Crawling Spider

The Crawling Spider was a tavern located in the Castle Ward of Waterdeep. "“The servants were dressed to resemble drow elves, wearing tight black leggings topped with the briefest of chain mail, black masks with pointed ears, and flowing white wigs. These servants were exclusively beautiful human women. No elf, Elaith Craulnober noted with disdain, would submit to such an indignity. The moon elf found this tavern abhorrent, but one of the serving wenches was a former employee and a reliable source of information.”"

Atmosphere
The tavern had a mock underground decor made from plaster and rock rubble. Stuffed spiders hang from the ceiling, giving the tavern its namesake. Waitresses wear all black body suits, short chainmail, and drow masks. The tavern is dimly lit by glowing globes. The decor includes other monstrous-themed items like a purple tentacle hat hook.

Many of the "cave" mouths lead to private chambers, the jakes, and even a cellar-level dance floor.

Services
Food offerings vary each night, but the fee is always 1 sp per person. The fare includes a soup, a loaf of bread, meat, and friend greens. Ale is 2 cp per tankard, Stout 4 cp, and zzar or wine is 5 cp per tallglass. Poor-tasting whisky is offered at 1 sp per flagon.

History
The Crawling Spider is owned by a short human female named Welvreene Thalmit. She is a romantic at heart and loves adventurers.

Patrons
Typical patrons of the Crawling Spider include dwarves, half-orcs, and other subterranean creatures. Additionally priests of all faiths and adventurers are part of the regular clientele.

Appearances

 * Elfsong