Bloodcove, a port on the Fever Sea, is situated at the mouth of the Vanji River whose crimson waters give the port its name. Originally founded by pirates the port quickly established itself as a trade hub which served both
the pirates interests and the unscrupulous merchants who wished to buy from them. It is said that the Free Captains
still hold ascendancy in the town but not far behind in influence are the
Aspis Consortium who have major property holdings in the area.
All manner of goods are sold openly in Bloodcove that would be illegal in many other settlements and the port has
grown wealthy on its trade. In addition those who interfere with trade, say bandits who ambush a caravan bound
for Bloodcove, tend to be dealt with ruthlessly by the Bloodcove authorities. Nominally in charge of the town is Grand Admiral of the Fever Sea Harthwick Bazoni but everyone knows that a secret cabal of commercial interests actually control the town. Some people say that Bloodcove has an evil reputation but if you keep out of the
secret trade wars of the powerful the town is actually quite safe and civilised compared to many ports in
The Shackles. If an occasional body is found in the streets it is are more likely
to be a dishonest merchant trying to double-cross a powerful player in the settlement's commercial scene
than a random tourists ambushed by muggers.