The Blushing Mermaid
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“In fact, 'hole' may be the perfect word to describe the tavern...„
Overview edit
The tavern is located just south of Bloomridge Park and lies in the center of Lower City. It is a two-story building with an outside area which looks just like a ship. The tavern is described as a lower-class place, mainly focused on serving drink and entertainment. It has a basement which serves as storage.
The Blushing Mermaid is named after a carved statue of a mermaid which hangs above the main bar.
History edit
Ownership of the place is in the hands of 
Captain Grisly, although the Hlath family is a silent partner with minority stake[1].
Locations edit
Ground floor edit
The main area upon entering the tavern hosts a few tables and a bar at which 
Bosun Gannet sells a variety of food and drinks. Right next to the bar is a door which leads downstairs and open stairs to the first floor. In front of the bar 
Verryn is ordering ale.
In the middle of the floor two friends 
Svend and 
Siggy can be met arguing whether Svend should go on a date while their ship is leaving early the next morning. Nudging Svend to accept Siggy's proposition awards the following inspiration:
Playing Sune (
Entertainer background)
On one of the walls the Rules in This Bar is posted, clarifying expected behaviour by patrons of the Mermaid.
First floor edit
When moving upstairs through the main entrance a drunk called 
Angevin Troy can be found on the floor. Father 
Madalitso is trying to convince his daughter 
Nafula to marry a wealthier man. A patron named 
Tud Whetstone is standing next to them.
To the left is an entertainment area where multiple patrons are having a good time. Some wine, a lute and various pieces of underwear can be found on a stage. A small room next to the stage is behind a curtain where presumably the performers can prepare. The book 
A Heartfelt Confession can be found somewhat hidden on the table.
The floor runs all the way to the front of the building towards the southwest, where 
Slog and 
Bruno Indomicus are enjoying their drinks.
To the right of the main room the party can enter a separated area. If 
Save Vanra was initiated, the party can speak with the tavern owner Captain Grisly for more information on 
Vanra's disappearance. An opulent chest can be found in the room containing some gold and potions.
Outside edit
Just outside the tavern stands 
Nesha Leesha. If Investigate the Murders is not yet completed, the party can warn her that she is one of the victims on the 
Bhaalist murder list.
Patrons 
Grimbus and 
Zena are standing on the outside seating area. Two drunks, 
Syllabub 'Shimmer' Fran and 
Hiccups Bortun, can be found 
Unconscious on the floor outside.
To the east 
Cashguard Gurira can be seen scolding his college 
Cashguard Taslim for being drunk while working.
On both sides of the tavern are signs serving as promotion, one called 'Drink Up!' reads:
- Belly up to the bar, we have mead, beer, and wine. Gold won't quench your thirst, get yourself a mug full of joy!
The other one is called 'Bottoms Up!' and reads:
- Bottoms up for our Baldur's Bones winners! Antes up for the next session. Same time every tenday.
West of the tavern a broken cart can be found with its content of cabbages lying around. A chest can be uncovered by digging a dirt mound, which can be spotted by succeeding a 
DC 18 Survival check at X: -145 Y: -83. Inside the chest is some minor loot.
Basement edit
The basement can be accessed through either a door near the front of the tavern, or a hatch near Captain Grisly. Its mostly filled with barrels, but a small area in the back can be jumped towards. A successful DC 15 Investigation check reveals a hidden wall which leads further into the basement.
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Outside the building edit
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Gallery edit
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Inside view
Notes edit
- The Blushing Mermaid in Baldur's Gate 3 appears to be a combination of two taverns in the first Baldur's Gate game: The first is the extremely rowdy
Blushing Mermaid, located in a normal building in the Upper City, and the second is the Low Lantern, located in an old merchant ship at the docks in the Lower City and run by a "captain".
External links edit
Blushing Mermaid on the Forgotten Realms Wiki- Low Lantern on the Forgotten Realms Wiki
- ↑ As mentioned in
The Patriar Blackmail Files.