Steamhaven Black Market

Overview
The Black Market has been around for possibly centuries. It was always in existence within Steamhaven but the Canrich’s took it over promptly after their services as mage hunters were no longer needed. Where it used to be deals in shadowy alleys, the Canrich’s have made it into an organized business, located mostly within one location underground.

Accessed through an entrance well hidden within Canrich Gardens in the Pearl District. Another entrance is located near the docks to allow all castes access as well the smugglers who need to subtly move their wares. The merchants who use this place pay the Canrich’s a fee for a space. Private spaces can also be rented for bigger deals that require more privacy.

To properly access this place, a person must be given an invitation. This is done through invitation by the Canrich’s themselves, a black market seller, or some other connection. They are given a ring which they will have to wear. To gain knowledge of access to the entryways, they must go to Canrich Botany. Purchasing any kind of arrangement, as they usually come with notes, from the shop so as to not raise suspicion. Depending on the caste of the person, written on the note, along with whatever message the purchaser would like, will be one of the entrances, which is also encoded. At that point, it is up to the purchaser to decode the note.

Both entrances lead down into a tunnel system that promptly leads a person through the city and to the outskirts where the black market officially is located underground.

Anyone without a ring who is caught is quickly dealt with as the tunnel entrances and the black market itself is heavily guarded. More often than not, those trying to enter without invitation aren’t seen again.

Owner
House Canrich