First Edition

Balmung Goblet Ward 3 Plot 3 - Basement

(Beneath Second Chances)

M A P

Sections are labeled with golden placards at the top of each shelf in easy-to-read Eorzean and Hingan.

A— Miscellaneous Othard
B— HingashiC— Azim Steppe
D— Doma
E— Nagxia

F— Ala Mhigo
G— Dalmasca
H— AllagI— Ilsabard/Garlemald

J— Super Rares & Scrolls
K— Amdapor, Mhach, Nym
L— Ishgard

M— Special Orders
N— Children's
SP— Journals, Brushes, Inks
❤— Tea and Snacks

🔒 For your safety, the majority of Section K is in Room #2. Please see our staff if you'd like access.

M E R C H A N D I S E

First Edition focuses on rare and banned/suppressed books, particularly those from areas currently and/or formerly under Garlean occupation—Ala Mhigo, Dalmasca, Ilsabard, Nagxia and Yanxia. Sought after subjects include:

— Art
— Architecture
— Folklore
— History
— Journals

— Magicks
— Philosophy
— Politics
— Religion
— Schematics

Adventurers wanted! We seek tomes from Amdapor, Mhach and Nym! Azys Lla! Gelmorra!Heresy welcomed! We seek banned books from Pre-Republic Ishgard as well!

We also deal in first edition, signed and rare prints of Eorzean titles. Book paraphernalia such as leatherbound journals, parchment, ink and quills also available.

Please ask about our book binding and restoration services!

P R I C I N G

Deplorable condition/mass markets/pulp fiction
— 25-100 gil (Allagan Tin to Bronze piece)Acceptable to good condition/commons
— 100-500 gil (Allagan Bronze to Silver piece)Good to very good condition/rares
— 500-2500 gil (Allagan Silver to Gold piece)Excellent to new condition/super rares/one of a kind
— 2500-10,000 gil (Allagan Gold to Platinum piece)Book binding and restoration
— Cost of materials plus 500 gil per hour.Procurement/special requests
— See Yang.

❗️ No OOC gil exchange is required. But if you'd like to tip us for a job well done, we appreciate it.

S N A C K S

Quench your thirst and stave off hunger as you browse our shelves.Tea blends provided by Twin Heavens Tea Company.

Kocha — Strong caffeinated black tea served to weary travelers visiting Hingashi. Familiar, yet different. 100 gil.

Mugicha — A Hingan favorite, this roasted barley tea packs a punch with no caffeine. Offered hot or cold. 100 gil.

Doman Jade — With historic roots in Doma, this aromatic green tea is both sweet and zesty. 100 gil.

Ginseng Green — Fresh, crisp green tea accented with ginger. Bittersweet and soothing, earthy. 100 gil.

Cake — Rolanberry cheesecake or chocolate torte. 200 gil.

Sharlayan (Bread) Slice — Nutritious? Yes. Tasty? Debatable. 150 gil.

S T A F F

Yang Wen-li is a self-taught historian and owner of First Edition. Growing up in an occupied territory, books were his only window into freedom. Now in Eorzea, he seeks to share his passion for the written word. He loves green tea and sleeping late into the afternoon.

Ama'drien Amaro is the co-founder of First Edition—as without his insistence that Yang's personal collection was taking over their free company hall, First Edition wouldn't exist. He takes pride in cashing people out and serving up the snacks and tea. He loves the rolanberry cake and Yang.

Tali'ra Illucien is a antiquarian, scribe and all around book lover. While an avid collector for himself, his true passion comes from sharing knowledge and so he rescribes literature in danger of being lost to time for the enjoyment and enrichment of others. His favorite dessert is honey glazed doghnuts.

Admiral is the resident caretaker and loss prevention expert. Pay no attention to his habit of resting on top of books and/or looking on from high places—it's how he earns his keep. First Edition can neither confirm nor deny his military rank.

J O U R N A L S

Far eastern journals bound in the papermaking tradition of Yanxia, wrapped in hard cloth decorated with motifs from Hingashi to the Steppe. Thin. Light. Sold in singles (100 gil) or packs of three (250 gil).Best for light journaling or sketching.

Eorzean journals filled with Shroud reed paper, then wrapped in dyed or undyed leather from various Eorzean beastkin. Thick. Heavy. Sold single (250 gil).Best for continuous journaling or sketching.

High-quality Hingan ink (50 gil), brushes (100-300 gil) and quills (50 gil) also available.

Please ask about our enchanted mythrite ink, made in store, with enhanced aetherical conductivity!

O O C

First Edition is a lore-compliant venue. We thank our patrons for respecting this aspect of our space. No ERP, please.Private RP sessions are available. Please whisper the owner, Yang Wen-li, or contact us through our Discord server if you'd like a private viewing of the shop during closed hours, or discuss anything else OOCly.

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