<style> @media print { .phb{ background : white;} .phb img{ display : none;} .phb hr+section blockquote{background : white;} } </style> # Inns & Taverns This document provides you with everything you need for the (impromptu) creation of a Tavern or Inn. As always, aim to keep it simple! Last page contains some links and a list with loose ends. I've created this doc to help me with DM-ing in the Forgotten Realms setting and thus has a lot of references to it. ## Inn, Tavern or Pub? A **Tavern** is a place to drink & eat, but also to do business. An **Inn**, additionally, also provides lodging. A **pub** is a British word for a Tavern. *Appendix A* contains Tavern names. ### Architecture |d4| Building material ||| |--|-----------------|-|-| |1 | Wattle and daub |3| Stone |2 | Wood |4| Bricks |d6| Size | | | |--|--------|-|-| |1 | Tiny |4| Medium |2 | Small |5| Large |3 | Medium |6| Huge Gothic, Shabby, Imposing, ... ### As the party enters... 1. Describe the *atmosphere*, *smell(s)* and how *crowded* it is. 2. Describe a special feature, see: *Appendix B*. 3. Describe some of the staff / patrons. |d12| Atmosphere | | | |- |-|-|-| | 1 | dead |7 | quiet | | 2 | dark |8 | loud | | 3 | worrisome |9 | safe | | 4 | serious |10| warm | 5 | sad |11| jovial | | 6 | cold |12| festive | |d12 | Smells ||| |-|-|-|-| |1| dank |7 | fresh bread |2| sour beer |8 | bbq'ed meat |3| sweaty |9 | spices |4| moldy |10| chopped wood |5| wet dog |11| fresh herbs |6| smokey |12| perfume |d4| Crowdedness ||| |--|-|--|-| |1 | empty |3 | busy |2 | 1d6 tables have patrons |4 | packed |d12| Tavern archetypes |d12| | |---|--------------------------|---|-| | 1 | Thieves' den | 7 | Specific class | 2 | Roadside Inn | 8 | Specific race | 3 | Upper class dining club | 9 | Specific guild | 4 | Brothel |10 | For adventurers | 5 | Gambling house |11 | For merchants | 6 | Members-only club |12 | Blue-collar <!-- | (Thieves') Guild hangout | Caters to specifc race/guild/class | Upper-class dining club | | Gambling den / casino | Brothel --> ### Services Offered Inns and Taverns provide access to (false) gossip (quests, etc), bard songs, drinking games, perhaps a new ally or enemy, and the following list of more official services: * ***Lodging.*** Inns (as opposed to Taverns) provide lodging. * ***Stabling.*** Provides food, water and a stable for your horses. The PHB lists stabling at *5 sp* per day. * ***General Store.*** In isolated or very small towns the local Inn may double as a general store. * ***Gambling.*** Provides a place to gamble. See section on Gambling. * ***Brothel.*** Allows prostitutes on-premise, and provides room by the hour (at 20% the normal rate). * ***Other.*** Carrier pigeons, messenger services, ... ### Tavern Quality The tavern quality defines the quality of food and services, and thus the **sort of patrons** you will find here. It also defines the cost of lodging. Both are represented: || Quality | Lodging | |-|-------------|---------| |***Lower Class***|Wretched | 5 cp | ||Squalid | 7 cp | ||Poor | 1 sp | |***Middle Class***|Modest | 5 sp | ||Comfortable | 8 sp | |***Upper Class***|Wealthy | 2 gp | ||Aristocratic | 4 gp | * Default rate may be higher/lower depending on room type and price factor. * Brothels offer a stay per hour, which is about 20% of the normal night rate. #### Pricing Price is an optional factor; a place can be low quality, but ask high prices, or the other way around. \pagebreakNum ## Running the Tavern ### Opening hours Inns are open 24/7. Taverns may have opening hours. | Type | Opening hours | |----------------|---------------| | Regular tavern, lunch | 12:00-00:00 | Watering hole | 15:00-02:00 ### Staff | Size | Staff |--------|------ | Small | Bartender = Owner | Medium | 1 Bartender, 1-2 barmaids, a chef | Large | 2 Bartenders, 3-* barmaids, a chef + assistants, bouncers Additionally, there may be a stable boy ### Ordering Staff will ask players for drink/food (depending on time), and will describe the menu. See *"Food and Drinks"*. Menu categories are: Ale, wine, liquor, tea and food. ### Payment and tipping **Payments.** Unless the players want to make a run for it without paying, tell them to deduct the correct amount from there character sheet at any purchase. Normally, a tab is kept, which is paid when leaving the tavern. Rooms are paid for up-front. **Tipping.** May make tavern encounters needlessly more complicated, but it also provides opportunities for RP. Unless playing a table with emphasis on social encounters I'd recommend to exclude it from the game. ### What happens when? Taverns have a dynamic which we can reflect on by time of the day. | Time | Description | |--------|-------------| | 07:00 - 08:00 | Breakfast time | 11.00 - 12:00 | Lunch time | 16:00 - 17:00 | Happy hour (after work) | 17:00 - 18:00 | Dinner time | 00:00 | Family friendly taverns close | 02:00 | Slightly more rowdier taverns close | 04:00 | | 07:00 | The 'worst'(?) places close ### Local Customs Discuss these with the players up-front. As residents in the game world they are aware of the customs. You could unexpectedly change these when they are in foreign lands. \columnbreak ### Events and Activities Though some taverns are bastions of peace 'n quiet. Most often, they're not. Common events: | d4 | | | | |----|-----------|-|----| | 1 | Bar games | 3 | Gambling | 2 | Bar fight | 4 | Guild meeting ___ More inspiration on the d100 list: *"Tavern Encounters"*. http://dndspeak.com/2018/02/100-tavern-encounters/ \pagebreakNum ## Layout Some quick snippets to quickly generate a tavern on the fly. * Bar * Main area * Guestrooms * Stables * Kitchen * Storage * Private rooms TODO: *Modular Tavern* pieces. ### Bar * (Very) Long, Short, L-shaped, Circular. * Wood, Stone, Made out of half barrels * Barrels on it, Behind it (in stone half arches). * Liquors bottles, Candles, Lanterns. * Bartender: *Appendix D*. ### Main area * Stage * Hearth * Balconies, Stairs * Doors (Kitchen, Storage, Guestrooms, Outside, Private halls, Toilets) * Wrestling pit * Type of tables: - Long tables (communal) - Smaller round tables - Booths (privacy) - Chambers (more privacy) Is anybody serving? ### Guestroom * Wardrobe * Chest Simple rooms: * Straw bed(s) have straw pillows and linen sheets Luxury rooms: * Feather bed(s) * Table, quill and ink * Bedpan * Footlocker ### Stables ### Kitchen ### Storage ### Private rooms \pagebreakNum ## Food and Drinks These are foods and drinks found in The Forgotten Realms. See appendix E for descriptions. ### Menu The race of the owner or majority of patrons reflects the type of menu. Dwarven bars usually do not stock anything non-alcoholic. Elven bars are more refined stocking higher quality wines, tea's and craft beers. Human bars are varied. Higher end bars will have a larger assortment. Add a small surcharge for upscale locales. The higher quality the bar the larger the assortment. | Vessel | Size | |-|-| | Mug | 350ml | Pitcher | 750ml | Hand Keg | 2 gallons (7.5L) #### Ale | Cat. | Pint | Pitcher | |------|---------|---------| | Locally brewed |4 cp | 1 sp | Cheap |4 cp | 1 sp | Regular |6 cp | 2 sp | Superior |8 cp | 3 sp ___ A pitcher is 4 pints. Price x4, rounded down. ##### Cheap | | Description | |:---------------------|:----------------| | Locally brewed ale | Local brewery | Dimech Beer | Dwarven | Slow Spout | Thick and bitter ale | Yellow Snow | Watered down beer | Wizard's Quaff | Voonlar | | Wyrmwizz | Muddy ale from Skullport ##### Regular | | | |:---------------------|:-----------------| | Baldur's Gate Pale | From Luskan, Cutlass Inn | Belbuck | Spearmint beer, favored by Halflings | Bitter Black | Dark stout | Black Bottom | Rough, smoky ale | Brown Mold Beer | Stays cold forever | Dragon's Breath Beer | Strong and harsh | Elminster's Choice | Heavy bitter dark & cloudy | Golden Sands Brews: | From Calimshan | | - Basic | Purest form, no additions | - Gold | Cacti & nettle | - Orange | Orange & currant | Regular (cont'd) | Description |:---------------------|:-----------------| | Iraeboran North Brew | Dark amber, bitter | Night Ale | Strong, dark | Old One Eye | Light brew, spicy | Samman | Bitter brown ale | Shadowdark ale | Cloudy, frothy brown ale | Sleeping Dragon dark | Nutty brew made of oats and barley | Suzale (Purple Dragon Ale) | Nutty ale | Tanagyr's Stout | Heavy black stout ##### Superior | | | |:---------------------|:-----------------| | Luiren's Best | Sweet black thick stout | Spruce beer | Made from spruce tree #### Wine | Cat. | Mug¹ | Pitcher | Bottle | Hand keg | |----------|-----------------|---------|--------|----------| | Cheap | | | | | | Regular | 2 sp | 8 sp | 10 sp | | Superior | | ___ Bottle: price x5. Hand keg: .. ___ ¹) Upscale taverns will provide you with a glass instead. ##### Cheap | | Description | |:--------------------------|:------------| | Red / White | | Assassin vine wine | | Blood Wine | | Clarry | | Fire Wine | | Neverwinter black icewine | High quality, but affordable | Saravva | | Spiced wine | From Calimshan | Stonesulder wine | From the Abyss | Undermountain Alurlyath | | Westgate Ruby | | Winter Wine | ##### Regular | | | |:--------------------------|:------------| | Arabellan Dry | | Arrhenish | | Berduskan Dark | | Dragondew | | Firedrake | | Gorgondy wine | \pagebreakNum | Regular Wine (cont'd) | Description | |:--------------------------|:------------| | Heart of Wine | | Kaorph | Blue, floral | Manycherries wine | | Mint wine | | Rootweal | | Saerloonian Glowfire | | Saerloonian Special Vat | | Saerloonian Topaz | | Tethyrian tanagluth | Red, spiced | Utterdark | | Zzar | ##### Superior | | | |:--------------------------|:------------| | Jhuild | | Lathander's red | | Moktessa | | Mulhorandan lion-wine | | Ondal's wine | Magical wine #### Liquor | Cat. | Shot |----------|-----------------| | Cheap | 4 cp | | Regular | 6 cp | | Superior/Special | 1 sp | ___ Cheap, Regular: *Absinth, Brandy, Gin, Rum, Whiskey* | Special | Description | |:--------------------------|:--------------------------| | Ale flip | Hot drink, 1 rum,15 ale | Dragon's breath | Brandy | Elquesstria | Elven spirit | Elverquisst | Elven spirit | Fireseed | Has negligible effects on Dwarves and Gnomes | Flamebeard's Firebrandy | Fiery liquor | Gutbuster | Foul dwarven brew. Immunity to sleep and cold. | Moon Rum | Dark reddish purple | Moonshae Moonshine | | Seawine | <!-- ##### Alcohol (basic) | Drink | Cost Per Cup | Cost Per Bottle | |:--------|:-------:|:--------:| | Dravarian Blackbrew | 3cp | N/A | | Hjallmari Brownback | 5cp | N/A | | Anvilhands Special Brew | 2cp | N/A | | Redwater Wine | 1sp | 3gp | Royal Dravarian Whiskey | 3sp | 5gp | ##### Alcohol (exotic) | Alcohol | Cost Per Cup | Cost Per Bottle | Local Currency | D20 |:-------:|:-------:|:--------:|:-----------:|:--------------:|:---| | Dra'konian Fire Wine | 3sp | 5gp | 3 Silver Moons | 1-3 | | Bug Wine | 1sp | 3gp | 1 Silver Moon | 4-5 | | Drakespine Ale | 4cp | N/A | 4 Amber Moons | 6-7 | | Snowblood Wine | 2gp | 4pp | 2 Gold Suns | 8-9 | | Swamproot Wine | 1sp | 3gp | 1 Silver Moon | 10 | | Saatidan Stout | 2cp | N/A | 2 Amber Moons | 11 | | Ashgrass Ale (Alramad Alesh) | 5sp | N/A | 5 Silver Moons | 12 | | Wolfwater | 2sp | 4gp | 2 Silver Moons | 13 | | Dateran Spirit | 8sp | N/A | 8 Silver Moons | 14 | | Ura Tong Saltwater | 4sp | 6gp | 4 Silver Moons | 15 | | Sunglow Malt | 4gp | 6pp | 6 White Stars | 16 | | Criseon Golden Wine | 3gp | 5pp | 5 White Stars | 17 | | Silverwood White | 5gp | 7pp | 7 White Stars | 18 | | Athresian Nymphaea | 1gp | 3pp | 3 White Stars | 19 | | Zathuni White Rum (Alruwm Al'abyad) | 10gp | 12pp | 12 White Stars | 20 | --> \columnbreak #### Tea Add a surcharge when the Tea is from far away. | Tea | Local price | Source | |:--------------------|:------------|:--------| | Beorunna's cure-all | 8 cp | Savage Frontier | Nararoot | 6 cp | Faerûn | Sandberry Bush | 8 cp | Battle of Bones | Vauge Tea | 1 cp | Khôltar | Butter tea | 8 cp | Khazari | Pale Jade | 1 sp | Kara-Tur | Earth Dragon's Eye | 3 sp | Kara-Tur | Longjing | 5 sp | Kara-Tur | Mallow | 1 sp? | Maztika #### Food | Basic | Cost | |:------|-----:| | Oat Porridge, Wedge of Goat Cheese,<br>1/2 Loaf of Rye | 5cp | | Dried Turnip w/ Sweetroot, Fresh<br>Blackberries (Blackmark Special) | 6cp | | Smoked Mutton and Beetroot Stew,<br>1/2 Loaf of Rye | 7cp | | Roasted Pheasant w/ garlic, Potato and<br>Onion Stew, 1/2 Loaf of Rye w/ butter | 1sp, 5cp | | Drakebreath Stew, Manchet Loaf w/ butter,<br>Slice of Apple Pie w/ cream | 2sp, 5cp | | Superior | Cost | |:-----------------------------------------|-----:| | Roast Pork, 1/2 Loaf of Rye w/ butter | 9cp | | Smoked Sausage, Dried Onion | 1sp | | Salt Pork on Rye, Wedge of Auroch Cheese | 1sp, 5cp | | Roast Chicken Leg, Potato Stew, 1/2 Loaf of Rye/butter | 2sp | 1/2 Loaf of Rye w/ butter and garlic, Onion Stew | 3cp | Boiled Whitefish, Wedge of Goat Cheese, 1/2 Loaf of Rye | 7cp | Pickled Trout, Pork Chop, Roasted Potato and Garlic, 1/2 Loaf of Rye w/ butter | 2sp, 7cp | | Leg of Mutton, Biscuits w/ Gravy,<br>Stewed Carrot and Yam | 1sp, 3cp | | Boiled Sausage, Sweetroot Stew, 1/2 Loaf of Rye | 9cp | | Baked Chicken and Corn, Blueberry Tart<br>w/ cream, Wedge of Auroch Cheese | 3sp | | Braised Crab w/ Coriander, Blue<br>Cheese, Blackberry Tart w/ cream | 3sp, 8cp | | Steamed Duck w/ Broccoli, Manchet<br>Loaf w/ butter, Gravy | 2sp, 9cp | | Baked Veal and Leek, Wedge of Auroch<br>Cheese, Manchet Loaf w/ butter | 1sp, 6cp | <!-- past er niet meer op | Braised Shellfish, Dried Apricot, Blackberry Tart w/ cream | 3sp 3cp | 19 | | Porterhouse Steak, Biscuits w/ Gravy, Slice of Chocolate Cake | 4sp | 20 | --> \pagebreakNum #### Other items | Item | Price | Description | |:--------------------------|:------------|:------------| | Cigar | | | Haeptum | | Narcotic | Kammarth | | Narcotic ## Conditions <!-- ### High/Stoned Make a Constitution save after using a narcotic. | Substance | DC | |-----------|----| | Haeptum | | Kammarth | --> ### Drunk Make a *Constitution* save for every drink. The DC is set by the DM, and depends on strength of the drink. The DC should be lowered for watered down drinks or increased for fortified drinks. On a failed save you add one level of drunk. Rule of Thumb: | Drink | Normal DC | |--------|----| | Ale | 12 | | Wine | 13 | | Spirit | 14 | Dwarves and other creatures with resistance vs. poison can make the check with Advantage. | Level | Effects | |-------------|----------| | 1 Merry | <li> Adv. vs. Frightened.<br><li>Adv. on Performance checks<br><li>Disadv. on Intelligence checks and Saving throws. | 2 Drunk | <li>Disadv. on: Dexterity, Intelligence<br>and Wisdom checks and Saving throws.<br><li> You cannot take the Dash action. | 3 Unconscious | <li>You become *Unconscious*. A short rest removes one level of inebriation; a long rest removes all effects of inebriation. <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br> > ##### Variant: Hangover > Add one exhaustion level after a long rest, after having fallen unconscious. \columnbreak ## Gambling & Bar games Gambling is an easy, though risky, way of making money. A proper establishment is set-up such that the house always wins. Gambling may also be illegal, in which case it may be hidden and you will need to know who to ask. #### Events Happy hour, gambling events #### Bar games: * Armwresting (money may be betted) * Leg wrestling * Dwarven Roulette (drinking game) * Dagger pitching * Twezeliewop #### Gambling * Pitfighting (bet on a fighter) * Monster fighting (like rooster, only with [...]) * Dice Poker (Witcher 2) * Spider races ***Arm Wrestling.