Custom House

The Custom House was a tax collecting station for anyone entering or exiting the city of Zhentil Keep during the mid–14 century DR.

Location
The building was located in south Zhentil Keep in the eastern section of the Foreign Quarter on Bridge Street next to the Throat Gate.

Description
The Custom House was a squat mini fortress re-opened in the for tax collection.

Activities
Any merchant or caravan entering or leaving Zhentil Keep was required to report to the Custom House to pay entry and exit taxes to the city. The rates were 1 gp per wagon to enter and 3 gp per wagon to exit. These rates doubled at night. Non-merchants entering and leaving the city on foot also had to pay their share of taxes at the rate of 2 cp to enter per person and 1 sp to exit per person. Those on horseback paid 1 sp to enter and 2 sp to exit. Anyone arriving on a flying mount or using some form of magic to fly paid 1 pp to enter and 2 pp to exit.

Defenses
A squad of a dozen Zhentilar soldiers was stationed at the Custom House. The were aided by a pair of wizards. More guards could easily be called by ringing a loud gong.