Crow's Rest is an archipelago west of Eressea, and more specifically refers to the port that serves as a haven for the pirates and swashbucklers of the Corvus Concord. The main island used to be a fortress for an ancient civilization. They left behind the ruins of the city, and more importantly the enchantment of the surrounding ocean. All around the island the ocean rises like an incredibly high wall. There is only one main entrance into the harbor, through a narrow gate and fortress constructed of the finest stone and metal. Within the watery walls is a small archipelago of four main islands, with each island connected by an intricate bridge of unknown, but possibly elven, make. There are delicate spires of pale stone and silvery scroll work rising up out of the skyline, evidence of the former denizens of the city.
There is very little law to speak of, the little that there is is known as the Bilge King's Law. No killing (aside from sanctioned duels), and no stealing from the Bilge King or the Murder. Everything else is simply a case of not pissing off the wrong people, or making sure you don't get caught. It is recommended that you keep a tight hold of your valuables while at the Crow's Rest.
Notable People
- Bilge King - The Murder votes for one pirate to assume the role, and defines for how long they can hold onto that power. Generally speaking a new vote is held every year, but requires a majority of the Murder to agree on holding a new election
- The Murder - The council of pirate captains that are in charge.
Points of Interest
The Docks
- Blithe's Blunder - a tavern
- Smuggler's Guild
Scurvytown
- Silk's - brothel run by Silk
- Sea Dog's Rest - an inn and tavern
- Bliss's Body Art Emporium
Windsward
- Silvio's villa
- Ocean's Fortune - a store for high end items
- Mainmast Imports - A import company and front for The Hand of Fate
Bilge King Hold
- The Treasury
- Captain's Quarters - residence of the Bilge King
- Armory - rumor has it that secret weapons testing goes on within the confines of the armory
Activities
- The Rapscallion's Regatta is an annual sea race is organized by the Bilge King. The course changes each year, but is always a dangerous route among the various reefs and sandbars of western Eressea. Many ships fail to survive the course, but there are always a large number of entrants each year. Entrants must be captain of their own ship, and there is an entrance fee of 1000 gold pieces. The winner receives the total of all the entrance fees, the grant of a small island or anchorage within the Crow's Rest archipelago.