The Scalded Compass
The Scalded Compass is a beacon of order and reliability amidst the chaos of Greewerks, catering to divers, scavengers, and mystics who brave The Blast. Tucked between rusting pipelines and towering refineries, this shop is renowned for its high-quality equipment, rare artifacts, and a shopkeeper with an almost uncanny sense for her customers’ needs. Run by the enigmatic Velarma Carrow, the Compass has become a trusted hub for those navigating the dangerous depths of The Boil and beyond.
Architecture
The Scalded Compass occupies a narrow building of soot-streaked brick and warped iron. A tarnished compass rose hangs above the heavy wooden door, its needle spinning lazily in defiance of physics. Inside, the shop is a haven of meticulous organization. Shelves line the walls, each stacked with carefully labeled boxes containing tools, equipment, and peculiar trinkets. Lanterns with green-tinted glass cast an eerie but steady glow, and the scent of oil, brine, and metal lingers in the air.
A reinforced counter dominates the center of the room, where Velarma Carrow keeps her ledger and negotiates with customers. One corner of the shop houses a locked cabinet filled with artifacts and relics, while another features an array of maps and journals pinned to the walls. Every inch of the shop reflects Velarma’s precision and control, a stark contrast to the chaotic sprawl outside.
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