Afia

The Gilded Reliquary stands as Levithal’s most prestigious magical item emporium, known for its exclusivity, elegance, and uncompromising standards. Situated in the heart of the wealthiest district, the shop caters to the city’s elite adventurers, nobles, and arcane collectors. It is not a place for bartering or idle browsing—appointments are recommended, and coin alone is often not enough to secure the most prized items. Each artifact within the shop is verified, catalogued, and often comes with a written history of its origin and prior ownership. The shop's collection changes regularly, with new shipments arriving through highly secure magical channels or private auctions. Aloria Valenstride, the shopkeeper and a respected enchanter in her own right, is known for her meticulous standards and unwavering courtesy. She treats her inventory as sacred relics, and her clientele with an air of professional reserve—firm, polite, and discerning.

The Gilded Reliquary’s exterior radiates refinement. Its polished ebony façade gleams under sunlight, patterned with gilded arcane symbols that hum softly when approached. A translucent ward shimmers faintly across the entrance—a silent deterrent to the uninvited. Once inside, patrons are met with gleaming marble floors veined with silver, their reflections trailing beneath softly floating crystal chandeliers that emit a calming glow. Elegant glass cases curve along the walls and central walkway, each reinforced with arcane protections and displayed with perfect symmetry. Magical relics rest on deep velvet cushions in rich hues, each accompanied by a brass plaque etched with calligraphic descriptions and magical signatures. A carved counter stands at the back, where Aloria greets guests with sharp eyes and a courteous smile, framed by tall bookcases filled with tomes on magical provenance.