*** Simple version: Strength *Skill Contest* between the two players. Reroll when equal. A variant to bring some tension is to imagine two postitions between center and table. Winning the *Skill Contest* brings you one position closer. Rolling a 1 or a 20 brings you back or advances you by *two*. ***Leg wrestling.*** Akin to arm-wrestling, except participants lay on the floor on their backs, side-toside, their heads pointed in different directions. Players lock legs and try to flip each other over, a test of both strength and dexterity. ***Dwarven Roulette (drinking game).*** One tankard is beer mixed with piss. ***Dagger pitching.*** Players stand at one end of a 15' long "lane" and throw daggers at a 6' high wooden target. On the target is the outline of a man; the vital areas (heart, lungs, eyes, etc.) are represented in this outline. Players get three shots at the target with throwing daggers; they score points depending on the accuracy of the shot. Competition is fierce and sometimes dangerous. The Diamond Spider has a regular dagger pitch league, but anyone who cares to join in when it isn't league night is welcome. The minimum throwing distance is 12'; ajudicate attempts based on the normal dagger-throwing mechanics of your system. ***Twezeliewop.*** A large log is placed on the floor and two people face each other standing on the log. Each person must hold one hand behind his back; in his other hand he holds a large grain sack filled with goosefeathers. Each player attempts to knock the other off the log by hitting him with the sack. <!-- ***Dice Poker***: Todo. Player in possession of weighted dice (eg via "Charlatan background") gain an additional dice that they may choose to roll to cheat. When cheating, you choose the most favorable dice. Everytime you cheat you need to roll a *Deception* skill check. If you fail you're found out. The DC is set as follows: Starting DC = 10 (DM discretion), and increases by one at each successful attempt (a win). The DM may increase the DC if there are reasons to be suspicious, or if the bets are high. You may roll with advantage if you're proficient with the dice set. Weighted dice and marked card sets can be purchased from "Shady" dealers, costing resp. 1 gp and 5 gp. --> ***Spider races.*** Various arachnids are placed in glass-topped "lanes" and race for insects at the end of the lane. First spider there wins! ***Monster fighting.*** Trained or controlled monsters are pitched against each other. \pagebreakNum ## Appendix - A Tavern Names A name may be based on an origin story: * The Hag's End: It's said that this used to be a Hag's House, at night it might get haunted every now and then * New Beginnings: A tavern run by a group of retired adventurers who decided to start a new life. The name may simply reflect the name of the town, such as The Daggerford Inn. ___ (The...) ##### Misc/Descriptive <div style='column-count:2'><ul> <li>Road’s End <li>Keystone Roadhouse <li>Cedar Hearth Lodge <li>Headless Dragon <li>Devil's Arse <li>Blind Beholder <li>Westgate Beds and Brewery <li>Gutted Fish <li>Deepwater <li>The Dragon's Hoarde <li>Good Night Inn <li>Knotted Beard <li>Laughing Cat <li>Seven Priests <li>Wagonhouse <li>Wandering Minstrel <li>Lucky Die <li>Fiddler's Riddle <li>Jolly Cabbage <li>Thirsty Troll <li>Troll's Head <li>Alibi Bar <li>The Archer <li>Learned Goat <li>Old Haunt </ul></div> ##### Puns <div style='column-count:2'><ul> <li>Last Drop <li>Seven Drunken Knights <li>Broken Drum (can’t be beat) <li>Tipsy Tarrasque <li>Cloak and Stagger <li>Flagonborn <li>Duck and Cover <li>Grape Escape </ul></div> ##### Objects Add a color for extra flavouring. The object may be hung outside for travelers to easily recognize the place. <div style='column-count:2'><ul> <li>Copper Kettle <li>Rusty Blade <li>Rusty Nail <li>Broken Plow <li>Bronze Hook <li>Amber Casks <li>Bronze Buckle <li>Black Flagon <li>Broken Arrow <li>Crossed Daggers <li>Red Barrel Brewery <li>Three Swords <li>Brass Lantern </ul></div> ##### Heraldic Most often animal names combined with colors. | | | | | | |-|-|-|-|-| |Red | Orange | Yellow | Iron | Copper |Green | Blue | Gray | White | Silver |Purple| Pink | Brown | Black | Gold <div style='column-count:2'><ul> <li> The White Hart <li> The Black Stirge <li> The Blue Quipper <li> The Yellow Griffin <li> The Blue Boar <li> The Copper Dragon <li> The Red Lion <li> The Black Swan <li> The Silver Unicorn <li> The Black Horse <li> The Red Pony </ul></div> ##### Paired names <div style='column-count:2'><ul> <li>Mule and Mare <li>Cat and Fiddle <li>Frog and Firkin <li>Pig and Whistle <li>Piss and Whistle <li>Axe And Bramble <li>Pints and Potatoes <li>Flask and Sword <li>Axe and Compass <li>Cock and Hen <li>Devil and Deva <li>Eights and Aces <li>Fig and Gristle <li>Fox and Hound <li>Hammer and Anvil <li>Lion and Lantern <li>Slap and Tickle </ul></div> ##### Dwarven <div style='column-count:2'><ul> <li>Miner's Arms <li>Cavern Club </ul></div> ##### Misc UK pub names <div style='column-count:2'><ul> <li>The Moon Under Water <li>The Tap and Spile <li>The Slug and Lettuce <li>The Cat and Custard Pot <li>The Moon and Sixpence <li>Laughing Gravy <li>The Boot and Flogger <li>Dogget's </ul></div> #### Postfixes Besides Tavern and Inn... | | | |-|-| |Arms|Hearth| |Bar |Lodge| |Club|Pub| |Hall| #### Reources DMG page 113 provides a Tavern name generator. http://dndspeak.com/2017/12/100-tavern-names/ https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Well_Over_100_Tavern_Names_(DnD_Other) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_fictional_bars_and_pubs \pagebreakNum ## Appendix B - Features Tavern unique features * Aligned to a guild, temple or secret society? *Are there signs that show this?* * Illusions in guestroom (with idyllic tropical beach, etc) * Colorful birds are flying around inside #### Text over the bar * "Many times, a man’s mouth has broken his nose." * "In heaven there is no beer…That’s why we drink ours here." * "Here’s to our wives and girlfriends: May they never meet!" * ~"Everyone is wise until he speaks" * ~"The Gods invented whiskey to prevent the Dwarves from ruling the world" Sources: https://brandongaille.com/45-funny-and-witty-irish-sayings/ #### Decorations * Fish or Head of an (exotic) beast. #### Other ___ **Rumble Inn.** Once every hour a bell tolls and the whole inn shakes. The patrons all seem aware that this is going to happen and don't bat an eyelid as unattended glasses fall to the floor and shatter. All tables, chairs and stools are bolted to the ground to stop them tumbling every time there's a rumble. ___ **The Boney bar** is, if anything, creepier than it sounds. Not only are there skeletons serving you, nearly everything is made out of bones. The tables and chairs, a massive chandelier hanging in the centre of the room... even the mugs are skulls with the holes plugged up! ___ **Hunters Rest.** Adorning the walls of the three floors are the heads of all sorts of beasts, ranging from stags and boar to more exotic creatures like Owlbears and Displacer Beasts. There is a leaderboard filled with the top 20 hunter's names and how many points they have for the season. ___ **The Drunken Dummy.** Every night the owner is on stage with his wooden ventriloquist dummy. This thing looks creepy as hell, but they are telling some great jokes and the crowd is eating it all up! The act seems to show they have a complicated relationship, with the dummy regularly shouting down the owner and slapping him. It's a fantastic routine... or so it seems. ___ **The King's Armistice.** This tavern has been untouched by many wars over the years. Said to have been blessed by a mighty wizards final words as he sacrificed himself to end a long and gory war, it is a place to go for some respite during warring times. Upon entering all equipment disappears, including clothing. No magic seems to work either. ___ **The Roasting Duck.