Wildeerstudio The Gatekeeper -

The boy’s face fell, the hope draining out of him like the rain running down the gutter. "I... I bought it. In the Undercity. The dealer said it was fresh. He said you wouldn't check the timestamps."

Each Gatekeeper carries a "Collection"—relics and antiquities that have been traded by travelers seeking passage. 3. Worldbuilding Through Character wildeerstudio the gatekeeper