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The Stumbling Gnome

The Stumbling Gnome was once a proud merchant vessel chained at the docks before a violent storm sank it partially into the bay decades ago. Rather than rebuild, local rogues and smugglers repurposed the wreck into a haven that resists law and order. Over time, it became a community nexus for thieves, swindlers, and those looking to vanish from official records, surviving on the fringes of legality.

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The Stumbling Gnome

The Stumbling Gnome was once a proud merchant vessel chained at the docks before a violent storm sank it partially into the bay decades ago.

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Marla 'Rustfingers' Vex

Tavernkeeper

Marla 'Rustfingers' Vex
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Keeper's Species

Human

History

The Stumbling Gnome was once a proud merchant vessel chained at the docks before a violent storm sank it partially into the bay decades ago. Rather than rebuild, local rogues and smugglers repurposed the wreck into a haven that resists law and order. Over time, it became a community nexus for thieves, swindlers, and those looking to vanish from official records, surviving on the fringes of legality.

Quirks

Every so often, a dripping creak echoes beneath the tavern as water seeps in through the dockside pilings. Patrons jokingly warn newcomers that the bar might sink into the bay before closing time. Hammocks sometimes sway unexpectedly, leading to surprise naps or sudden falls—sometimes arranged by bored locals for a laugh.

Lore

Locals believe the bar is cursed by the spirits of drowned sailors, causing strange happenings during storms or new moons. It is said that the barnacle-encrusted barrels are tapped from the remains of old pirate shipments lost to the sea, giving the wine an uncanny potency. Some say those who drink too freely there catch glimpses of ghostly gnome faces in the foam — bad luck for anyone about to pull a dangerous job.

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