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The Silk & Silt (Highwater)

Established during the early years of King Athric Cornyn II's reign, the tavern was originally a silt-clearing station. Vespera bought the lease and used high-end linens to cover the damp stone, creating a sanctuary for those who facilitate Highwater's more lucrative, unofficial trade.

Taverns
Tavern · kept by Madame Vespera

The Silk & Silt (Highwater)

Established during the early years of King Athric Cornyn II's reign, the tavern was originally a silt-clearing station.

Overview

History

Established during the early years of King Athric Cornyn II's reign, the tavern was originally a silt-clearing station. Vespera bought the lease and used high-end linens to cover the damp stone, creating a sanctuary for those who facilitate Highwater's more lucrative, unofficial trade.

Quirks

A constant low-frequency hum vibrates through the floorboards, a byproduct of the numerous illusion baubles and silence charms used to maintain the tavern's eerie quiet.

Rooms and services4

  • The Opium AlcoveLounge
    A secluded back room thick with sweet smoke and plush floor cushions, catering to those seeking escape.
  • Gnome Illusion BaublesLighting
    Magical floating spheres imported from Tilas that cast a soft, pulsing violet light to ensure privacy.
  • Soundproof Silk BoothsPrivate Room
    Tilas linen curtains enchanted to dampen sound, allowing for completely private business negotiations.
  • The Hidden SluiceTransport
    A secret cellar hatch that connects directly to the lower canals for discreet transport of illicit goods.

Menu

8 items · 4 cp to 2 gp
Today's special

The Vespera Special

A glass of deep red southern wine served with a single drop of liquid opium.

2 gold
  • Tilas White Ghost Spirit8 silver
    Drink

    A potent, translucent distilled liquor with a hint of anise and gnome-crafted sparkle.

  • Krand Pickled Herring5 copper
    Appetizer

    Fish imported from the northern ports of Porenth, cured with exotic spices from the South.

  • Southern Spiced Mutton1 gold
    Main Course

    Tender meat seasoned with rare ivory-coast peppers and served on a bed of local Highwater grain.

  • Gnome Honey-Bubbles5 silver
    Dessert

    Tiny, levitating spheres of spun sugar that dissolve on the tongue with a mild hallucinogenic effect.

  • Salt-Crusted Sea Bass12 silver
    Main Course

    Freshly caught from the Andorran Sea and baked in a thick crust of imported salt.

  • Crodaan Stout4 copper
    Drink

    A thick, dark ale with a chocolatey finish, popular among the stonemasons of the east.

  • Preserved Tilas Cheese Board15 silver
    Appetizer

    A selection of pungent, high-quality cheeses served with dried fruits and honeyed nuts.

People

The keeper and 3 patrons
  • KeeperMadame Vespera

    Human bard, level 5

  • SmugglerSilas the Gray

    Constantly checking over his shoulder, he speaks in short, clipped sentences and fidgets with a lead coin.

  • Disgraced NobleElara Thorne

    Haughty but desperate, she spends her last silver on spiced spirits while clutching a faded family crest.

  • Gnome TinkererGrummet Copper-Eye

    Meticulous and obsessed with the tavern's lighting: he is the one who maintains the illusion baubles.

Keeper's Species

Human

Intrigue

Intrigue · GM only

What locals say

Legend says that a portion of every gold coin spent at the Silk & Silt finds its way into the pocket of a local admiral, ensuring the navy's combat ships look the other way when Tilas hulls arrive after midnight.

Plot hooks

3
1A nervous merchant from Tilas dropped a coded manifest under a table and is too afraid to go back inside to retrieve it.
2Madame Vespera is looking for level-headed observers to identify a suspected navy informant hidden among the regular patrons.
3A shipment of Krand ale has been swapped with crates of illegal Southern opium: the rightful owner needs it swapped back before dawn.

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