Locations: The Harpy

I seem to be on a brothel kick, but believe it or not I have every building figured out in Bloodhelm. (Before it ever became a story location I led my husband, sister, and a good friend around my world and so I had to have this all figured out.) So this week I'm going to discuss the Harpy.

The Harpy is right next door to The Mermaid (Bloodhelm's fathers wanted to keep all this sort of activity in one place. Easier to patrol and manage.) But unlike the Mermaid, the Harpy is in disrepair, the porch has one hole in it near the door which has never been fixed. The rooms for the girls are small, the roof leaks and the interior is very dim and uninviting. But the atmosphere isn't why people come.

The Harpy is the original Brothel of Bloodhelm. It's had many names, many owners, and many problems. As other brothels moved in the Harpy has gone down hill and the owners never want to put money into the building or keeping up on the interior. The current owner, a half ogre named Snot Axeblow cares for little but the money. He hordes it like any dragon, lives a good life compared to his girls (and one man), and doesn't really care what his customers do to his workers. If the coin is good enough he'd let someone be killed.

The workers are never allowed to leave. Food and clothes are bought for them. They are not given any money, though they are promised it before hand. There have been attempts to tell the authorities, but those who patrol this area are easily bribed. The rooms are small, holding only a bed and a clothes chest, a mirror and a wash basin.

The woman range from human to a few half ogres. (As a side note, some half-ogres look very human, but have only a few traits that mark them as half-ogres.) Only paying customers are allowed in.

So the PC's, if evil, could find themselves here for a bit of fun. If they are leaning toward good or neutral, maybe they are asked to save one of the woman by a family member. Maybe an upright guard actually asks them to look into the situation and promises a reward.
Tomorrow: Expanded Time Line