Stonehide and String
Stonehide and String rests on the north side of Crafters Road, a short walk west from Twinforge Smithy. The stretch of road here is shaped almost entirely by the crafts practiced behind its doors. Starting at the forge and moving west, the bright shutters of Arts Art and Gems catch the eye first. Just beyond that colorful storefront the lane settles into something quieter and more practical where the leatherworker’s shop stands.
The timber frame of Stonehide and String is thick and darkened from years of steady work. A simple wooden sign hangs above the door with the name burned into smooth oak. Beneath the lettering a small carving shows a drawn bow and a pair of crossed leatherworking awls. A narrow porch runs along the front where strips of treated leather sometimes hang to dry in the breeze.
The windows are narrow but bright enough to spill warm morning light across the road. By evening the glow shifts to a deeper amber while work continues inside. Travelers heading toward the docks often slow as they pass. The shop feels grounded and steady, shaped by people who care more about the craft than appearances.
Across the lane the southern side carries more movement. Aemons Curiosities and Pawn sits on the corner, followed by the warm scent of bread drifting from Brees Breads and Brews. Beyond that the lane opens briefly into the green space of Eastguard City Park where the road bends toward the harbor.
Inside, cured leather hangs from polished racks along one wall. The scent of oils, wood shavings, and tanned hide fills the room. A long workbench runs the center where Garric shapes armor pieces or repairs travel gear. Bows line the rear wall, each balanced and smooth from Lira’s careful work. Nothing inside is decorative unless it serves the craft.
Children sometimes stop along the porch rail to watch Lira fletch arrows through the open window. Garric greets regular customers with a quiet nod that somehow says more than most conversations. The shop moves to a slow and steady rhythm that mirrors the couple who run it.
Selling
The following items are available for purchase.
| Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Leather Armor | Basic leather armor made locally | 10 gp |
| Studded Leather Armor | Reinforced leather armor | 45 gp |
| Boots | Standard travel boots | 5 gp |
| Gloves | Durable work or riding gloves | 2 gp |
| Bracers | Leather bracers for archers or fighters | 4 gp |
| Quiver | Balanced arrow quiver | 1 gp |
| Arrows (20) | Hand-fletched hunting arrows | 1 gp |
| Hunting Bow | Well balanced shortbow | 25 gp |
| Custom Bow | Commissioned bow from fine hardwood | varies |
Buying
List of things this merchant will purchase.
| Item | Cost | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Exotic hides or leather | varies | — |
| Rare hardwoods suitable for bows | varies | — |
| Feathers for arrow fletching | varies | — |
| Used leather armor | 25% of retail | — |
| Used bows or archery gear | 25% of retail | — |
Services
Services offered.
| Item | Cost | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Leather armor repair | varies | — |
| Boot or glove repair | varies | — |
| Bow tuning | 1 gp | — |
| Arrow fletching | 1 gp per bundle | — |
| Custom leather fitting | varies | — |
| Armor resizing | varies | — |
Rumours
- “Lira arrows fly straighter than most hunters can explain.”
- “Someone at the bakery swears Lira did not have pointy ears last year.”
- “Garric once turned away a customer without a word. Folks say he saw something the rest of us missed.”
- “A traveling hunter swears his armor held together through a winter storm because of Garric stitching.”