Nestled in a quiet corner of Reithe’s bustling market district lies Lovejoy’s Art & Restoration, a discreet yet vital establishment where beauty, ambition, and desperation converge. Nobles seeking prestige may find a rare treasure for their halls, while war-weary aristocrats quietly liquidate heirlooms to fund armies or settle debts. Behind a modest velvet curtain, a second entrance allows those of humbler means—or murkier motives—to present their wares. If Lovejoy deems the piece worthy, he rarely asks how it was acquired.
Born to a modest family in Arinn, Lovejoy rose from obscurity through an uncanny ability to spot brilliance in brushstroke and pigment. His reputation as an art dealer who skirts the law is well-earned: he acquires masterpieces through shadowy contacts, guided by a personal creed that values preservation above legality. To Lovejoy, art must be seen, felt, and remembered—no matter the cost.
His eye for detail is legendary. Counterfeits rarely survive his scrutiny, and both nobles and thieves respect his ability to procure the rarest works. Whispers abound regarding his true origins—some say he was once a royal bastard, others claim he studied in the forbidden galleries of the southern isles—but none know for certain. He trades only under the name Lovejoy, and that name opens doors.
Lovejoy’s shop is more than a business. It is a crossroads: of culture and crime, of legacy and ambition. For adventurers, it offers a chance at wealth and intrigue. For nobles, a lifeline. And for Arinn, a quiet testament to the power of beauty in uncertain times.
Art endures. Even when kingdoms fall.” — Lovejoy