** Besides roasts, also every night, has on-stage roastings. Best roaster wins 30 gp. ___ **The Tower.** Tower with upstairs (open/closed) terrace with amazing views. ___ **The Knife & Pork.** With its very own in-house abattoir, feel free to select your favourite from a wide selection of pigs to chow down on this evening. It's the perfect place to be swined and dined! ___ **The Boar Inn.** This tavern seems really standard. Just a really old sweet couple who are like 90 years old. Offer tea and coffee and cakes rather than booze. There are those white lacy doilies on the tables and it's just proper classic old person vibe. However, you do notice a dull repetitive thudding through the floorboards. With some investigation you find a bright neon, seizure-inducing underground club. Everyone is covered in glow in the dark patterns. Drink and drugs are in high supply. If you decide to stay you're soon joined by the old couple who properly rave it up. They ask that you do not tell anyone else of their secret club because the nobles wouldn't approve it. In return you get half price food and drink, either upstairs or downstairs. ___ **Rise and Shine.** You arrive at the tavern after a hard day's dungeon diving, just to find it is shut. Looking at the opening hours you see it is open from 6AM-7AM. Who on earth is drinking at 6 in the morning?? If they go during open hours they find it is absolutely heaving with customers, drunkards stumbling out after being in there for just a few minutes. Whilst inside you notice time is so much slower too. It will feel like hours pass whilst inside, even if you're only in there for 10 minutes of real time. (Maximum 12 hours in the 1 hour it's open, so 10 minutes real time would be 2 hours drinking time, for example) ___ ___ ___ Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDBehindTheScreen/comments/ancztc/50_weird_wonderful_taverns/ \pagebreakNum ## Appendix D - NPC * Barkeeper * Barmaid * Cook * Bouncer * Stable boy ## Bartender, Innkeeper There is an important distinction between the bartender and the innkeeper. The latter actually owns the place and has more on the line. ___ > ## Bartender/Innkeeper > ___ > - **Armor Class** 10 > - **Hit Points** 5 (1d8+1) > - **Speed** 30 ft. >___ >|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA| >|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:| >|8 (-1)|10 (+0)|13 (+1)|12 (+1)|14 (+2)|15 (+2)| >___ > - **Skills** Insight +4, Persuasion +4, Deception +4, Investigation +3 > - **Languages** Common > ___ > > ***The first to know.*** All the gossip from the city comes to the tavern first. > > ***I know a guy.*** Due to his job, a innkeeper has some known contacts on the underworld. With a proper gold or persuasion, he can make things happen. > > ### Actions > ***Dagger.*** *Melee weapon attack:* +2, 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 2(1d4) Piercing damage > > ***Dagger.*** *Ranged weapon attack:* +2, range 20/60 ft., one target. *Hit:* 2(1d4) Piercing damage |d8|Personality Trait |--|-----------------| |1 | I've sampled the best concoctions around and model my own after them. |2 | I speak with every patron I don't recognize. |3 | I like to sing a tune to entertain my patrons. |4 | I pride myself on having the best quality food and drinks. |5 | I don't judge those who pass through my doors. All are welcome. |6 | I like to give free drinks to people I REALLY like. |7 | I never forget a face. Nor a bar tab. |8 | I'm handy when it comes to many tasks, a veritable jack of all trades. |d6|Ideal |--|-----| |1 | **Charity.** I donate some of my profits and leftovers to the poor to help them get back on their feet. (Good) |2 | **My pub, my rules.** I won't hesitate kicking someone out who doesn't like that. (Lawful) |3 | **Brawler.** I like a good fight every once in a while. I can be very ingenuitive in a brawl, using anything within reach. (Chaotic) |4 | **Greed.** Business is top priority and I need gold to keep everything running. I don't ask questions about who's doing what in my bar. (Evil) |5 | **Respect.** Paying customers are first come, first served and are greeted with cold brews. (Neutral) |6 | **Manager.** I welcome anyone who comes through my doors and doesn't make a ruckus. (Any) |d6|Bond |--|-----| |1 | I have a significant number of repeat customers whom I can trust. |2 | My collection of vintage wines/ales/spirits is unprecedented in my hometown. |3 | My bartender/barmaid is someone I can always turn to when things get hectic. |4 | Day in and day out I can always turn to my family. They support my choices no matter what. |5 | The town's guild hall keeps my tavern supplied with adventurers. I share a kinship with the guilds and their money is always welcome. |6 | I craft my own brews with a secret method and ingredients. |d6|Flaw |--|-----| |1 | I cannot go too far or stay away too long from my tavern. It's my precious to me than any amount of gold. |2 | I owe a huge debt for my tavern. I pay it back best I can, and hope the debt is not collected soon. |3 | I drink as often as I can, especially from the tavern's stash. It's the only way I can get through the horrors. |4 | When someone tells me a story, I must listen to it and believe every word. |5 | My family raised me up specifically for great deeds and I abandoned them. |6 | After spending a long time among the noise and ruckus, my hearing and sensitivity has almost wasted away. #### Some names, in a pinch.. ##### human, male Durand, Gustave, Barthold, Piligrim ##### human, female Edith, Ethelgard, Farahilda, Herenborg \pagebreakNum ## Barmaid, tavern wench Have you ever wanted to spend your days babysitting belligerent drunkards while trying desperately to earn a living? Well too bad, someone has to do it. As a Barmaid you spent your life using charisma and/or brute strength to "persuade" drunkards to follow the rules like everybody else. #### Proficiencies ___ - **Weapons:** Improvised weapons (serving tray, tankard, etc.) - **Skills:** Insight (Wis), Persuasion (Cha), Deception (Cha) Choose an instrument, or a language. ___ > ## Barmaid > ___ > - **Armor Class** 10 > - **Hit Points** 4 (1d8) > - **Speed** 30 ft. >___ >|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA| >|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:| >|8 (-1)|13 (+1)|10 (+0)|12 (+1)|14 (+2)|15 (+2)| >___ > - **Skills** Insight +4, Persuasion +4, Deception +4 > - **Languages** Common > ___ > > ***The first to know.*** All the gossip from the city comes to the tavern first. > > ***Plastered Persuasion.*** After spending years tending to the regular drunkards and new faces in the establishment you work in, you have become an expert at getting what you want from the drunk, the tipsy and the plastered. You gain advantage on any charisma skill check on a target, if that target is considered drunk. > > ### Actions > ***Serving tray/Tankard.*** *Melee weapon attack:* +2, 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 2(1d4) bludgeoning damage |d8|Personality Trait |--|-----------------| |1 | I understand that sometimes a little bit of flirting goes a long way. |2 | Regulars always get the cheapest drinks. New-comers are almost always trouble. |3 | Drinking on the job is never a problem. |4 | My quick temper can end as many problems as it starts. At least, that's what I tell myself. |5 | Sleazebag pervert is one bad comment away from a slap. |6 | A jolly smile and cheerful laugh is the best way to start the day. |7 | I hate my job and everyone I have to serve. |8 | My loyalty to my employer is unmatched. |d6|Ideal |--|-----| |1 | **Kindness.** Service with a smile is everyone's right. (Good) |2 | **Strictly Business.** You get what you pay for and I can't help that. (Lawful) |3 | **Loose Change.** The drunk make easy money for stealing. (Evil) |4 | **Work Ethic.** Hard days work for a hard days pay. (Neutral) |5 | **Fickle.