Fishy Practices

Okay, scrap what I just said. I will definitely not order from him again. All these gemstones have brittle surfaces! How could this have happened? What did he do with them?

<You explain to Fanzy how the jewels ended up in several undead stomachs and have been ruined by their bodily fluids.>

Ugh, you didn't have to explain it in such detail. Gross. Well, this is just perfect. Now I have extra work on my hands, and that's the last thing I can afford right now. But luckily you are here to help out. Oh, don't give me that look, I'll pay you instead of Traxis, it's in his best interest to not show his grimy mug here anytime soon.

To fix the gems we need something with a bit more oomph, your regular gemstone oil won't cut it here. Not far south of here is a small cove near the beach, you will find... let's say a business partner of mine there. Bring him the oily glands of the Steeljaw Snappers from the coast, a greater mystic essence and a crystal vial. Tell him I sent you.

What is it you desire, landwalker?

I dare not call that tiny being a partner, but we share much valuable knowledge between us, so I tolerate her presence and requests. Tell me, what does she require today?