Found that ledger as well. It makes no sense that they druids would falsify their own storage records, considering these records are hidden from outsider view in the shed.
The issue is that the druid merchant's inventory is full of food and potions, which makes no sense if they are running short; they would not sell them in such a case. But I think it's lack of attention to the details when designing the area, rather than the shortage being fabricated.
Right, the trader stock didn't even occur to me. I think it's one of those mechanical conveniences you have to suspend your disbelief for, like teleportation runes around every corner and overabundant options for resurrection. Dammon, the tiefling blacksmith, somehow manages to fully restock his inventory every day, disregarding material and time costs of crafting.
These things don't really "exist" in the world, they're just here to make playing less cumbersome. It would be nice if the mechanics reflected the world, but convenience trumps everything in modern gaming.
