The Gentle Mermaid

The Gentle Mermaid was a tavern, festhall, and gambling hall located in the city of Waterdeep during the mid-to-late 14 century DR.
==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.
==Description==
The main room sported a high roof illuminated by constantly shifting lights.
==Activities==
The fame of this festhall spread up and down the Sword Coast. The Gentle Mermaid had the largest gambling room throughout Waterdeep, and perhaps even throughout Faerûn.
==Inhabitants==
The Gentle Mermaid was owned by Jhant Daxer in the .
==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.
==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.
thumb|right|250px|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. The structure's many turrets were adorned with lifelike stone heads which according to tavern tales sometimes spoke to passersby.Forgotten Realms novel, Thornhold by Elaine Cunningham. Chapter 3, page 78 paperback August 1998 printing ISBN 0-7869-1177-8. 
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Category:Taverns
Category:Festhalls
Category:Gambling dens
Category:Businesses
Category:Locations in the North Ward of Waterdeep
Category:Locations in Waterdeep
Category:Locations on the Sword Coast North
Category:Locations in Northwest Faerûn
Category:Locations in Faerûn
Category:Locations on Toril