The Barnacle’s Gullet

Overview

History

Originally a whaling vessel named the Sea Bitch, the ship was run aground during a massive hurricane fifty years ago and subsequently hollowed out by squatters.

Quirks

The entire structure creaks and groans as if it were still at sea, and every patron is required to leave their boots at the door to prevent mud from fouling the damp floorboards.

Rooms and services4

The Moon-PoolEntertainment
A churning circle of seawater in the center of the floor used for cooling drinks and settling violent disputes.
The Bilge BunksLodging
Damp hammocks strung up in the darker corners of the hull for those too drunk to make it back to their ships.
Salvage LockersStorage
Heavy iron boxes bolted to the hull ribs where mercenaries can store their findings for a small daily fee.
Algae LanternsService
Suspended glass jars filled with bioluminescent algae that pulse rhythmically with the movement of the tides.

Black-Strap Grog3 copper
Drink
A thick, dark mixture of rum, molasses, and secret spices that leaves a permanent black stain on the drinker's teeth.
Brine-Soaked Hardtack1 copper
Appetizer
Standard ship biscuit soaked in salty broth to make it soft enough to chew without breaking a tooth.
Stew of the Deep8 copper
Main Course
A murky gray soup containing chunks of unidentified white meat and stringy seaweed.
Eel-in-a-Blanket1 silver
Main Course
Small, salty eels wrapped in a greasy dough and deep-fried in rendered whale fat.
Seawater Stout5 copper
Drink
A heavy, dark beer brewed with a hint of salt and toasted barley.
Whale-Oil Toffee4 copper
Dessert
A surprisingly sweet and sticky treat that has a distinct, smoky aftertaste.
Fried Gull Wing6 copper
Appetizer
Thin, bony wings seasoned with coarse sea salt and charred over an open flame.

People

The keeper and 3 patrons

KeeperBarnaby Salt-Tooth
Half-Orc fighter, level 3
SalvagerOld Mork
Grizzled and cynical, he spends most of his time cleaning sand out of his rusted diving gear.
SmugglerSister Kelp
Quiet and observant, she wears a heavy hooded cloak that smells perpetually of brine and wet dog.
DockworkerFinn the Rat
Nervous and twitchy, he is looking for any excuse to leave the port before his gambling debts catch up to him.

Keeper's Species

Half-Orc

Intrigue

Intrigue · GM only

What locals say

Legend says the hull was constructed from wood salvaged from a sunken forest of spirits, explaining why the tavern seems to grow more barnacles on the inside than the outside.

Plot hooks

3

1A local salvager offers a gold piece to anyone brave enough to dive into the moon-pool to retrieve a dropped silver locket.

2The glowing algae jars have begun to turn a violent shade of red, coinciding with a string of disappearances at the docks.

3A regular patron claims they heard a rhythmic tapping coming from the hull walls that sounds suspiciously like a distress code.

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