** My time is worth whoever is paying me. (Chaotic) |6 | **Self-Betterment.** I'm working to be the best I can be. (Any) |d6|Bond |--|-----| |1 |My employer saved me from a horrible fate. I want to repay him properly |2 |The regulars keep money in my pocket and food on my table, they're like family. |3 |A great debt keeps me tied to this tavern. |4 |I will never forget the name of the adventurer who saved me from a cruel fate. |5 |My family has run this tavern for years. |6 |I work at a tavern to support my family. |d6|Flaw |--|-----| |1 |My bar was raided, which has led to a natural distrust of authority figures. |2 |I am a perfect example for why you shouldn't sample your own product. |3 |I can never turn down a chance to gamble. |4 |I'm willing to try anything to have a good time. |5 |A little coin and I will do anything you want. |6 |Never leave money out around me. #### Some names, in a pinch.. ##### human, female Agatha, Barbala, Lora, Regula, Verena \pagebreakNum ## Bouncer The tough guy who has to deal with bad patrons. These are level 1-2 fighters for bigger establishments or just tough guys in case of small establishments. Smaller establishments usually don't have bouncers. Establishments which attracts the nastier type of patron will have tougher or a few extra. #### Proficiencies ___ - **Armor:** Light armor - **Weapons:** Simple weapons - **Skills:** Insight (Wis), Intimidation (Cha) ___ > ## Bouncer > ___ > - **Armor Class** 11 (padded) > - **Hit Points** 11 (2d8+2) > - **Speed** 30 ft. >___ >|STR|DEX|CON|INT|WIS|CHA| >|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:|:---:| >|15 (+2)|14 (+2)|10 (+0)|8 (-1)|13 (+1)|12 (+1)| >___ > - **Skills** Insight +4, Intimidation +3 > - **Languages** Common > ___ > > ***Escorting out.*** The bouncer has advantage on grapple checks. > > ### Actions > ***Club.*** *Melee weapon attack:* +2, 5 ft., one target. *Hit:* 2(1d4) bludgeoning damage |d8|Personality Trait |--|-----------------| |1 | I am always polite and respectful. |2 | My friends know they can rely on me no matter what. |3 | Drinking on the job is never a problem. |4 | Breaking up a brawl is the fun part of my day. |5 | I can stare down a hell hound without flinching. |6 | I enjoy being strong and able to protect others. |7 | My language is as foul as a bug-bear. |8 | My loyalty to my employer is unmatched. |d6|Ideal |--|-----| |1 | **Sacrifice.** Our lot is to lay down our lives for others. (Good) |2 | **Strictly Business.** You get what you pay for and I can't help that. (Lawful) |3 | **Abusive.** People will always do as I say with force. (Evil) |4 | There will always be crime, as sure as there will be guards. (Neutral) |5 | **Fickle.** My time is worth whoever is paying me. (Chaotic) |6 | I love my tavern, and I will do anything to protect it. (Any) |d6|Bond |--|-----| |1 | My employer saved me from a horrible fate. I want to repay him properly |2 | It is my duty to protect the tavern and its patrons. |3 | A great debt keeps me tied to this tavern. |4 | My honor is my life. |5 | I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves. |6 | I work at a tavern to support my family. |d6|Flaw <-update |--|-----| |1 |My bar was raided, which has led to a natural distrust of authority figures. |2 |I am a perfect example for why you shouldn't sample your own product. |3 |I can never turn down a chance to gamble. |4 |I'm willing to try anything to have a good time. |5 |A little coin and I will do anything you want. |6 |Never leave money out around me. #### Some names, in a pinch.. ##### human, male Berolt, Draga, Hanry, Hraban, Odibrand \pagebreakNum # Appendix E - Drink descriptions ### Ale #### Baldur's Gate Pale ___ - **Made by:** Baldur's Gate - **Quality:** - **Availability:** Common in the North of Faerûn #### Belbuck ___ - **Made by:** Halflings - **Quality:** A translucent green spearmint beer favored by halflings. #### Bitter Black ___ - **Made by:** Arabel - **Quality:** This heavy dark stout tasted best when served at cellar temperatures. Arabellans looked down upon anyone drinking it at a different temperature. Bitter Black had a dark black color with a thick head of deep brown foam. *See Aurora Whole Realms Catalog p. 127* #### Black Bottom ___ - **Made by:** Cormyr - **Quality:** An ale with a rough-edged, smoky taste. #### Brown Mold Beer ___ - **Made by:** Humans, Dwarves; Usually connected to a temple. - **Quality:** Normal Beer made from Brown Mold is usually safe to drink. There is nothing that can be considered extremely dangerous about the mold once a Cure Disease spell has been cast on it. The beer has a strong malted taste. What is special about this beer is that it is always cold at 4 degrees Celsius). This beer will stay cold forever, even in the hottest climates. For some reason when this mold is fermented it retains its cold nature. To make Brown Mold Beer, the brewery must obtain some live mold. This means finding a way to transport the mold without it absorbing all the heat from whoever is transporting the mold. A container made from the hide of Draco Rigidus Frigidus (White Dragon) would be the best. With enchanted hides from a Winter Wolf being adequate. Before fermentation the mold must be killed. The most efficient way to kill the mold is to cast a Cure Disease spell on it. Then the mold should ferment normally. The Cure Disease spell should stop the cold absorption that allows the mold to grow. Sometimes if the spell does not work correctly (25%) the liquid will freeze after it is poured from the bottle. #### Dimech Beer ___ - **Made by:** Dwarves - **Quality:** Poor This potent beer was created by the dwarf Dimech who became quite fond of brewing. Dimech kept one strapped under his neck like a Saint Bernard with a tube going thru his beard so he could drink anywhere with nobody seeing him. He discovered during a fireball one day, his beer is flammable as it blew up under his chin. (He failed his critical check and due to the special circumstances his beard burnt off.) Now "stubble" as he is affectionately called has a new weapon discovered by accident. He made a few small casks for use in combat. He throws them as a cocktail, but it is so thick that it acts like napalm (1d10 points of damage per cask). **Game Effects:** The beer is so potent that the any non-dwarf drinker must make a Constitution check or else grimace and make an involuntary "Uckgh!" sound. If he fails, then another check must be made or he vomits. The beer gets the drinker drunk fast. The Constitution check for intoxication is made with a -5 penalty rather than a -1. #### Dragon's Breath Beer ___ - **Made by:** Sembia - **Quality:** This beer had a strong and harsh flavor. It was best served with dark rye bread and death cheese. *See Aurora Whole Realms Catalog p. 127* #### Elminster's Choice ___ - **Made by:** Immersea - **Quality:** This dark beer had a thick head and was clouded with yeast. It had a smokey aftertaste. It remained unclear if Elminster actually favored this beer or if it was a simple marketing ploy by Aurora's. *See Aurora Whole Realms Catalog p. 127* #### Fire Beer ___ - **Made by:** Gnomes - **Quality:** Normal While some unscrupulous tavern owners would have people think that this drink is made on/from the Elemental Plane of Fire, it is actually nothing more than obscure gnomish ale that started life as a practical joke (as the race is often know for). The primary ingredients (at least those different from other beers) are a combination of cinnamon and hot peppers. Definitely an acquired taste and one of the few beers that needs a water chaser. #### Golden Sands Brews: ___ - **Made by:** Calimshan - **Quality:** Golden Sands Brews encompassed several different lagers from Calimshan. They were only available from vendors in Waterdeep and Baldur's Gate and were also sold through Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. *See Aurora Whole Realms Catalog p. 127* The different types of Golden Sands brews are listed below: \pagebreakNum * Golden Sands Basic – The purest form of the Golden Sands lagers, this brew did not contain any additional flavorings. It had a light yellow coloration. * Golden Sands Gold – This lager contained flavor from select cacti and nettles, adding a distinctly sharp taste to the drink. It had a deep golden color. * Golden Sands Orange – Orange and currant were used to flavor this lager, giving it a slightly acidic aftertaste. This lager was the sweetest of the Golden Sands brews. #### Iraeboran North Brew ___ - **Made by:** Iraebor - **Quality:** Iriaeboran North Brew was a local brew from Iriaebor. This beer was appreciated by the commoners more than those with more refined palettes. It had a dark amber color combined with a bitter aftertaste. Iriaeborans called this the "bite of the north winds". *See Aurora Whole Realms Catalog p. 128* #### Luiren's Best ___ - **Made by:** Smokardin clan, Luiren - **Quality:** Excellent Sweet black thick stout, Luiren's Best was a heavy stout beer. It was jet-black and had a thick consistency. Luiren's Best had a sweet aftertaste. It was the favored beer in Luiren, Halruaa, and the Shining South. Sembia was able to acquire limited quantities on occasion. *See Aurora Whole Realms Catalog p. 128* #### Night Ale ___ - **Made by:** Voonlar, for the Swords Meet Inn. - **Quality:** This strong ale was very dark in color and thus the name. It was available by the tankard for 1 sp each. The cost of a room at the inn included a meal and all the ale one cared to drink. Visitors could also buy a meal and a bottomless tankard of ale for 8 sp. #### Old One Eye ___ - **Made by:** Llorbauth, Hills' Cheer Distillery & Brewery - **Quality:** Araneth Idogyr acquired the recipe for Old One Eye from a cyclops whom he met, and befriended, during the Goblin Wars of 1358 DR. Similar to the brews from Calimshan, this brew had a light coloring but a higher alcohol content compared to its northern counterparts. Old One Eye had a red coloration that developed during the brewing process. The aftertaste was decidedly hot due to its secret ingredients. It was considered one of the best liquors one could purchase outside of the Purple Hills. *See Aurora Whole Realms Catalog p. 128* #### Samman ___ - **Made by:** Duergar from Gracklstugh - **Quality:** Samman ale had bitter flavor and was brown in color. #### Shadowdark ___ - **Made by:** Shadowdale - **Quality:** Shadowdark ale was a light, bitter tasting ale, brewed in Shadowdale. It has a dark brown cloudy bubbling appearance and a yellow foamy head. It was first served at the Old Skull Inn but was later sold in many areas of Faerûn. #### Sleeping Dragon dark ___ - **Made by:** Thrun Samallahan (human) from Rassalantar - **Quality:** Sleeping Dragon dark was a drink brewed by Thrun Samallahan at the Sleeping Dragon inn. The drink was made from the local oats and barley and had a nutty flavor with a pleasant bite. #### Slow Spout ___ - **Made by:** Duergar - **Quality:** Slow Spout was a Duergan ale that was thick and bitter. It was so named because it tended to swirl around in one's insides until it was "spouted" back up. In Menzoberranzan, it was mostly enjoyed by goblins and kobolds, but it was not unknown for drow to drink it. #### Spruce beer ___ - **Made by:** Humans from Wheloon, Cormyr - **Quality:** Made from the spruce tree. Orlenstar Thirlthorn, a druid of Silvanus and caretaker of the God's Grove shrine in Wheloon, Cormyr, brewed his own spruce beer by 1358 DR. This was one of a number of factors that made the grove a popular spot for locals. #### Suzale (Purple Dragon Ale) ___ - **Made by:** Cormyr - **Quality:** Suzale, also known as Purple Dragon ale, was a fine-quality nutty ale. The ale was first brewed for King Azoun IV of Cormyr but over time it became sold across Faerûn. The name was a pun on the city of Suzail, the seat of power in Cormyr. #### Tanagyr's Stout ___ - **Made by:** Moonsea - **Quality:** This beer was a heavy black stout with a malty flavor. It was on par with Evermead when considering its headiness. It was one of a scant few items exempted from trade embargoes against Zhentil Keep. Long confined to the Moonsea, it was traded to the south in the mid–14th century DR, sold in unmarked barrels to escape the stigma of that area. \pagebreakNum #### Yellow Mold Beer ___ - **Made by:** Humans, Dwarves - **Quality:** Normal There is nothing truly dangerous about beers made from Yellow Mold. There is a slight chance that if some spores survive the fermentation process that the drinker will suffer from hallucinations for 1d4 hours (GM's choice). There is a fifteen percent (15%) chance that enough spores will survive the process to cause hallucinations, in one bottle or keg. The mold must be killed without destroying it. This means that fire based spells or flames can not be used to kill the mold. Once the mold colony is dead it can be safely transported to the place of fermentation. The mold is fermented normally and produces alight tasting and pale beer #### Yellow Snow ___ - **Made by:** All - **Quality:** Poor Yellow snow is a special brew almost all taverns are familiar with. The ingredients are one cask of a good beer, several casks of water (depending on the cheapness of the maker), and a bottle or two of poor quality wine. The best that can be said is that this beer will keep you going all night. #### Wizard's Quaff ___ - **Made by:** Voonlar - **Quality:** Poor Wizard's Quaff was an ale brewed in Voonlar specifically for the Whistling Wizard inn. More accurately described as a small beer, the Wizard's Quaff was a locally brewed, low-quality drink. Its only redeeming feature was that it was free to those staying in the inn. The price for non-paying guests was likely a copper or two, but few willingly chose to have another round if they could afford better. #### Wyrmwizz ___ - **Made by:** Gyudd's Distillery, Skullport - **Quality:** Poor An extremely low quality, muddy beverage. ### Wine #### Arabellan Dry ___ - **Made by:** Arabel - **Quality:** 25 This fine red wine was best served at cellar temperature. It was dry with a slight woodsy undertone with a hint of berry. *See Aurora Whole Realms Catalog p. 129* #### Arrhenish ___ - **Made by:** Cormyr - **Quality:** Normal Arrhenish was a sweet Cormyrian wine. Although it was popular in the royal court, connoisseurs thought it was swill. #### Assassin vine wine ___ - **Made by:** All? - **Quality:** Cheap Assassin vine wine was a wine brewed from the berries of the murderous assassin vine. The berries were tough and bitter, yet hearty. They made for a heady wine. Assasin vine grows in temperate forests. Ardeep Forest, east of Waterdeep. Flooded Forest, between the Vast and the Moonsea. Vast Swamp. #### Berduskan Dark ___ - **Made by:** Berdusk - **Quality:** 24 This heavy wine was dark and sweet with a slight burning aftertaste. Possessed of a high alcohol content, this wine was eagerly sought throughout the Realms. At one point this wine was bottled thanks to cooperation between guilds in Berdusk. However, a falling out between the Vinter's and Alchemists guilds ended the bottling process. Dry Berduskan was said to pair well with a dish of Tharsultan prawns cooked with plover's eggs in garlic butter. *See Aurora Whole Realms Catalog p. 129* #### Blood Wine ___ - **Made by:** Aglarond - **Quality:** 4 This heavy-bodied wine had deep red tones complimented by a full taste with a slight afterbite. Blood Wine used shriveled grapes that only grew on vines rumored to be possessed by spirits who performed act of cruelty during life. #### Clarry ___ - **Made by:** - **Quality:** 2 Clarry was made by blending common table wines with