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== List of Shells ==
== List of Shells ==


{{gem
{{shell
|name = an amethyst clam shell
|name = an amethyst clam shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 175
|value = 175
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars =
|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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|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.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a black-spined conch shell
|name = a black-spined conch shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 75
|value = 75
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|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.}}
|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.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a blue-banded coquina shell
|name = a blue-banded coquina shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 550
|value = 550
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|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.}}
|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.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a bright noble pectin shell
|name = a bright noble pectin shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 75
|value = 75
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars =
|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 candystick tellin shell
|name = a candystick tellin shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 60
|value = 60
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|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}}
|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}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a crown conch shell
|name = a crown conch shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 150
|value = 150
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars =
|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<br>River's Rest
|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 dovesnail shell
|name = a dovesnail shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 700
|value = 700
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|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.}}
|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.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = an egg cowrie shell
|name = an egg cowrie shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 20
|value = 20
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars =
|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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|jars = no
|jars = no
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|description = }}
|description = {{addmetext}} }}


{{shell
{{shell
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|jars = no
|jars = no
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|description = }}
|description = {{addmetext}} }}




{{gem
{{shell
|name = a fluted limpet shell
|name = a fluted limpet shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 500
|value = 500
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|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.}}


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|jars = no
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|description = }}
|description = {{addmetext}} }}




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|jars = no
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|description = }}
|description = {{addmetext}} }}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = an iridescent piece of mother-of-pearl
|name = an iridescent piece of mother-of-pearl
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 400
|value = 400
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = yes
|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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|jars = no
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|description = }}
|description = {{addmetext}} }}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a lavender nassa shell
|name = a lavender nassa shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 800
|value = 800
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|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 lynx cowrie shell
|name = a lynx cowrie shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 50
|value = 50
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = no
|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.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = an opaque spiral shell
|name = an opaque spiral shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 85
|value = 85
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|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 pink-banded coquina shell
|name = a pink-banded coquina shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 210
|value = 210
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|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.}}


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|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = no
|jars = no
|description = }}
|description = {{addmetext}} }}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a purple-cap cowrie shell
|name = a purple-cap cowrie shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 200
|value = 200
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|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.}}


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|jars = no
|jars = no
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|description = }}
|description = {{addmetext}} }}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a red helmet shell
|name = a red helmet shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
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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.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a ruby-lined nassa shell
|name = a ruby-lined nassa shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 1600
|value = 1600
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|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}}
|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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|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.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a sparkling silvery conch shell
|name = a sparkling silvery conch shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 750
|value = 750
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|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.}}
|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.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a speckled conch shell
|name = a speckled conch shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 50
|value = 50
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|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.}}
|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.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a split-back pink conch shell
|name = a split-back pink conch shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 180
|value = 180
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|jars = ?
|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.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a tiger cowrie shell
|name = a tiger cowrie shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 600
|value = 600
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|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.}}
|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.}}


{{gem
{{shell
|name = a tiger-strpied nautilus shell
|name = a tiger-strpied nautilus shell
|rarity =
|rarity =
|value = 1400
|value = 1400
|location = Solhaven<br>River's Rest
|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.}}
|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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Shells are a type of gemstone found only in Solhaven and River's Rest.

List of Shells

Rarity:
Average value: 175
Jars?

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: 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?

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
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: 150
Jars?

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: 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.


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Average value: 20
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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.


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an emperor's crown shell

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an empress's crown shell

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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.


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a giant paper nautilus shell

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a golden triton shell

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Rarity:
Average value: 400
Jars? yes

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
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.


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an iridescent tempest shell

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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: 50
Jars? no

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
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: 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: 700
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.


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a polished silver abalone shell

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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.


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a queen helmet shell

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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: 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: 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: 180
Jars? ?

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
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-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
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.
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