The Barnacle & Blade
The tavern was constructed sixty years ago using the salvaged hull of 'The Silver Slipper,' a merchant vessel that ran aground in the thick fog of the Hollow Step.
The Barnacle & Blade
Overview
History
The tavern was constructed sixty years ago using the salvaged hull of 'The Silver Slipper,' a merchant vessel that ran aground in the thick fog of the Hollow Step.
Quirks
The tavern floorboards have a specific, sharp squeak when someone wearing heavy metal boots (like a guard) steps near the smuggling booths, acting as a natural alarm.
Rooms and services3
- The 'Neutral Ground' BoothPrivate RoomA secluded back booth equipped with a secret floor hatch leading directly to the shadowed alleyway behind the tavern.
- Lock-and-Key LockersStorageSmall, rusted metal lockers where patrons can store illicit goods or weapons while they drink.
- The Long TablesSeatingCommunal, cramped wooden benches where city guards and smugglers are forced to sit shoulder-to-shoulder.
People
The keeper and 3 patronsKeeperBarnaby 'The Wall' Kray Human fighter, level 3
City Watch OfficerSergeant Halloway Exhausted and cynical; he cares more about his warm ale than making arrests.
Information BrokerBlind Pete Always sits in the corner with a pet seagull; he claims to see everything through the bird's eyes.
SmugglerRed Jilly Professional and sharp-tongued; she keeps her hand on her dagger even when she is laughing.
Keeper's Species
Human
Intrigue
What locals say
Legend says the Mist-Cutter Ale was first brewed by a sea hag to help sailors see through the supernatural fog that plagues the port, though today it just helps the locals forget the damp.
Plot hooks
3Media
0 imagesNo images yet.
Turn The Barnacle & Blade into a sheet
A high-res, share-ready sheet you can post or print.