honey and spices. Pink Clarry was used for special occasions. #### Dragondew ___ - **Made by:** Cormyr - **Quality:** ? . #### Fire Wine ___ - **Made by:** Old Empires - **Quality:** 18sp Crafted in the Old Empires, this black wine burned the belly with its rich spices. Fire Wine was rumored to have a few medicinal properties. *See Aurora Whole Realms Catalog p. 130* #### Firedrake ___ - **Made by:** Cormyr - **Quality:** Firedrake was a type of wine in Cormyr. It was served warm in cold salt-rimmed glasses. \pagebreakNum #### Gorgondy wine ___ - **Made by:** Gnomes from the Underdark - **Quality:** Gorgondy wine was a gnomish wine made from water drawn from a series of magical pools. These waters offered glimpses of the past to those who consumed it. #### Heart of Wine ___ - **Made by:** Zakhara - **Quality:** half gallon/pitcher=2gp Heart of Wine was a special alcoholic beverage found in Zakhara. It was made by aging wine in the desert heat or mountain snows until all of the water evaporated or froze, leaving behind a potent substance. As with all alcoholic drinks, Heart of Wine was forbidden in any area controlled by moralists. #### Jhuild ___ - **Made by:** Rashemen - **Quality:** Excellent; 7-15gp/tankard outside R. A thick, dark reddish-brown alcoholic beverage that created the sensation of fire in the imbiber's belly, thus earning its name. Jhuild was an extremely potent and spicy wine, and was reputed to have medicinal qualities. The Witches of Rashemen grew the herbs, grapes, and fruits that were used in distilling the wine in the magic-laced soil of the Urlingwood. It was often used as part of a berserker warrior's ritual of invoking the berserker rage. Also known as Rashemi firewine, Rashemaar firewine, or thrallwine. It's considered to be the national drink of Rashemen. #### Kaorph ___ - **Made by:** Sword Coast - **Quality:** Kaorph was a type of fine wine that could be found throughout the Sword Coast, made available by the Highmoon Trading Coster. The mercantile organization held exclusive rights to its import and sale. This wine had a somewhat unique hue, possessing a vivid, clear-blue color. Despite this almost tropical appearance, it didn't possess a fruity taste, rather a more floral flavor. #### Lathander's red ___ - **Made by:** Priests of Lathander in Dagger Falls - **Quality:** Excellent Lathander's Red was a variety of wine brewed by the priests of Lathander in Dagger Falls. A valuable red wine, it was typically kept in small casks below Lathander's Light (Temple in Dagger Falls). #### Manycherries wine ___ - **Made by:** - **Quality:** Manycherries wine was a popular wine served in Waterdeep and consumed by nobles. #### Mint wine ___ - **Made by:** Gold Dragon, *Galgentor* - **Quality:** #### Moktessa ___ - **Made by:** Dambrath - **Quality:** Excellent Made from rich white grapes, Moktessa was enjoyed by humans and drow. This fine wine was hard to come by even in Dambrath because of the high demand. It was virtually unknown outside of Dambrath. #### Mulhorandan lion-wine ___ - **Made by:** Mulhorand - **Quality:** Excellent Select vintages were considered to be of exceptional taste by wine connoisseurs. #### Neverwinter black icewine ___ - **Made by:** Neverwinter - **Quality:** Excellent (7sp/bottle) Considered somewhat rare, black icewine was held in high regard both by local Neverwintans, and by wine enthusiasts along the Sword Coast. Black icewine was made by farmers in the area around Neverwinter. #### Ondal's wine ___ - **Made by:** Ondal - **Quality:** Ondal's wine were white or golden wines made by the mage and vintner Ondal prior to the spellplague. When the spellplague struck in 1385 DR, Ondal's manor and most of his wine cellar was destroyed. A few wagonloads of wine escaped destruction and these were soon recovered and disbursed throughout the Realms. The wine was noteworthy in that the spellplague infused wild magic into the bottles and, whenever a bottle was opened, uncontrolled destructive magic was released. Numerous groups attempted to find the remaining bottles and either destroy them or use them for nefarious purposes. #### Rootweal ___ - **Made by:** Aglarond - **Quality:** A red wine that originated from the forests of the Yuirwood in Aglarond. The beverage had the color of red silk and was a smooth, full-bodied wine. Its flavor was described as "a forest meadow alive in the glad light of the sun". #### Saerloonian Glowfire ___ - **Made by:** Searloon - **Quality:** 26sp This renowned wine had a slight luminescence, adding a mystical quality to the wine. Neither sweet or dry, this aromatic wine conjured images of refreshing summer breezes. Its flavor evoked the taste of pears. *See Aurora Whole Realms Catalog p. 130* \pagebreakNum #### Saerloonian Special Vat ___ - **Made by:** Searloon - **Quality:** 28sp This pale red wine contained a wonderful blend of sweet fruit and grains, creating a smooth body that left a tingle on the tongue. It was speculated the "special recipe" for Saerloonian Special was just over half raspberry and strawberry, blended with some grains for a smooth taste and textured body. *See Aurora Whole Realms Catalog p. 130* #### Saerloonian Topaz ___ - **Made by:** Searloon - **Quality:** 2gp This dry yellow-amber colored wine had a nutty flavor with fruity overtones. *See Aurora Whole Realms Catalog p. 130* #### Saravva ___ - **Made by:** Amn - **Quality:** Normal An Amnian wine made from grapes of the vineyards near the halfling city of Esmeltaran. It was tinted green and possessed a particularly tart taste. #### Spiced wine ___ - **Made by:** Calimshan - **Quality:** Normal; price depends on spices used 25sp-3gp/cask Spiced wine was said to be an effective remedy against nausea, cough and sore throat. Each individual spice was used to make a different flavor of spiced wine. Typical flavors which could be ordered through Aurora's included raisins, cinnamon, fennel, anise, nutmeg and clove. *See Aurora Whole Realms Catalog p. 131* #### Stonesulder wine ___ - **Made by:** Stonesulder, The Abyss - **Quality:** Stonesulder wine was a white wine produced by crushing berries and vines found in the Abyss. It took its name from the merchant Arlast Stonesulder who popularized its use. This wine was yellow in color and had a sharp flavor. Stonesulder wine was often used in cooking because it could bind sauces and gravies to food. It had to be fermented in hardwood barrels and, unlike other wines, in a damp and warm environment. #### Tethyrian tanagluth ___ - **Made by:** Cormyr? - **Quality:** A red spiced wine. #### Undermountain Alurlyath ___ - **Made by:** Undermountain - **Quality:** 8gp This sweet white wine had a slightly nutty aftertaste. Undermountain Alurlyath glowed with silver and green light, further enhancing its fully body on a romantic evening. It was usually stored in special ceramic bottles during transport to keep the light from fading. A wine crafted somewhere in Undermountain and sold through contacts in Skullport. #### Utterdark ___ - **Made by:** Bogbrook, Cormyr - **Quality:** Utterdark was described as a black wine rather than a red for its incredibly dark coloration. It had a raw, fiery, and almost salty flavor, but was a potent liquor. Distinctly an acquired taste, it was not a popular wine, though those who enjoyed it did so immensely. The wine was made by a number of families in Bogbrook using a secret process and secret ingredients that were closely guarded by them. These usually included the juice of berries that grew on their lands and various spices like crushed mustard seed, giving them distinct flavors. Each family had its own unique recipe and vintages they held to be the best. The vintages made by the Jhalonsons and Ittreers were highly regarded by utterdark fanciers, while the Athantals sold one with a recently rediscovered combination