#theleafandember

🛠️ The Gear: Hand-Carved Pipes

Bernie doesn't just sell pipeleaf; he sells the craft. His collection includes:

Bog-Oak Pipes: Hard, black wood dredged from peat bogs. Bernie claims the patterns in the wood allow you to see the faces of ancient bog-denizens in the smoke.

Gourd Pipes: The classic "mossling style" with a plump bowl and curved stem, perfect for a long afternoon of doing absolutely nothing.

Enchanted Pipes: Occasionally, Bernie stocks pipes of mossling manufacture that blow purple smoke or play jingling melodies while you puff.

🍃 The Menu: Imported Blends & Local Legends

Bernie specializes in imports from Isfet and the Wild Coast, but he knows the value of Edro's native flora.

For the Aristocrat (Sophisticated & Refined):

Dusty Abbot: A purple-brown dust that smells of rosewood and cherry. It elicits a state of jovial eloquence—perfect for those high-stakes galas at Castle Riverbend.

Special Shag: Bearing the Margrave's seal of approval, this blend enhances good judgment during trying times.

For the Explorer (Practical & Potent):

Pedlar Puff: A thick, cloying smoke that smells like summer rain. It enhances the determination of travelers with miles yet to go.

Burglar’s Blend: A coarse, bonfire-scented mix. It’s an acquired taste, but it’s guaranteed to keep you awake during the midnight watch.

✨ The "Top Shelf" (Magical Effects)

Wyrm-Leaf: A deep purple leaf with strands that actually writhe. Smoke this, and you can exhale a 15-foot cone of fire for 1d6 damage.

Sticky Gilly: Smells like pondweed, but it allows the smoker to grow rudimentary gills and breathe underwater for a limited time.

Wanton Wisp: A golden leaf from the Nevernever. The smoke forms faces that sing songs and tell jokes in Sylvan.

☕ Rare Comestibles & "Specialty Items"

Bernie’s shelves are packed with more than just leaf. He stocks exotic teas like Tomfoy’s, favored by intellectuals for its ability to grant clear-minded focus.

However, if you have an appointment for a "back room consultation," you might be looking for the products distributed by The Coin:

Memory Dust: A fine pearlescent powder that allows a magician to memorize one additional spell. Beware: it’s highly addictive.

Azoth: A drug that induces a pleasurable out-of-body experience, though it leaves the user’s empathy dulled for days.

Lethe: A silvery ooze that forces the user into a state of intense introspection, resulting in a temporary +2 bonus to Wisdom.

🎲 How to Use This at Your Table: Quiet Contemplation

Edro isn't just about combat; it's about the vibes. When your party is stuck on a puzzle, encourage them to stop and light up.