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The Sinking Junk (Dragonshadow)

Once a proud Shuinia warship that defended Dragonshadow against the initial Ashiell naval raids, the 'Heavenly Gust' was scuttled after taking heavy damage. Instead of being dismantled, it was reclaimed by the tides and the destitute, becoming a permanent fixture of the harbor muck.

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Tavern · kept by Salt-Crusted Miri

The Sinking Junk (Dragonshadow)

Once a proud Shuinia warship that defended Dragonshadow against the initial Ashiell naval raids, the 'Heavenly Gust' was scuttled after taking heavy damage.

Overview

History

Once a proud Shuinia warship that defended Dragonshadow against the initial Ashiell naval raids, the 'Heavenly Gust' was scuttled after taking heavy damage. Instead of being dismantled, it was reclaimed by the tides and the destitute, becoming a permanent fixture of the harbor muck.

Quirks

The entire building tilts three degrees to the port side, and every six hours the floor floods with four inches of murky harbor water during high tide.

Rooms and services3

  • The Lower Hold HammocksLodging
    Rows of damp, salt-stained hammocks suspended above the rising tide line for overnight guests.
  • Grung Gourd ParlorDrug Den
    A secluded, curtained corner specifically ventilated for smoking dried swamp-root and administering Dragon Spit.
  • Smuggler's Dead-DropStorage
    Loose floorboards in the flooding hull used for the temporary storage of exotic goods like silk and dragon powder.

Menu

8 items · 3 cp to 2 gp
Today's special

Dragon Spit Tincture

A vial of Grung poison diluted into a potent hallucinogenic drink. Induces euphoria.

2 gold
  • Barnacle Pottage3 copper
    Main Course

    A thick, grey stew made from harbor scrapings and dried seaweed. Surprisingly filling.

  • Salty Dog Saki5 copper
    Drink

    Local rice wine with a heavy infusion of sea salt and a kick of cheap ginger.

  • Dur-Var Fried Legs1 silver
    Appetizer

    Exotic swamp frog legs seasoned with pepper and cinnamon from the eastern trade routes.

  • Smoked Root Bundle5 silver
    Special

    A dried herbal mix from the southern marshes that produces a heavy, sweet-smelling blue smoke.

  • Hardtack and Musk-Honey8 copper
    Dessert

    Standard sailor bread softened with expensive, imported sandalwood-infused honey.

  • Blackwater Eel Skewer1 silver
    Main Course

    Charred eel caught directly from the ship's flooded hull, glazed in a soy-based syrup.

  • Gunpowder Tea4 copper
    Drink

    A strong, dark tea named for its smoky flavor, often served to smugglers before a night run.

People

The keeper and 3 patrons
  • KeeperSalt-Crusted Miri

    Half-Orc rogue, level 4

  • Dragonborn AddictKorth of the Golden Scale

    Wistful and jittery, Korth spends his days chasing the ethereal euphoria of Dragon Spit while muttering about lost honor.

  • Mysterious NobleValerius

    Too graceful for this slum, this elf speaks in a melodic voice that masks a chilling, predatory stillness.

  • Grung ApothecarySlink

    A vibrant green merchant who constantly adjusts his moist skin wraps and aggressively promotes his swamp-derived tinctures.

Keeper's Species

Half-Orc

Intrigue

Intrigue · GM only

What locals say

The Sinking Junk serves as the unofficial embassy for the Red Lantern District, where the laws of the Shuinia Empire are ignored in favor of the laws of profit. It is the primary gateway for Dur-Var Swamp products to enter the city.

Plot hooks

3
1A crate of dragon powder meant for the northern walls has gone missing, and a local addict claims to have seen it hidden beneath the Sinking Junk's bar.
2A Grung merchant offers a gold piece to any soul brave enough to deliver a specialized tincture to the 'Monster of the Red Lantern District'.
3An Ashiell smuggler is looking for a level-headed guide to help transport a shipment of forbidden silk past the Shuinia harbor patrols.

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