrie shell

Description:   Small and smooth, a snake-head cowrie shell bulges in the middle before tapering at both ends. Black coloration lines the shell's humpbacked side, giving way to an umber and white spotted area directly on the top. A single large white spot on one end gives the shell its snake-like appearance. The curved slot running lengthwise on the white underside resembles either a toothy frown or a smile, depending upon which way the shell is turned.


Rarity:
Average value: 650
Jars? yes

a snow cowrie shell

Description:   Small and smooth, a snow cowrie shell bulges in the middle before tapering at both ends. The shell's humpbacked side is a snow white color dotted with small light grey spots. The curved slot running lengthwise on the light grey underside resembles either a frown or a smile, depending upon which way the shell is turned. Small, rough protrusions line the slot, giving it an even more mouth-like appearance.


Rarity:
Average value: 100
Jars? yes

a Solhaven Bay scallop shell

Description:   Thin, white spokes radiate out from a rectangular base in the scallop shell's fluted fan. Between the raised spokes, alternating bands of white and mottled sienna arc across the shell, as if whatever created it kept changing its favorite color from sienna to white and back again as it increased the shell's size.


Rarity:
Average value: 750
Jars? yes

a sparkling silvery conch shell

Description:   With its large shell, a sparkling silvery conch shell somewhat resembles a piece of tanned leather rolled up, but more loosely on one side than on the other. The larger end sports nasty-looking spikes, including a central spike. The wide lip gives a good view of the shell's inside, a bright pink swirled with white. Small silver flecks evident within the shell's shiny interior glint and flicker in the light.


Rarity:
Average value: 50
Jars? yes

a speckled conch shell

Description:   With its large shell, a speckled conch shell somewhat resembles a piece of tanned leather rolled up, but more loosely on one side than on the other. The larger end sports nasty-looking spikes, including a central spike. Darker brown spots speckle the outside of the shell, providing the reason for its name. The wide lip gives a good view of the shell's inside, a bright pink swirled with white.


Rarity:
Average value: 4000
Jars? yes

a spiny siren's-comb shell

Description:   A particularly strange shell, a spiny siren's-comb shell is an elongated central bulb with a long appendage projecting from the top. Attached to the upper portion of the bulb and the entire arm are parallel spines, one set extending to the left and the other set extending to the right. More of these spines, though not parallel, extend out the bottom of the central bulb. Light and dark pink coloration covers all portions of the shell, except for a few deep orange sections on the central bulb.


Rarity:
Average value: 30
Jars? yes

a spiral turret shell

Description:   Similar in shape to a straightened-out velnalin horn, a spiral turret shell extends several inches as it twists tightly to a point. At its larger end, bands of light purple, sienna, gold, and white follow the spiral, gradually giving way to pure white at the pointed end.


Rarity:
Average value: 180
Jars? no

a split-back pink conch shell

Description:   With its large shell, a split-back pink conch shell somewhat resembles a piece of tanned leather rolled up, but more loosely on one side than on the other. The larger end sports nasty-looking spikes, including a central spike. Pink coloration mixes with the tan, brighter on one side than the other and providing the reason for the shell's name. The wide lip gives a good view of the shell's inside, a bright carmine swirled with white.


Rarity:
Average value: 350
Jars? yes

a striated abalone shell

Description:   Shaped much like a tiny oval bowl, a striated abalone shell might be useful for holding small amounts of liquid if it were not for the six holes that follow an arc along one side of the shell. The shell's outside and inside are both dusky grey, with the interior being much smoother and more polished than the exterior. Three shallow lines cross the inside surface, as if someone had taken an sharp instrument and laid down perfectly parallel scratches.


Rarity:
Average value: 30
Jars? yes

a sundial shell

Description:   When viewed from the tip of its turret, a sundial shell is a masterpiece of natural artistic workmanship. The shell spirals to a tight central point, becoming steadily and proportionally smaller with each turn. Mostly of a soft brown coloration, the shell's shape is easily defined by the thin, dark, checked umber stripes that parallel a slightly wider white stripe along the inside of the spiral's curves.


Rarity:
Average value: 150
Jars? yes

a three-lined nassa shell

Description:   A wide opening, a stubby spiral, and three faintly colored lines are the identifying characteristics of a three-lined nassa shell. The outside of this diminutive shell displays white, crosshatched lines over a dark grey surface. Very muted, but still noticeable, are the three colored lines that parallel the spiral from opening to tip. The sky blue line is slightly wider than its flanking yellow and orange brethren.


Rarity:
Average value: 600
Jars? yes

a tiger cowrie shell

Description:   Small and smooth, a tiger cowrie shell bulges in the middle before tapering at both ends. The shell's humpbacked side is a snow white liberally dotted with light and dark umber spots, the spots often intersecting. The curved slot running lengthwise on the white underside resembles either a frown or a smile, depending upon which way the shell is turned. Small, rough protrusions line the slot, giving it an even more mouth-like appearance.


Rarity:
Average value: 1400
Jars? yes

a tiger-striped nautilus shell

Description:   Beginning with a large circular opening, a tiger-striped nautilus shell spirals into a tight ball, its whorl keeping to a smooth plane and not extending outward on either side. A creamy, light chocolate coloration adorns the entire shell, except where the tiger stripes occur. Each narrow segment of the spiral displays a dark orange stripe on one edge of the segment, with the stripe thicker at the segment's hump and narrowing down toward the interior of the spiral.


Rarity:
Average value: 2000
Jars? yes

a translucent golden spiral shell

Description:   Similar in shape to a straightened-out velnalin horn, a translucent golden spiral shell extends several inches as it twists tightly to a point. At its larger end, bands of dark yellow flecked with gold follow the spiral, gradually giving way to pure white at the pointed end. The shell is partially transparent, and when backlit the shell projects a golden glow.


Rarity:
Average value: 20
Jars? yes

a yellow-banded coquina shell

Description:   Evoking the image of an eroded volcano with colored lava flows down its sides, a yellow-banded coquina shell is a flattened cone. Bands of dark yellow begin at the shell's point and widen out as they descend the roughened surface to the shell's edge. Interestingly, the light tan stripes separating the bands do not change in width at all between the point and edge. Purple areas and white areas swirl together on the shell's inside surface.


Rarity:
Average value: 500
Jars? no

a yellow helmet shell

Description:   Shaped similarly to the banded half-globe helmets worn by the dwarven troops, a yellow helmet shell presents a roughened, tan exterior. A spiral extends off one side of the helmet shape, the spiral making several complete turns before tightening to a point. On the inside, the shell's surface is a deep mustard yellow, almost golden, polished to a bright sheen.


Rarity: common
Average value: 10
Jars? yes

a white clam shell

Description:   Its base round and an inch in diameter, a white clam shell has expanded in concentric, 240-degree arcs until it has reached a size of nearly three inches across. The individual white arcs fluctuate in shade, and small, light grey speckles add variation to the interesting, though muted, color of the shell.


Rarity:
Average value: 2750
Jars? yes

a white gryphon's wing shell

Description:   A thick shell with striped coloration, a white gryphon's wing shell resembles a long wing when laid flat, and the shell's segmentation gives it a feathered look. A snow white center gives way to light grey on the edges of each long segment. Inside, the shell is a polished ash white.
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