of seasonings that was quickly growing in popularity around 1367 DR. Fans of utterdark could be found in numbers in Sembia and Westgate, further afield in Amn and Chessenta, and even as far away as Waterdeep. It was often used as a marinade to hide the taste of spoiled food, so, along with its potency, it was popular with many ship's quartermasters on the Inner Sea. Chefs of large kitchens could also make use of it. Utterdark was the thing that humble Bogbrook was known for. Utterdark wine was sold at the village's own Utter Inn. #### Westgate Ruby ___ - **Made by:** Westgate, Dragon Coast - **Quality:** 13sp This bold crimson wine was slightly acidic. It was complimented best when served with a beef or a hearty stew. *See Aurora Whole Realms Catalog p. 131* #### Winter Wine ___ - **Made by:** North Faerûn - **Quality:** 33sp This purplish wine was made after allowing the grapes to freeze on the vine. Winter Wine was was typically served in small portions with dessert since it was strong and sweet. It also had a slight spicy tone. #### Zzar ___ - **Made by:** Sword Coast, North - **Quality:** A fortified sherry wine popular in Waterdeep. Zzar had an orange color and an almondy scent (and flavor). Most elves disdained it. It was made by fortifying sluth (a dry, sparkling white wine) with an almond liqueur. Zzar was produced at wineries such as the House of Good Spirits in Waterdeep. \pagebreakNum ### Liquor #### Absinthe ___ - **Made by:** Humans - **Quality:** Excellent An alcoholic liqueur flavored with wormwood, an aromatic plant that provides nice flavor and color to absinthe. "Madness and death are not things to which I aspire." is a common saying to those that refuse absinthe. Absinthe is highly toxic to the nervous system causing madness and death. Most regions make absinthe illegal because of its great danger. If you wish to add insanity effects: https://www.scribd.com/doc/19508351/D-D-Alcohol #### Ale flip ___ - **Made by:** - **Quality:** Hot drink, 1 rum,15 ale #### Dragon's breath ___ - **Made by:** Hillsfar - **Quality:** A brandy-like liquor exported from the city of Hillsfar in the Moonsea. #### Elquesstria ___ - **Made by:** Evereska? - **Quality:** A variety of elven spirit. It was available at the Halfway Inn outside Evereska, among other places. #### Elverquisst ___ - **Made by:** Evereska - **Quality:** Excellent A variety of elven spirit. Elverquisst was ruby colored, "distilled from sunshine and rare summer fruits." It was smooth but flecked with gold. It was generally stored in bottles made of transparent crystal, capable of absorbing light. Upon speaking a specific phrase in Elvish, the light gathered into thirteen distinct points that resembled the constellation Correlian. The rare fruits that were used in making elverquisst were orosks and resmers. As of the Year of Wild Magic, 1372 DR, these plants only grew in Evereska and a few other isolated valleys around Faerûn. Elverquisst was highly prized by elves, especially in autumn. A ritual was involved in drinking Elverquisst. The ritual involved a chant, pouring the liquid into a goblet, swirling it around, sharing it with others, and offering a ritual bow of the head in thanks. #### Fireseed ___ - **Made by:** Dwarves - **Quality:** The liquor had negligible effects on dwarves and gnomes. Fireseed was more potent to other races, however, either increasing natural resistances or debilitating drunkenness. Dwarves and expert brewers could easily identify fireseed by its smell. It was stored in brown glass bottles that contained six shots. #### Flamebeard's Firebrandy ___ - **Made by:** Dwarves (Bryn Shander, Mirabar) - **Quality:** Poor This Fiery liquor is in fact a cheap rotgut from Mirabar that Ogden Flamebeard, proprietor of Kelvin's Comfort in Bryn Shander, purchased in bulk and then relabeled and resold at a considerably higher price. #### Gutbuster ___ - **Made by:** Dwarves - **Quality:** Poor A strong dwarven brew consumed by the dwarves of northwest Faerûn. Gutbuster was a strong drink that only the toughest dwarves and foolhardiest non-dwarves would ever attempt to drink. However, if the drinker survived it, they were granted immunity to sleep and cold for some time. It was described as the "most foul-tasting concoction ever brewed. #### Moon Rum ___ - **Made by:** Moon Mountain Brewery, Secomber - **Quality:** Normal A strong, fiery drink that was anything but subtle. It was distilled from sugar beets and was a dark reddish purple. Moon Rum was not very popular as a straight drink, but it was very popular as a mixer for making ale flips and was even sold in topkegs in the correct proportion with Moon Mountain Ale. #### Seawine ___ - **Made by:** Nasaqh Estates, Mount Sar, Sword Coast North - **Quality:** A name given to a potent liqueur produced at the Nasaqh Estates on Mount Sar, in the Sword Coast North region. It was popular in Waterdeep among wealthy merchants. \pagebreakNum ### Narcotics #### Haeptum Harvested from Laerakond. Not much is known. #### Kammarth A magical drug concocted from a rare forest root and a subterranean fungus. ____ **Description:** It was taken as a powder or as a beige jelly and was either eaten or taken through skin contact; the former was a more effective way to experience its effects. While it was a magical drug, the producer didn't need to be able to cast magic. ____ **Effects:** A potent stimulant, Kammarth made one feel good and energetic but it also had real effects. First, the magical effect of the drug bestowed the effects of the spell *expeditious retreat*, one of the few ways for non-spellcasters to obtain it. The duration of this magical effect was a few minutes (no concentration required). About a minute after the initial effect kicked in, Kammarth heightened the base agility and reflexes of its user until the spell effect ended. Overdosing with Kammarth was easy. When a person took two doses in an 8-hour period, they suffered physical damage and was paralyzed for several minutes. When one made the mistake of taking more than three doses in 24 hours, the drug caused serious damage to the body and paralyzed the person for several hours. ____ **Addiction:** Moderately addictive. As with drugs of this type, addicts felt the need to take it around every five days. Withdrawal symptoms included temporarily decreased agility and perception abilities. #### Green Sleeping Dust Todo.. #### Luiren spring cheese A type of cheese that acts as a drug to Halflings. #### Silkroot also known as Knight's Veil or Styxroot, was a stimulant that improved the reflexes and caused temporary euphoria. #### Traveler's dust Traveler's dust was a deadly, addictive drug. Those that used traveler's dust were said to be walking the crimson road. #### Ziran Ziran or bloodfast was a magical drug made from a number of subterranean fungi. The drow were the first to produce it. \pagebreakNum ## TODO * Page 1: Patron classes * Prices & Price differentiation by quality/style. * Standard room, kitchen, stables descriptions and roll-tables. * Bouncer still needs a bouncer-y ability. * Templates for Cooks, Sex workers, Stable Boys. Perhaps add some traveling Bards? * Narcotics * Add more links to used sources. ## Links https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Beorunna%27s_cure-all https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Wine https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Category:Liquors https://www.scribd.com/doc/19508351/D-D-Alcohol https://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Barmaid_(5e_Background) https://www.esquire.com/food-drink/bars/a25516/true-happy-hour-charts-1113/ ## Feedback I'm brand new to DM-ing and to the GM-binder. Any feedback is greatly appreciated. Also, let me know what you think of this doc and when you used it in your game! SRG.VENEMA [at] GMAIL [dot] COM