Alchemist Shop The World of Greyhawk & The World of Greyhawk Wiki The current year for our World of Greyhawk campaign is set during 579CY. Inspired By Gary Gygax

Nestled among the winding streets of the Commons, Dendra's Alchemical Emporium is immediately recognizable by the sweet, earthy fragrance that drifts from its open doorway. The interior is crowded with shelves, tables, and hanging racks overflowing with carefully bundled herbs suspended from the ceiling to dry. Glass jars filled with colorful powders, crystalline minerals, preserved fungi, and strange alchemical ingredients line every available surface.

The warm glow of violet faerie-fire lanterns reflects through hundreds of bottles and vials, casting shifting hues throughout the shop. Dendra has earned a reputation as one of the most reliable alchemists in Orthae Qu'lith.

Her shop specializes in practical remedies and useful concoctions that appeal to commoners, merchants, travelers, and adventurers alike. Healing salves, antitoxins, restorative tonics, herbal teas, and mild alchemical potions are among her most popular wares. While her prices are considered fair by local standards, customers quickly learn that Dendra values honesty and courtesy far more than wealth or status.

Unlike many alchemists found elsewhere in the Underdark, Dendra refuses to openly sell poisons or substances intended solely for murder and intrigue. This stance has earned her both admiration and criticism within drow society. Nevertheless, she does offer a selection of what she refers to as "vermin deterrents" and pest-control compounds for customers dealing with spiders, cave vermin, or other unwanted creatures. Those familiar with Underdark customs often suspect that some of these mixtures could serve other purposes in the right hands, though Dendra rarely comments on such matters.

In addition to her regular inventory, Dendra occasionally acquires far rarer alchemical creations through special commissions and personal contacts. Adventurers seeking uncommon potions, unusual magical elixirs, or specialized remedies may place requests, though obtaining such items often requires patience and substantial payment. Dendra is also known to purchase rare herbs, exotic fungi, monster organs, venom sacs, and other unusual ingredients brought to her by explorers returning from the depths of the Underdark. As a result, her shop has become a frequent gathering place for adventurers, traders, and alchemists seeking both knowledge and opportunity.

Always in Stock
• Incense Sticks (2 gp per bundle)
• Glass Vials (3 gp each)
• Pouch of Fine Salt (8 sp)

1d6 each in stock per ten-day
• Antitoxin (100 gp)
• Potion of Animal Control
• Potion of Healing (100 gp)

2-in-6 chance of 1d4 each in stock per ten-day
• Potion of Greater Healing (500 gp)
• Potion of Water Breathing (300 gp)
• Potion of Climbing (250 gp)
• Potion of ESP