Hanged Man Inn
Standing tall in the heart of the Thieves' Quarter, the Hanged Man Inn exudes an air of grimy grandeur.
Its gold-painted trim and freshly whitewashed exterior disguise the threadbare rugs, stale ale stench, and ever-present undercurrent of menace inside.
Here, one might rub shoulders with some of the Free City's most notorious cutthroats, from street thieves to seasoned assassins. On occasion, even respectable merchants, city officers, and the occasional noble venture inside—though few linger long.
Though it operates as a legitimate business, the Hanged Man is, in truth, owned by the Thieves’ Guild . It serves as a safe haven where no thief dares steal, and where cheaters in the frequent gambling games are executed on the spot—provided, of course, they are not guild members.
The inn is run by Kymm Warde, a trusted lieutenant of Guildmaster Org Nenshen . He has no need for hired muscle, for at any given time, there are at least 10 to 20 guild thieves (levels 2-7) in the crowd, ready to enforce the rules.
While the Hanged Man is one of the safest places in the city for those who know its ways, the same cannot be said for the journey to and from its doors. Those who act foolish, arrogant, or obnoxious will quickly find themselves mocked, pranked, or beaten—until they leave, or until they can no longer stand.
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