Inari nodded and sped off.  At first Reimu thought that the mermaid was trying to lose her, but it became apparent that Reimu was getting more comfortable with moving about in this form.  She was able to keep up, just barely as they sped through the dark water down towards the town.  Reimu spent longer then she expected shopping, and once she got down to it, there was actually quite a bit that she could find that was useful from this town.   While there were magical jewelery, mostly necklaces or bracelets made from enchanted shells, most of the magical items were of a utility nature, not combatitive.  In addition the use of such magic seemed limited above water.   But Reimu did find a vendor who sold a pair of magical bracers, he told her that while worn, they would grant additional protection like armor.  However they were quite expensive.  Reimu didn't think she could afford to buy everything she wanted.  Then again, she did have a pile of another 113 gems back at her camp.<br/><br/><br/>Shopping list:<br/><br/>Weapons:<table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td> Cost </td><td> Weapon </td><td> Notes </td></tr><tr><td>10g </td><td> Simple Spear </td><td> This simple spear is not really a lot better than your sturdy knife that you're using now, but it might be useful to have a second weapon</td></tr><tr><td>25g </td><td>Trident (http://musashi2.deviantart.com/art/Pandora-s-Trident-116988731?q=boost%3Apopular%20trident&amp;qo=118) </td><td>This three pronged spear is rather basic, and shows little improvement over the basic spear, but the extra two tines increase damage and in the hands of a skilled user, can help with defense</td></tr><tr><td>75g </td><td>Masterwork Spear (http://aikurisu.deviantart.com/art/Evaryr-s-Spear-116408905?q=boost%3Apopular%20spear&amp;qo=8)</td><td>This finely crafted spear has a reinforced haft as well as a lightly enchanted blade.  A powerful weapon, even in the hands of a novice. </td></tr></tbody></table><br/><br/>Armor:<table class="bbc_table"><tbody><tr><td> Cost </td><td> Weapon </td><td> Notes </td></tr><tr><td>10g </td><td> Leather wraps </td><td> This set of leather bindings is not really any better than what you're wearing now.  What it loses in coverage it gains in mobility, exposing more skin, but allowing freedom of movement</td></tr><tr><td>25g </td><td>Scale Armor (http://utopia-armoury.deviantart.com/art/Siren-s-Song-Scale-Dress-201185231?q=boost%3Apopular%20mermaid%20armor&amp;qo=45) </td><td>This armor consists of a very light chain weave with iridescent scales between the chain.  Not perfect protection, but it looks like it would provide better than your current armor. </td></tr><tr><td>75g </td><td>Shell Plate (http://armel.deviantart.com/art/Siren-in-armor-21080629?q=boost%3Apopular%20mermaid%20armor&amp;qo=3)</td><td>Well crafted armor that offers excellent protection and looks like it could turn a strong blow if used correctly.  However as it is designed for underwater there are still large gaps in the protection.<br/>Most notable of these gaps is that the belt covers the hips and nothing else below.  For mermaids this makes sense, the natural armor of their scales would pick up here, but it's sub optimal for a land walker.</td></tr></tbody></table><br/><br/>Other:<br/>Bracers of Armor (adds a +1 defensive magic spell while worn) - 150 gems<br/>Necklace of calling - While underwater, speaking into one end of the shell on this necklace will amplify the waves, allowing the user to 'shout' so that they can be heard clearly underwater for up to a mile.  Used primarily in guard duty. - 100 gems<br/>Torque of the fish friend - While this delicate looking band of filigreed wire is worn about the neck, any non sentient aquatic life will remain harmless to the wearer.  They will see the wearer as a member of their own species and generally leave them alone. - 100 gems