> [!infobox|right] > #### Riverskin Tannery > ![[5e_riverskintannery.png]] > > ##### Location Information > | | | > |---|---| > |![[ICON - bookmark-etch-solid-full.svg]] **Type**: | Leatherwork & Tannery,<br>Trade | > |![[ICON - chess-rook-piece-sharp-solid-full.svg]] **Location**: | River Bend,<br>[[Silvercross]] | > |![[ICON - question-solid-full.svg]] **Status**: | Operational | > |![[ICON - hourglass-duotone-solid-full.svg]] **Founded**: | 1451 DR | > |![[ICON - hourglass-duotone-solid-full.svg]] **Age**: | ~42 Years | > > #### Governance > | | | > |---|---| > |![[ICON - eclipse-solid-full.svg]] **Leadership**: | [[Moira Vann]],<br>[[Arnold Vann]] | > |![[ICON - sparkle-solid-full.svg]] **Realm**: | [[Cormyr]] | <a href="https://dioctionary.net/THE+DIOCTIONARY/HOME/Home" class="dioctionary-ribbon-2"> HOME </a> <div class="dioctionary-ribbon">A Brief History</div> - Set along the river bend and deliberately positioned downwind from the heart of town, Riverskin Tannery operates as one of [[Silvercross]]’s most necessary and least glamorous establishments. Founded in 1451 DR by Arnold Vann’s parents, the tannery began as a modest family trade, supplying basic leather goods to a growing frontier town. Over time, as the operation passed into Arnold’s hands, its direction shifted with the arrival of [[Moira Vann]], whose ambition and sharp eye for quality gradually reshaped Riverskin into something far more refined and reliable. Where Arnold found contentment in the work itself, steady, physical, and honest, Moira saw opportunity, structure, and improvement, eventually taking the lead in its day-to-day operations while he remained its backbone. Together, they expanded the tannery’s reach, transforming it from a simple workshop into a cornerstone of Silvercross’s trade network. The steady churn of the nearby [[The Riverturn Mill]] and the constant flow of the [[Immerflow River]] make the location ideal, both for the water required in processing and for keeping the harsher realities of the trade away from more populated streets. While few linger near its perimeter longer than needed, there is an unspoken understanding among townsfolk that much of what they rely on begins here. Under Moira’s meticulous oversight and Arnold’s tireless labor, Riverskin has earned a reputation not for comfort, but for consistency. Their work feeds directly into other trades across Silvercross; [[Borin Deepbreak]] relies on their leather for armor linings and strapping, while [[Talia Sharpwind]] commissions specialized grips and quivers that demand both flexibility and durability. Though the smell keeps casual visitors at bay, those who depend on quality know the truth: Riverskin does not produce the finest-looking goods in Silvercross, but it produces some of the most reliable, and in a town built on endurance, that distinction carries weight.