Rhuben

Catalogue

• Inventory

  Trade items, services and prices will go here.
  
  On a side note, not all products are as genuine as Rhuben says they are; though the majority of them are, this could make for a lot of in-game fun!
  
  When all items have been listed, this section of noting will disappear!

  
  

  • Rhuben is openly and vocally on a search for gemstones. Through word of mouth, if you have some to sell or to trade, please feel free to role play with him!
    
  • I referenced the majority of these things from several different websites. I am not actually claiming these products as my own; I am one for paraphrasing and have not taken any descriptions as they were directly written.

• Divination(s)

  Tasseography.

  Also known as 'tasseomancy' or 'tassology'.
  
  

  
  The art of divining through tea leaves.

  
  
  Performed in any atmosphere, though it is preferred that the noise level is not so high that it causes one to shout. A teacup of any variety can be used for this purpose, but, if the client so chooses, Rhuben will employ his own fortune-telling cup for a session, as some individuals may put more faith in one over the other. The method most used involves the client swirling their cup upon finishing their drink, leaving just enough liquid at the bottom for the leaves to properly disperse, however Rhuben's reading technique may change on a whim, depending on a particular question or situation. Much as we consider some happenings to be omens, the symbols in a teacup can have a lot to say.
  
  Symbols, for example, may be a follows:
  

  • Tear-shaped drop - sadness approaching.
    
  • Boat - One's ship is coming in; prosperity; a long journey; a missed opportunity.
    
  • Loop - if broken, disruption; trouble; hard times OR if unbroken, commitment; fortune.

  ––– 2 per cup; 1 if using a cup made for divining.
  

  Chiromancy.

  Also known as 'palmistry'.
  
  

  
  The art of divining through study of the palm or, for anthros, pads.

  
  Performed in a light atmosphere, either in silence or with a low level of atmospheric sounds or mild, relaxing music. Chiromancy takes into consideration the importance of the left and the right hand, a hand's shape, its 'lines' and 'mounts', special qualities, and sometimes the fingers, fingernails or claws, hand flexibility, and so forth. The purpose of palm reading is to evaluate the character of an individual or their future by interpreting the aforementioned characteristics. Depending on the person before him, Rhuben will convey information using differing traditions - whatever seems to feel most correct.

  ––– 2 per reading.
  

  Cartomancy.

  Also known as 'taromancy.'
  
  

  
  The art of divining through cards, tarot or playing.
  Influenced by Jean-Baptiste Alliette and Eliphas Lévi.

  
  Performed in a light atmosphere, either in silence or with a low level of atmospheric sounds or mild, relaxing music. A single deck is most often used, the Tarot de Marseille in the card style of Jean Dodal. Information is divined in various spreads, which are decided from the start by the type of question(s) asked. The result is part Rhuben's explanation and part client's personal interpretation.
  
  Cartomancy can be used, for example, for:
  

  • Dream interpretation.
    
  • Writing inspiration.
    
  • Understanding of one's relationship(s).
    
  • Decision-making.
    
  • Past-life awareness, and so on.

  ––– 5 per reading.
  

  Gastromancy.

  Also known as 'spheromancy.'
  
  

  
  The art of divining through a crystal, spherical or otherwise.

  
  Performed in a dim-lit, quiet space for a sporting onset of a trance state. Only flawless, spherical crystals of quartz are used by Rhuben, not only for their enhanced energies, but also for the purpose of washing away the impurities of his mind so that full concentration on the question(s) asked can be achieved. Sage is often places before the crystal's carved, wooden stand in hopes of drawing out supernatural or otherwise praeturnatural wisdoms. It is not a common occurrence, but scarcely can spirits find method to inhabit Rhuben's body to use him as a conduit.

  ––– 10 per hour.

• Herbal Remedies

  "Nausea Tincture" (2 oz.) ––– 5 (+3 per ounce)
  A simple tincture, amber in colour, which, when ingested, serves to slake the intensity of headaches, upset-stomach, morning sickness, nausea and loss of stamina. This product features catnip.
  This product's user base is commonly pregnant women and hangover sufferers.
  Ingestion: Consume 6-12 drops three times daily as needed.
  
  "Pain Tincture" (2 oz.) ––– 4 (+1 per ounce)
  A simple tincture, dark in colour, which, when ingested, serves to alleviate several manners of pain, ranging from those caused by arthritis and minor burns to those caused by migraines and toothaches. This product features valerian root and may cause drowsiness in some users.
  Ingestion: Consume 6-12 drops one to three times daily as needed.
  
  "Root Tincture" (2 oz.) ––– 2 (+5 per ounce)
  A simple tincture, almost yellow in colour, which, when ingested, serves as a treatment for ulcers, liver toxicity, high cholesterol, and can be used to stimulate circulation and suppress menstruation in women. This product features ginger root and may vastly help with many manners of inflammation.
  Ingestion: Consume 30-60 drops in liquid two to three times daily as needed.
  
  "Anxiety Tincture" (2 oz.) ––– 3 (+1 per ounce)
  A simple tincture, dark in colour, which, when ingested, serves to assist in lowering or reducing the occurrence of anxiety attacks. This product features St. John's wort.
  Ingestion: Consume 30-60 drops in liquid two to three times daily as needed.
  
