Knuckles is a semi-tame deinonychus (see appendix D) kept as a guard animal at Bosco’s Bilge, the makeshift tavern at Jahaka Anchorage. The raptor is controlled by the proprietor Bosco Daggerhand through a ring of animal influence.
Role and Behavior
Knuckles serves as both guard animal and deterrent for the pirate tavern. The raptor earned its name from its aggressive behavior—pirates joke that anyone foolish enough to let it nip their hand “won’t have anything else left,” implying it bites off fingers. Despite being described as “semi-tame,” Knuckles requires magical control via Bosco’s ring to remain manageable.
Notable Habits
The deinonychus has a tendency to raid the kitchen pantry if given the opportunity, which is why the kitchen door (area 6B) is always kept closed. When food scraps become too rancid even for the pirates, they’re fed to Knuckles. The raptor sleeps on a pile of reeds in Bosco’s private bunk (area 6C).
Relationship to Other Entities
- Bosco Daggerhand: Owner and handler who controls Knuckles through his ring of animal influence
- Jahaka Anchorage pirates: The tavern’s clientele, who are wary of the dangerous raptor