Akakios brings forth a large leather gauntlet, reinforced with bands of metal along the back of it. A single bright red gem glows apon its wrist. The lanternglow lifts from examining his wears, and Akakios's voice rings out as the gleaming gem dims. "A man has many fears. I would be most willing to trade away a few of yours for this item. Bartered from a mighty soul in the depths of the underworld, this is a Hero's Strength; With such strength you would have no need to fear, so would you barter your fear away for it?"
The Faerie Merchant has a gauntlet of heroic might, and is seeking to trade it away for a wizard's fears. Agreeing to this bargain would remove any of the client's fears, worries, and doubts. Any Brave personality traits would go up by two, and cowardly traits down by two. If the mortal has the flaw Fear, it should be traded instead for another appropiate flaw (perhaps Reckless or Optimistic). New fears can be learned, or created with Mentem magic. He values this item at 8 pawns of vis.
Grip of Heroic Deeds: A heavy leather gauntlet, reinforced with metal bands sewn into it, this is a pristine and elegant-looking tool of war. It bears a single red gem set into the wrist. While wearing it, the mortal feels a surge of heroic impetus. Once per day, the wearer can benefit from the Virtue Reserves of Strength, and can treat their Strength as +3 for that purpose, and the action will seem effortless, costing no fatigue. When their task or action is complete (Whether that task be a duel, holding open a portcullis, or climbing a cliff face) they will lose a fatigue level - in addition to any levels they spent during their heroic task.
Akakios also has a dragon's ear, ripped free and still bloody, worth 1 pawn of animal vis. Three large gems cut in the shape of staring eyes are worth a pawn of intellego each. The cloven remains of a laquered shield are worth 4 pawns of herbam.