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|location = Solhaven |
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|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.}} |
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|value = 125 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
|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.}} |
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|value = 75 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
|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.}} |
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|value = 550 |
|value = 550 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
|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.}} |
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|value = 75 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
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|value = 60 |
|value = 60 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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}} |
|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}} |
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|value = 150 |
|value = 150 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
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|value = 800 |
|value = 800 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
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|value = 700 |
|value = 700 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
|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.}} |
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|value = 20 |
|value = 20 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
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|value = 500 |
|value = 500 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
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|value = 400 |
|value = 400 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|description = A jagged piece of what once was a full shell, an iridescent piece of 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.}} |
|description = A jagged piece of what once was a full shell, an iridescent piece of 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.}} |
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|value = 850 |
|value = 850 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
|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.}} |
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|value = 800 |
|value = 800 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
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|value = 50 |
|value = 50 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
|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.}} |
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|value = 85 |
|value = 85 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
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|value = 210 |
|value = 210 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
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|value = 700 |
|value = 700 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
|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.}} |
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|value = 650 |
|value = 650 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
|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.}} |
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|value = 200 |
|value = 200 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
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|value = 50 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
|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.}} |
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|value = 1600 |
|value = 1600 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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}} |
|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}} |
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|value = 600 |
|value = 600 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
|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.}} |
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|value = 100 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
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|value = 750 |
|value = 750 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
|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.}} |
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|value = 50 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
|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.}} |
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|value = 180 |
|value = 180 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
|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.}} |
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|value = 600 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
|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.}} |
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|value = 1400 |
|value = 1400 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
|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.}} |
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|value = 250 |
|value = 250 |
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|location = Solhaven |
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest |
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|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.}} |
|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.}} |
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Revision as of 20:45, 21 February 2016
Shells are a type of gemstone found only in Solhaven and River's Rest.
List of Shells
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| Average value: | 175 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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. |
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| Average value: | 125 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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: | 60 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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: | 150 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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: | 700 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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: | 500 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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: | |
| Average value: | 400 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
an iridescent piece of mother-of-pearl
| Description: A jagged piece of what once was a full shell, an iridescent piece of 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 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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: | 800 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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: | 50 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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: | 85 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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: | 210 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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: | 700 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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: | 200 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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: | 50 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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: | 600 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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: | 100 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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: | 180 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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: | 600 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
a tiger-strpied 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: | 250 |
| Location: | Solhaven River's Rest |
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. |