The Dented Helm

The one thing the Docks aren’t short of is watering holes. To a casual drinker, one might pass by the Dented Helm without thinking twice, but for those with a taste for good brew, there’s no finer pub in the whole city. It’s not for the ambience—there’s none of that mind you—but rather for the beer. Garek carries most of the standard brews that you can find throughout the city, bt he also brews his own beer that he just calls the house brew. The folks in town have started calling it Garek's Best. It is arguably the best tasting beer you can find in Freeport and some would say in all of Aranthar.

History

The Dented Helm doesn’t have a fantastic tale or strange legend about it. Instead, it just opened for business one day. Garek, a fighter and master brewer, came to Freeport for no reason he’ll speak of, walked around a bit in the Docks, and picked an old warehouse to set up shop. Some even say he closed his eyes, spun in a circle, and chose the building he saw when he opened his eyes again. In any event, he strolled up to the building, kicked open the door, and started setting the place aright for his new pub. Naturally, the owner was not impressed and threatened to call the Guard. With a grunt, Garek tossed him a fat nugget of gold and told him to sod off.

Description

Since the building is a warehouse, the Dented Helm isn’t much to look at. The only way a person could tell it’s a tavern and brewery is by the yeasty smell coming from inside and by the dented helm nailed to the front door. The interior is just as bland as the exterior, featuring a few tables, a bar, and rows of hardwood casks.

Founding Date

869

Type

Pub / Tavern / Restaurant

Parent Location

Freeport Docks

Characters in Location

• Harcourt Horkel