  "Valerian Extract" (30 mL) ––– 15
  A red-brown liquid extract, which, when ingested, serves to treat stress and anxiety. It can be used to induce sleep and may sometimes act as a mild pain-reliever.
  Ingestion: Consume 5-15 drops in 4 oz. of pure water, waiting one minute before drinking.
  
  "Burbur Extract" (30 mL) ––– 25
  An amber liquid, which, when ingested, serves simply as a detoxifying agent, clearing the body.
  Ingestion: Consume 5-15 drops in 4 oz. of pure water, waiting one minute before drinking.
  
  "Cloves" ––– (*100 gel-capsules – 15 ) (**8 oz. oil - 15 ) (***¼ lb. whole - 10 )
  *A large, clear bottle of presumably gelatin capsules, each of which contains ground whole cloves.
  **A large, clear bottle of amber clove oil.
  ***A breathing, gauze pack of whole cloves.
  Cloves can be used to fight flatulence, allay nausea, combat parasites, and to both alleviate toothaches and to cover unpleasant tastes; they can also serve as a mild aphrodisiac.
  Ingestion: *1-2 capsules daily as needed, **a few drops in water daily as needed, ***do whatever you like with your whole clove buds - this one doesn't care!

• Colloidal Metal Solutions

  "The Soul Solution" (Gold Colloid; 8 oz.) ––– 40
  A suspension of gold colloid in a pure solution, purple in colour. It is believed to clear the mind, increase intelligence and willpower, and to balance emotions. Recommended for enhanced meditation.
  Ingestion: 1 TSP per 70 pounds of body weight. 3 TSP per day.
  
  "The Wholesome Solution" (Silver Colloid; 8 oz.) ––– 30
  A suspension of silver colloid in a pure solution, amber in colour. It is believed to have cooling effects, purifying one's thoughts during meditation. This item is light sensitive and presented in a dark bottle.
  Ingestion: 1 TSP per 70 pounds of body weight. 3 TSP per day.
  
  "The Shield Solution" (Copper Colloid; 16 oz.) ––– 20
  A suspension of copper colloid in a pure solution, it carries no colour. It is believed to improve heart function, circulation, and diabetes.
  Ingestion: .5 oz. per 100 pounds of body weight per day.

• Gemstone Elixirs

  (Supply is limited and stock is in a constant flux. Inquire if seeking.)

  
  "Amethyst" (¼ oz.) ––– 35
  An amber-bottled elixir which serves to produce a focus, calmed mind, helping one to overcome addictions and habits (for personal transformation), and acts as a headache pain-reliever and detoxifying agent (for medicinal purposes), aiding the liver and body as a whole; it can also be used to reduce swelling and as a remedy for insect bites.
  This product's user base is commonly hangover sufferers and those undergoing alcohol rehabilitation.
  Ingestion: Consume 3-4 drops in water per day as needed.
  External Application: Dab elixir on affected area.
  
  "Diamond" ––– (¼ oz. - 45 ) (1 oz. - 100 )
  A clear-bottled elixir which serves to remove blockages of energy or "astral debris" (for personal transformation) and is used to extinguish thought-forms of viral and other diseases and toxins (for medicinal purposes). Capable of working to remove causes of irritation and fatigue, this item may be administered to help bring the patient to calmed, focused state of thinking. This product amplifies the effects of combined remedies. When used with Lapis Lazuli, this elixir aims to balance blood pressure.
  Ingestion: Consume 3-4 drops in water per day as needed.
  
  "Lapis Lazuli" (¼ oz.) ––– 30
  A blue-bottled elixir which serves to aid those suffering from vocal chord irritations, including sore throats and coughs, as well as helps to reduce blood pressure and improve one's voice (for medicinal purposes). This product's user base is commonly entertainers.
  Ingestion: Consume 3-4 drops in water per day as needed.

• Salves

  "Depression" (1 oz.) ––– 4
  This salve is given no description outside of containing muskroot and claiming to ease feelings of sadness and lethargy upon application to the temples.
  
  "Foot" (2 oz.) ––– 12
  Primarily a salve containing pure peppemint oil, this product contains olive oil infused with plum extract, aloe vera, and calendula flowers to promote foot (or pad) health, revitalizing dry, cracked, sore, and/or tired feet.

• Herbal Sachets

  All herbs are sold in hessian pouches painted by hand.
  Each sachet weighs around 113 grams and costs 5 .

  
  "Healing"
  Allspice berries, dried apple chips, dry rowan leaves, lime rind, coixseed, henna root, groundsel flowers, chopped cinnamon sticks, and dehydrated brambles.
  
  "Protection"
  Spanish moss, violet petals, dry witch hazel, oak, and curry leaves, dehydrated corn kernels and juniper berries, and hyssop flowers.
  
  "Purification"
  Yucca root, grated turmeric, dried shallots and parsley, peppermint leaves, lemon rind, iris flowers, and cumin seeds.
  
  "Love"
  Crocus flowers, dried apricot, strawberry and fig slices, grated chestnuts, grains of paradise, lovage roots, rose petals, and cloves.
  
  "Prosperity"
  Oats, flax seeds, jasmine flowers, chopped cashews, dry comfrey leaves, sarsaparilla vines, primrose petals, and dried pineapple chunks and orange slices.
  
  "Psyche Tap"
  Chopped walnuts, dried vanilla fruits, grated cinnamon, yarrow and pipsissewa flowers, periwinkle petals, acacia bark, and wormwood roots.