The Slackline

A narrow, rope-bridged taproom slung between two gantries above the drydock. The floor sways with the wind; regulars learn the rhythm.

Offerings

• Dockhands’ ale, fried knot-bread, smoked river eels
• Hammock nooks for short sleeps; cheap, loud
• Spotters call out launch bells and ship gossip

Proprietor

• Mira “Twine” Vesk — ex-rigger; balances trays on the sway; hates still floors

Quirks

• Drinks are served with a loop-knot coaster; tying the knot right gets a discount

Menu & Prices (gp)

• Sway Ale (tankard): 0.5 gp
• Knotted Fry-Bread (basket): 0.5 gp
• Smoked River Eel (plate): 1 gp
• Salt-Pickled Sprats (cone): 0.5 gp
• “Rig-Cut” Rum (shot): 0.5 gp | (bottle): 6 gp
• Hammock Nap (per watch): 0.5 gp (no privacy)

Staff

• Twine Vesk (Owner): reads the rigging like tea leaves; calls weather by ear
• Hanno the Hook (Doorman): missing three fingers; never spills a drink
• Little Vri (Spotter): kid with a spyglass, paid in sprats and rumors

House Rules

• Mind the sway; spilled drinks are a badge, not an offense
• No cutting lines; ban for one week if you “steady” the floor