The Crawling Spider was a tavern located in the Castle Ward of Waterdeep in the 1360s DR.[1]
Interior[]
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.[2]
The tavern was dimly lit by glowing globes.[1] The decor included other monstrous-themed items like a purple-tentacle hat hook.[2]
Many of the "cave" mouths led to private chambers, the jakes, and even a cellar-level dance floor.[1]
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.[1]
History[]
The Crawling Spider was owned by a short human female named Welvreene Thalmit. She was a romantic at heart and loved adventurers.[1]
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. [2]
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.[1]
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
- Novels
- Elfsong
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Ed Greenwood (January 1993). Volo's Guide to Waterdeep. (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 1-56076-335-3.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Elaine Cunningham (April 2000). Elfsong. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 218. ISBN 0-7869-1661-3.