Crawling Spider

The Crawling Spider was a tavern located in the Castle Ward of Waterdeep in the 1360s DR.

Atmosphere
The tavern had a mock underground decor made from plaster and rock rubble. Stuffed spiders hung from the ceiling, giving the tavern its namesake. Waitresses wore all-black body-suits, short chainmail, and drow masks.

The tavern was dimly lit by glowing globes. The decor included other monstrous-themed items like a purple-tentacle hat hook.

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

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

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

In 1364 DR, Elaith Craulnober had a brief meeting with serving wench, thief, and part-time lover, Winnifer Fleetfingers, when he learned of the quiet infiltration of the Knights of the Shield into Waterdeep.

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

Appearances

 * Novels
 * Elfsong