Merchants call out their wares and try desperately to get the attention of the wealthier passerby. People from all over the world hustle to and fro, some keenly eyeing the many tapestries, spices, tools and foods, others openly staring in wonder. Still others hurry along, heads down and avoiding eye contact. Colors, smells and sounds assault the senses. The cries of the gulls can hardly be deciphered from the chatter of the crowds, the ringing of the blacksmith's hammer, the bells of the nearby shipyard, and the hollers of the merchants.
Marketplace, Port
merchant
blacksmith
I work in the forge all day with my tools. I have a few apprentices who I show the ropes to. I also have to mingle with people in the public in order to have them purchase the items that I make.
Hmm what do you sell, merchant? I sell almost everything! I have been a merchant for 45 years. What is your profession sir? 45 years you say? That is very impressive! Thank you! I can see from your hands that you are a tradesman, you wouldn't happen to be a blacksmith would you? You're correct, sir. I have been a blacksmith for quite some time. Ha I knew it! I am good at my job I tell you. Here feel this hammer, notice the heft. It's  got some nice weight to it, and the handle is very well crafted. How much for it? Ah! an eye for quality! A simple 10 gilders, what I really want to show you is this Dream Ore, a master blacksmith could truly craft magnificence with this. You really know how to craft a hammer to last a lifetime, sir. Show me your finest hammer if you would do me the honor. Well you see that hammer is the finest I have but this dream ore will allow you to craft anything you are capable of dreaming of. Dream ore? This sounds like some incredible stuff, what is it made from? Well it comes from the earth, it's magical ore, some say it forms from the ancient remains of dragons.