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The Customs Tower

The Customs Tower overlooks the docks. From its lofty roof, the dockmaster notes the coming and going in his domain. He then despatches his servants to collect the appropriate fees, excises and taxes. Scorch marks on the tower doors speak to its master’s popularity.

Ten-SecondCreighton BroadhurstApril 23, 2021Ten-Second, Ten-Second Locale, Ten Seconds on the DocksComment

The World’s End

The World’s End boasts a gigantic mural depicting a kraken chasing a sailing ship over the edge of the world. Mariners of all types come to the inn to drink, swap stories and find a new berth. Two talkative parrots roost on the common room’s rafters.

Ten-SecondCreighton BroadhurstApril 20, 2021Ten-Second, Ten-Second Locale, Ten Seconds on the DocksComment

The Gilded Anchor

The Gilded Anchor caters to rich merchants, their agents and guests. This member’s only club is a place of business and fine dining. Vigilant door wardens keep out riffraff and non-members. Vast fortunes have been made and lost at the Gilded Anchor.

Ten-SecondCreighton BroadhurstApril 15, 2021Ten-Second, Ten-Second Locale, Ten Seconds on the DocksComment

The Bucket and Chain

The Bucket and Chain tavern stands hard against the docks. Popular with unsavoury nautical types, it features in many dark tales of smuggling, murder and odd religious beliefs. A wide brick-walled well in the cellar leads to a sea cave under the docks.

Ten-SecondCreighton BroadhurstApril 12, 2021Ten-Second, Ten-Second Locale, Ten Seconds on the DocksComment

Raita’s Candles

Raita’s Candles opens at dusk and closes at first light. Its owner, Tuure Raita (NE old male human), prefers working at night. The shop’s cellar displays a macabre collection of lifelike waxen figures. Tuure shows his work to those paying for the privilege.

Ten-SecondCreighton BroadhurstApril 7, 2021Ten-Second, Ten-Second Locale, Ten Seconds on the DocksComment

Diagon Alley

Diagon Alley runs parallel to the docks. Heaps of fishmongers’ leavings and so on make this a foul-smelling, slippery place. The stench of rotting fish, excrement and worse keep most folk away. It is a good place for dark doings and secret meetings.

Ten-SecondCreighton BroadhurstApril 2, 2021Ten-Second, Ten-Second Locale, Ten Seconds on the DocksComment

Penna’s Grave

Penna’s Grave stands in a hollow by the trail. Fresh cut flowers often appear on the low burial mound, no matter the weather. Folklore tells of a silent, grey-hooded figure seen kneeling at the grave. Recently, an apple tree has sprouted from the mound.

Ten-SecondCreighton BroadhurstMarch 24, 2021Ten-Second, Ten-Second Locale, Ten-Second on the RoadComment

Hideaway Mine

Hideaway Mine stands beyond a huddle of ivy-clad stone buildings. This abandoned old tin mine is haunted, locals say. Bandits sometimes use it as a lair, but seldom stay long. The mine’s flood-prone deeper galleries intersect with a subterranean lake.

Ten-SecondCreighton BroadhurstMarch 19, 2021Ten-Second, Ten-Second Locale, Ten-Second on the RoadComment

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