The Gentle Mermaid was a tavern, festhall, and gambling hall located in the city of Waterdeep during the mid-to-late 14th century DR.[1][2][3][4]
Location[]
The Gentle Mermaid sat in the western section of Waterdeep's North Ward. It lay in the center of a courtyard surrounded by Sulmor Street, Hassantyr's Street, Copper Street, and the High Road.[1][2][3][4]
Description[]
The main room sported a high roof illuminated by constantly shifting lights.[5]
Activities[]
The fame of this festhall spread up and down the Sword Coast.[6] The Gentle Mermaid had the largest gambling room throughout Waterdeep, and perhaps even throughout Faerûn.[5]
Inhabitants[]
The Gentle Mermaid was owned by Jhant Daxer in the Year of the Shield, 1367 DR.[5]
Defenses[]
A staff of twenty skilled bouncers ensured the security of the gamblers within the hall. The bouncers were commanded by Housemaster Eiraklon Marimmatar. His second in command was Ulthlo Relajatyr.[5]
History[]
The structure was originally the villa of a noble house. It was founded by Lady Shaeroon Brossfeather who owned the establishment for many years before her death.[5]
The dreaded "death card" is drawn by an unfortunate gambler.
Rumors & Legends[]
A mysterious "death card", the result of a crazed wizard's curse, surfaced during games from time to time. The unfortunate gambler who drew the death card would be attacked by a scythe-wielding vengeful spirit and potentially slain.[5] The structure's many turrets were adorned with lifelike stone heads which according to tavern tales sometimes spoke to passersby.[7]
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Map 9/10 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.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 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.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Map included in Ed Greenwood (January 1993). Volo's Guide to Waterdeep. (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 1-56076-335-3.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 ProFantasy Software Ltd. (1999). Forgotten Realms Interactive Atlas. TSR, Inc. File: Waterdeep.FCW
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 Ed Greenwood (January 1993). Volo's Guide to Waterdeep. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 83–86. ISBN 1-56076-335-3.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (January 1993). Volo's Guide to Waterdeep. (TSR, Inc.), p. 81. ISBN 1-56076-335-3.
- ↑ Forgotten Realms novel, Thornhold by Elaine Cunningham. Chapter 3, page 78 paperback August 1998 printing ISBN 0-7869-1177-8.