Moneychanger's Shop The Known World & Raging Swan Press The current year for our homebrewed campaign setting is set during 672 CY (Common Year). Inspired By Gary Gygax

Moneychanger's Shop occupies a sturdy stone-and-timber building overlooking the central market square of Dulwich. Though smaller than the moneychanging houses found in larger cities, the establishment serves an important role within the growing settlement. Its thick oak doors, reinforced shutters, and iron-bound windows speak to the value of the coin stored within.

Inside, polished wooden counters divide customers from secured work areas where scales, ledgers, and lockboxes are neatly arranged. The faint scent of beeswax, parchment, and old coinage fills the air. Farmers, merchants, travelers, and adventurers frequently visit the exchange to convert foreign currencies, secure valuables, or verify the authenticity of precious metals and gemstones. The business is owned and operated by Bernhard “Badger” Ilmatoivia, a middle aged man, who retired from adventuring when he realised he could earn just as much money without the danger of imminent death, dismemberment or disfigurement by running a bank.

Bernhard has a distinctive streak of white hair in his otherwise black mane—hence his nickname. Bernhard is widely thought of as an honourable, if a little inflexible, man. He is single, lonely and would dearly love to marry. He dreams of having children and—perhaps—marrying them into the duchy’s nobility.

The Moneychanger's Shop offers a variety of financial services uncommon for a settlement the size of Dulwich. In addition to exchanging currencies, Bernhard maintains secure lockboxes for wealthy merchants and traveling adventurers. He appraises gemstones, precious metals, jewelry, and unusual treasures brought back from the wilderness. Several mercantile families that recently settled in Dulwich regularly conduct business through the exchange, and Bernhard has quietly helped facilitate investments that have contributed to the settlement's growing prosperity. Many locals suspect he knows more about the financial affairs of Dulwich than anyone else, though his discretion has never been questioned.

Despite his cheerful demeanor, Bernhard keeps a close eye on events beyond the city. Increased raids throughout the region and reports of missing caravans have caused noticeable concern among local traders. Recently, several unusual coins have appeared in circulation—ancient pieces bearing unfamiliar markings that do not match any known kingdom in the region. Bernhard has begun collecting these strange coins for study, believing they may be connected to the ancient ruins hidden within the Forest of Gray Spires. Though he publicly dismisses wild rumors about dragons and dark powers, he has quietly started documenting every unusual artifact that passes through his hands, convinced that a larger mystery may be unfolding around Dulwich.

ITEMS FOR SALE
Carved Ivory Tusk: 50gp
Silver Drinking Cup: 20gp
Crystal Decanter: 45gp
Jade Ring: 250gp
Dagger with Jeweled Scabbard: 600gp
Fur-Trimmed Cape: 75gp
Blank Vellum Books (each): 20gp
Gold & Silver Belt: 90gp
Set of Thieves’ Tools: 100gp
Iron Lockbox with Hidden Compartment: 50gp