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Overview

Scholastone is a skylands research settlement in the Hernand region, perched high above the surrounding landscape at the Scholastone Institute. Because of its elevation and the concentration of scholars working there, Scholastone supports a wider variety of shops than most comparably sized locations. Players visiting during or after Chapter 4: The Price of Knowledge will find four distinct shop types operating within the settlement: a Brewer, a Research Institute shop complex, a Church, and a Contribution Shop.

Together, the four shop types stock more than 70 unique items. Several of these are only available at Scholastone, making the location worth a deliberate visit rather than a passing stop. The Research Institute in particular fields seven separate merchants, giving it the highest merchant density of any single location in the game. The Contribution Shop run by Renn operates on Contribution Points rather than Silver, making it a separate economic layer on top of the standard vendor network.

For context on how shop currencies, trust, and restocking work across all of Pywel, see the Vendors article. For the Research Institute mechanics that interact with several items sold here, see Research Institutes. For Contribution Shop rules that apply to Renn's stock, see Contribution Shops.

Scholastone Brewer

The Scholastone Brewer is operated by Grania, a vendor stationed at the brewing facility within the Scholastone settlement. Her shop carries 23 items, combining standard supplies with a strong selection of cooking recipes. Grania is one of the more recipe-focused vendors in the Hernand region, making her a useful stop for players working on food buffs and cooking unlocks.

Her inventory includes several cooking manuals that are not readily available at city provisioners, alongside the standard Small Bag and a region-specific supply contract. The Food Supply Contract - Kharonso (1,040 Silver) is a notable item: supply contracts of this type provide a bulk delivery of ingredients or consumables useful for extended crafting sessions, and the Kharonso contract is tailored to food-focused players working through the Hernand area.

Grania's Inventory

The table below lists the confirmed notable items sold by Grania at the Scholastone Brewer. Prices are in Silver unless otherwise noted.

Item	Price (Silver)	Notes
Small Bag	50	Grants +1 inventory slot. Limited stock per restock cycle. Buy from every vendor you encounter to steadily expand carrying capacity.
Food Supply Contract - Kharonso	1,040	Bulk ingredient delivery contract tied to the Kharonso area. Useful for sustained cooking and food-buff crafting sessions.
Recipe: Fruit Punch	90	Cooking manual that teaches the Fruit Punch recipe. Fruit Punch provides a stamina or hydration buff depending on difficulty settings.
Recipe: Pan-Fried Vegetables	247	Cooking manual for Pan-Fried Vegetables. One of the pricier recipes from Grania's stock, reflecting the dish's broader utility as a food buff.

Grania's full inventory of 23 items includes additional cooking recipes and basic food supplies not listed in the table above. Visit her shop after completing the Scholastone main quest in Chapter 4 to access her expanded stock.

Scholastone Research Institute

The Scholastone Institute operates a shop complex staffed by seven merchants: Grunvar, Ronnard, Lumiel, Valtus, Stonefell, Grandige, and Heinrik. As a group, they carry 37 items, making this the largest vendor cluster at Scholastone and one of the most item-diverse shop locations in the game.

Each merchant within the Research Institute tends to specialize in a different subset of the overall inventory. The most notable item sold here is the Kinetic Circle (11,500 Silver), a rare tool associated with Scholastone's abyss energy research. At 11,500 Silver it is one of the higher-priced individual items sold at any standard vendor, and it is not available from provisioners or general goods merchants elsewhere. The Provisions Supply Contract - Pailune (897 Silver) is another item worth picking up here, offering a bulk supply of goods aligned to the Pailune region, which players begin engaging with in Chapter 7.

The Fishing Rod (15 Silver) is also stocked here, making this a fallback purchase point for players who missed it from a provisioner. The Research Institute merchants share inventory management, so restocking cadences may differ slightly across the seven vendors depending on which one holds each item.

Research Institute Merchants

All seven merchants operate within the Scholastone Institute building. Their combined inventory includes both consumables and research-adjacent tools.

