Keelhauled Dwarf

The Keelhauled Dwarf was a subterranean tavern in the city of Waterdeep.

Location
This tavern was situated in the cavernous cellar of the warehouse known as the House of Tarmagus.

Structure
A set of pumps within a corner of the House of Tarmagus were constantly running in order to keep the Keelhauled Dwarf dry, as typically cellars in Waterdeep's Dock Ward were prone to being inundated with dirty seawater and mold growth. Access stairs for those pumps continued on downward, through a secret panel, into the tavern itself. This acted as but one of many of the tavern's exits.

Atmosphere
This tavern was popular among duergar, as well as many of the city's half-orcs and rogues.

History
One night a group of duergar visited Eaerdran Tarmagus in his bedchamber to threaten him, displeased with how he was cutting in on their business. Eardran calmly managed to strike a deal with the duergar, resulting in the existence of the Keelhauled Dwarf.