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The Sleeping Snake was a tavern in the Dock Ward of Waterdeep.[1][2][8][9]

Location[]

This store stood on Dock Street, across from the shop Nestaur's Ropes.[4][5][6][7]

Structure[]

The Sleeping Snake's structure stood only a single story tall.[1][2]

Interior[]

This tavern was roughly furnished with furniture that were all hastily mended.[3]

Atmosphere[]

The Sleeping Snake had a rather rowdy atmosphere to it, being frequented by dockhands[3] and members of the Black Boar tribe,[10] patrons who often broke the establishment's furniture over each others' heads.[3]

Services[]

In addition to the standard tavern fare, the Sleeping Snake employed human, half-elf, and half-orc dancers that performed atop of tables. Sometimes even singing. These dancers were willing to do activities besides dancing for a negotiable price. Anyone who harmed the dancers was charged a fine of a single silver piece.[3]

Rumors & Legends[]

Rumors around the Sleeping Snake suggested that one could encounter a fence for stolen goods within the establishment.[3][11] In truth this rumor was false, but utilized by the Red Sashes member,[3] Hlintas Urtel, most evenings[12] to spy on those engaging in shady business.[3]

Appendix[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). “Campaign Guide”. City of Splendors (TSR, Inc), p. 55. ISBN 0-5607-6868-1.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 106. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Ed Greenwood (January 1993). Volo's Guide to Waterdeep. (TSR, Inc.), p. 202. ISBN 1-56076-335-3.
  4. 4.0 4.1 Map 6/10 included in Ed Greenwood and Jeff Grubb, cartographers Dennis Kauth and Frey Graphics (September 1988). City System. Edited by Karen Boomgarden. (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 0-8803-8600-2.
  5. 5.0 5.1 Map included in Ed Greenwood (January 1993). Volo's Guide to Waterdeep. (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 1-56076-335-3.
  6. 6.0 6.1 Map included in Ed Greenwood and Steven E. Schend (July 1994). City of Splendors. (TSR, Inc). ISBN 978-1560768685.
  7. 7.0 7.1 Map by Jason Engle included in Christopher Perkins, James Haeck, James Introcaso, Adam Lee, Matthew Sernett (September 2018). Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. Edited by Jeremy Crawford. (Wizards of the Coast). ISBN 978-0-7869-6625-7.
  8. Ed Greenwood and Jeff Grubb (September 1988). City System. Edited by Karen Boomgarden. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 13–14. ISBN 0-8803-8600-2.
  9. Ed Greenwood (1987). Waterdeep and the North. (TSR, Inc), p. 26. ISBN 0-88038-490-5.
  10. Eric L. Boyd (June 2005). City of Splendors: Waterdeep. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 66. ISBN 0-7869-3693-2.
  11. Ed Greenwood and Jeff Grubb (September 1988). City System. Edited by Karen Boomgarden. (TSR, Inc.), p. 6. ISBN 0-8803-8600-2.
  12. Ed Greenwood (1987). Waterdeep and the North. (TSR, Inc), p. 35. ISBN 0-88038-490-5.
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