Merchant	Role
Grunvar	Lead orc researcher and primary vendor. First point of contact for Research Institute services. Requests Honey Tea to begin the research relationship.
Ronnard	Research Institute merchant. Part of the seven-vendor collective.
Lumiel	Research Institute merchant. Also associated with the Sustained Supply Arrow, a unique unlimited-use arrow available at Pororin Village. Players interested in ranged combat should note this connection.
Valtus	Research Institute merchant.
Stonefell	Research Institute merchant.
Grandige	Research Institute merchant.
Heinrik	Research Institute merchant.

Research Institute Inventory Highlights

Item	Price (Silver)	Notes
Small Bag	50	Standard inventory expansion item. One of the most universally useful purchases at any vendor.
Kinetic Circle	11,500	A high-value item tied to abyss energy mechanics and Scholastone's research activities. Priced significantly above most standard vendor items. Not available at provisioners. Worth purchasing if your build or progression path calls for it.
Provisions Supply Contract - Pailune	897	Bulk supply delivery contract for the Pailune region. Practical for players planning extended time in the northern snow region during Chapter 7 and beyond.
Fishing Rod	15	Enables fishing at rivers and lakes. Cheap enough to stock as a backup even if you already own one.

The Research Institute merchants carry additional tools and consumables beyond those listed in the table. The full inventory of 37 items includes supplies tied to research projects and abyss energy systems. For more information on how research projects work and what they unlock, see Research Institutes.

Scholastone Church

The Scholastone Church is tended by Cedric, who operates the smallest shop at Scholastone. The church carries only 2 items: a Small Bag (50 Silver) and Holy Water (300 Silver).

This mirrors the standard inventory carried by church vendors across Pywel. Holy Water is the key ingredient for crafting Platinum, one of the rarest and most valuable crafting materials in the game. Church shops are the only source for Holy Water, which means making a stop at every church you encounter, including Cedric's shop at Scholastone, is a good habit to develop early. Stock purchased from Cedric and church vendors in other regions accumulates toward crafting batches when you are ready.

For a full list of all church vendor locations and their inventories across Pywel, see the Church Vendors article.

Scholastone Contribution Shop

The Scholastone Contribution Shop is managed by Renn and carries 8 items. Unlike the other three shop types at Scholastone, Renn's shop does not accept Silver. All purchases here require Contribution Points earned within the relevant region. Items purchased with Contribution Points can be sold back to any contribution vendor for a full refund of the points spent, so there is no risk in experimenting with the inventory.

The 8-item inventory carried by Renn includes exclusive items tied to Scholastone's faction and research theme. Contribution shop inventories are curated per region, meaning items available from Renn will not appear at contribution vendors in Demeniss, Pailune, or the Crimson Desert region. Players investing in the Hernand region's Contribution Points should prioritize identifying which of Renn's items fit their build before spending points at other contribution vendors.

For full details on how Contribution Points work, how to earn them, and which other contribution vendors operate across Pywel, see the Contribution Shops article.

Shopping Tips

Visit Scholastone after Chapter 4. The Scholastone shops, including Grania's expanded recipe inventory, unlock fully after completing the Chapter 4 main quest at the Scholastone Institute. Some vendors may offer limited stock before this point.
Budget for the Kinetic Circle. At 11,500 Silver, the Kinetic Circle from the Research Institute is expensive relative to early-game income. If it is relevant to your build, start saving Silver when you arrive in Hernand rather than waiting until you reach Scholastone.
Stock up on Holy Water from Cedric. Holy Water is used in Platinum crafting and Cedric is a reliable source. Buy the maximum available stock each time you visit Scholastone, since the item only appears at church vendors.
Pick up the Fishing Rod at the Research Institute. At 15 Silver, the Fishing Rod sold by the Research Institute merchants is the same item as the one sold by provisioners. If you arrive at Scholastone without one, grab it here rather than backtracking.
Track your Contribution Points before visiting Renn. Check your current Hernand Contribution Points before deciding what to buy from Renn. Contribution points spent here cannot be recovered through Silver, so matching purchases to your actual needs avoids opportunity costs. Items can be refunded for full points if you change your mind later.
Use supply contracts to batch-prepare for upcoming regions. Both the Food Supply Contract - Kharonso (Grania) and the Provisions Supply Contract - Pailune (Research Institute) provide bulk item deliveries. Purchasing the Pailune contract before heading north in Chapter 7 ensures you arrive in Pailune stocked for the harsh conditions rather than scrambling for supplies on arrival.

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