Down along GrayHaven’s docks, where the smell of river water, tar, wet rope, and fresh-cut timber hangs in the air, sits The Riverwright’s Landing. Part boatyard, part cargo office, and part charter service, the place is rarely quiet. Small boats are hauled onto timber ramps for repair, workers hammer new planks into place, and river crews come and go beneath the shouted orders of dockhands. Travelers looking to move along the river quickly learn that this is one of the best places in GrayHaven to arrange passage.
The Landing is run by Captain Jessa Marrow, a seasoned human river captain known for her sharp eyes, practical manner, and deep knowledge of the waterways surrounding GrayHaven. She operates several boats, including the broad cargo vessel known as the Gray Heron and the smaller, faster River Wren, which is commonly used for passengers, couriers, and private charters. Jessa is reliable, but she has little patience for foolishness and makes it very clear that once a vessel leaves the dock, her word carries more weight than a passenger’s coin.
Working alongside her is Master Boatwright Orik Fen, a quiet half-elf craftsman who has spent decades building and repairing rivercraft. Orik and his workers can patch damaged hulls, replace rudders, repair sails and spars, or construct everything from simple fishing skiffs to large cargo boats. He has a reputation for careful work and an equally strong reputation for becoming very quiet whenever he discovers damage that is going to cost someone a great deal of money.
For merchants, travelers, and adventurers, the Riverwright’s Landing serves as one of GrayHaven’s main gateways to the settlements and wild country beyond the town. Boats can be hired for freight, exploration, transport, or private expeditions, though journeys into dangerous territory come at a higher price. Jessa and Orik have spent years listening to the stories of sailors, fishermen, traders, and riverfolk, and anyone spending enough time around the Landing soon discovers that news travels down the river nearly as quickly as the water itself.
