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Fish Shambles

Fish Shambles

ELEMENT │ PLACE

Fish shambles are a marketplace or building that sells fish. They may be located in or near the docks. In game-oriented worlds they may be a location for players to buy and sell fish. Fish shambles may be home to old fishermen, crabs, and things from the deep.

Synonyms: fish markets, fishmongers
Example Mythonyms: New Alger Fishmonger

Designing Fictional Fish Shambles

Overview

When crafting a fish shambles, consider what types of fish are being sold. This may be an opportunity to use a fictional fish or leviathan.

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