The party decided to visit a few locations to see if they can get additional information before leaving for Driftwater Docks to seek out Tentrix. They first went to the Elfsong Tavern and were welcomed by the proprietor, Alan Alyth.

The Elfsong Tavern is one of the best-known inns in Baldur’s Gate, located in the east of the Lower City. The two-story building is large and elegantly built, with a slate roof and wooden walls. Inside, the tavern is stocked with hardwood furniture and several dark booths, some of which have been scarred by blades. Many of the tables are cordoned off with hanging tapestries which provide privacy to the customers. The inn is bathed in blue light from numerous driftglobes which float around the ceiling.

Alan offered ale and food to the party along with the option to purchase driftglobes. Alan had no additional information about the recent attack but recommended they go to the Blushing Mermaid as that bar attracts sailors and the working class. The party thanked Alan, purchased three driftglobes and set out for the Blushing Mermaid.

The Blushing Mermaid is a low-class tavern in the northeast of the city. Despite its location, it has managed to keep a seriously ill repute. The building is long and low and looks like it could collapse at any moment. It is surrounded by a tangle of outbuildings, enclosures, and stables.

Standing pride of place in the lobby of the inn is a crudely carved life-size mermaid suspended from ropes over the reception desk. Nailed to the scantily clad sculpture are the blackened and shriveled hands of patrons who failed to pay their bills.

The party entered and the tavern got quiet immediately. The only other patrons were a couple of tables of Kraken Society cultists led by a Warlock with a pet octopus. Tarin approached the bartender to ask a question and the bartender recommended that they leave immediately unless they wanted trouble.

The party waited and then approached the Kraken Society members and a brawl broke our consuming the entire bar. Although the party tried to parley with the members of the Kraken Society and get information, it was a fruitless endeavor and they ultimately disposed of all the Kraken Society members – including the octopus.

The party decided to retire to Three Old Kegs to rest before heading out to Driftwood Docks in the morning.

The Three Old Kegs is widely regarded as one of the best inns in Faerûn. The tavern is furnished with lavish, plush booths and gaming tables, and the walls are decorated with trophy heads from exotic creatures, paintings of the previous dukes of the city, and thick tapestries from a variety of different cultures.

The party ordered the finest wine and discussed how in the world they could enter the pirate lair of Driftwood Docks without being killed outright. They then remembered that they had a pirate ship…