The Velvet Anchor

Overview

History

Formerly a lighthouse tower that guarded the bay, the building was purchased by the Vance family eighty years ago and converted into a sanctuary for those who find the common docks too loud and dirty.

Quirks

The establishment has a strict policy against the drawing of weapons; anyone who touches a hilt is immediately doused in a harmless but permanent purple dye by the tavern's defensive enchantments.

Rooms and services4

Enchanted HarpsEntertainment
Ghostly hands play soothing melodies on golden harps positioned throughout the lounge, ensuring private conversations remain unheard by neighbors.
Azure TerraceArchitecture
Floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor balcony made of reinforced glass that overlooks the shimmering Crown District docks.
The Wardrobe CloakroomService
A high-end dressing service where guests are required to swap armor and dirty travel gear for silk robes or formal tunics provided by the house.
Arcane Snuff BoxAtmosphere
Small dispensers at each table that provide illusory aromas ranging from lavender to cedar to enhance the dining experience.

Braised Kraken Tentacle8 gold
Main Course
Thinly sliced cephalopod marinated in a reduction of citrus and imported spices from the southern isles.
Seafoam Champagne2 gold
Drink
A dry, sparkling white wine that creates a thick, edible head of salty-sweet foam when poured.
Glow-squid Carpaccio5 gold
Appetizer
Slices of bioluminescent squid that continue to pulse with a soft blue light until they are consumed.
Sun-Kissed Oysters4 gold
Appetizer
Oysters served on a bed of heated salt, topped with a dollop of saffron-infused cream.
Pearl-Dust Mousse3 gold
Dessert
A light, airy dessert dusted with crushed, edible alchemical pearls that provide a slight shimmering glow to the skin for an hour.
Royal Chimera Steak12 gold
Main Course
Exotic meat seared to perfection and served with a side of asparagus glazed in honey and garlic.
Mist-Walker Brandy5 gold
Drink
A heavy, dark spirit that produces a thick cloud of fog when the bottle is uncorked.

People

The keeper and 3 patrons

KeeperSterling Vance
Half-Elf bard, level 5
District MagistrateVespera Thorne
Calculated, sharp-tongued, and possesses an unnerving ability to stay silent until her target speaks too much.
Merchant PrinceCaptain Silas Marrow
Boisterous and wealthy, he enjoys showing off his prosthetic arm made of solid mithral.
Socialite AspiringElowen Sian
Anxious and eager to please, she spends her last silver on drinks just to be seen in the proximity of power.

Keeper's Species

Half-Elf

Intrigue

Intrigue · GM only

What locals say

Legend says that the pearl-dust used in the flooring was sourced from a giant clam that once tried to swallow the city's founder, making the tavern a symbol of civilization's triumph over the wild sea.

Plot hooks

3

1A shipment of the gold leaf used for the signature drink has gone missing, and the supplier suspects it was intercepted by a rival magistrate.

2A patron accidentally left a decoded ledger under a silk cushion, detailing a plot to sabotage the upcoming harbor festival.

3The self-playing harps have begun playing a discordant funeral march whenever a specific member of the city guard enters the room.

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