The Crawling Spider
This strange place has a mock underground decor done with plaster slurry and rock rubble. Glowing mosses and lichens have been placed on the walls and ceiling and are watered regularly. These, plus a few netted glowing globes, provide a dim light for the place. Stuffed spiders have been affixed to the ceiling or hang from threads. The waitresses, hired for their sensuous walks and love of male company, wear black bodysuits and masks to make them look like drow.
Who drinks here? Dwarves, half-orcs, and other subterranean dwellers who miss home, adventurers, and - surprisingly - priests of all faiths, looking for a thrill! They form a regular clientèle, and have ever since this place opened. Of all the taverns in Waterdeep, the Crawling Spider has the most dedicated patrons. They will come clear across the city to drink here, ignoring other places.
The Spider never seems to close. The visitor soon discovers that one of the cave mouths leads to the jakes and another to a cellar dance floor. Many cave mouths open off this floor and lead to tiny private caverns used for intimate personal conferences and for planning shady business. If visitors cause trouble, patrons will leap to take care of it. And they include many veteran adventurers among their number!
The fare differs each night, but its always 1 tp/head, and always includes soup, a loaf of bread, meat, and fried greens. Drinks are extra. Ale is 2 cp/tankard, stout 4 cp, and zzar or wine is 5 cp/tallglass. Whiskey is 1 tp/ flagon, and its vile!
Proprietress: Welvreene Thalmit, a short, raw-voiced, and alluring woman with dark eyes, is this tavern's proprietress. She is romantic at heart who loves adventurers.
