The Verentian Marketplace

The apothecary, or herbalist, is primarily a supplier of medicinal drugs. In some cases, the apothecary will also prescribe a particular remedy, depending on the availability of a physician in a community. The apothecary often also has a supply of chemicals with dubious medicinal purposes.

Purchases raw materials from the blacksmith and leatherworker. Depending on city laws, the armourer may be forbidden to sell anything better than leather armour to the person on the street. In the heart of the Empire this is certainly true, but not so on the frontier or in less civilized lands. On the other hand, the further away from civilization you get, the more difficult it may be to find the better armours.

The master armourer is always assisted by three or more apprentices, who do most of the work. Very few pieces are readily available for sale, and these will be of widely varying quality and type. The armourer usually works on a contractual basis, taking orders that keep him occupied for weeks or even months at a time. However, walk-in armour repair jobs are often welcome.

Often found only outside the city walls, the beast trader has a fenced yard or covered pits for keeping his wares.

In large cities, a wide variety of professionals will specialize in particular types of clothing. The variety of clothing amongst and within cultures is so huge that an exhaustive price list would be silly. Instead, clothing is classified broadly for purpose and quality.

Almost any kind of service is available in a large city, depending on who you ask.

Like the armourer, the swordsmith tends to work only on a contractual basis. His weapons are made to order and demand high prices.