Snapping Line
The smell of fish has never been scrubbed from the Snapping Line's walls, and those who stay the night find their belongings steeped in the scent, an aroma that clings for days afterwards. Stepping inside, one never needs to feel like they disembarked ship.
Built out of wrecks and decommissioned vessels, the Snapping Line is hard to miss. Mostly sailors, fishers, and tradesfolk gather here to swap stories and drink into the night. It is by far the most popular tavern in Saltmarsh.
Owned by the Rists, a notable family of lobsterers and palm tappers, it is currently run by Hanna Rist and supplies Saltmarsh with two iconic features: Claw Wine, a unique spirit made from lobster meat and palm sap, and giant lobster wrestling, where any can take a stab at besting the Rist family pet Clawdious.
Farfolk and strangers are welcome, especially if they are folk who work the Azure, but Founders will stand out like a snapped mast here. A fairly peaceful place, several former dockhands are hired by the Rists to keep the peace, though they do have their biases.