The Oracle's Arms Tavern
561 year old Human construction, small sized
Location: Tadland
Owned by: Nigellus Cross
A small half-timbered house with a slate tile roof. This is a public house. Tables and chairs are available for guests.
Overheard...
- "There's trouble on the wind."
- "Nigellus Cross is a good man. Good at getting me drunk, at least!"
- "It's going to be a fine season, mark my words."
- "This tavern dates back 561 years."
- "The Adventurers Guild Hall pays well if you think you're strong enough." (Tell me more)
Punters
At the tavern right now are:
- Roxie Beasley - Farmer - Adult (41) ♀ Human - She is an adult human with grey eyes (behind a pair of spectacles), long curly strawberry hair, and olive skin.
- Beatrice Spooner of Swanbury - Adult (45) ♀ Human - She is an adult human with grey eyes, long tied back strawberry and grey streaked hair, and olive skin.
- Earl Row of Swanbury - Adult (33) ♂ Human - He is an adult human with amber eyes, balding dyed dark-brown hair, a full beard, and medium brown skin.
- Constance Lockwood - Adult (42) ♀ Human - She is an adult human with grey eyes, dyed blond hair in a ponytail, and light pink skin.
- Nelson Challener - Junior Furrier - Adult (29) ♂ Human - He is an adult human with green eyes, blond hair in a ponytail, a clean shaven face, and light pink skin.
- Frank Blackburn - Adult (39) ♂ Human - He is an adult human with grey eyes, scruffy dark-brown hair, a big bushy beard, and light brown skin.
- Osbert Bass - Master Carpenter - Elder (50) ♂ Human - He is an elderly human with grey eyes, balding white hair, a long beard, and light pink skin.
- Edhwda of Fynnasde - Farm Hand - Adult (213) ♀ Elf - She is an adult elf with amber eyes, long dyed dark-brown hair tied back in a knot, and medium brown skin.
- Susie Blackburn-Howard - Elder (55) ♀ Human - She is an elderly human with grey eyes, scruffy white hair, and olive skin.
- Effie Row - Barber - Elder (53) ♀ Human - She is an elderly human with grey eyes (the left of which is glass), long tied back silver hair, and light brown skin.
Behind the bar
At this location, items are priced between 96% and 120% of their base value.
| Available | Price | Value | Item | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 gp 4 sp | 6 gp | Bottle of Whisky | A bottle of whisky containing 16 glasses. A fairly average Human whisky. | 1½ lbs. |
| 8 | 4 gp 4 sp | 4 gp | Bottle of Chardonnay (Vintage 799) | A pale white, color of harvest straw, mild flavor. | 2½ lbs. |
| 5 | 4 gp 7 sp | 4 gp | Bottle of Mead | A bottle of mead containing 8 cups. A fine mead made from honey. | 1½ lbs. |
| 6 | 5 sp | 5 sp | Cup of Mead | A fine mead made from honey. | |
| 12 | 4 sp 2 cp | 4 sp | Dram of Whisky | A fairly average Human whisky. | |
| 1 | 1 sp 2 cp | 1 sp | Glass of Spiced Wine | A bottle of spiced red wine, served warm. | |
| 8 | 6 cp | 5 cp | Glass of Tadland Red Wine | A basic wine, made with a blend of local grapes. | |
| 116 | 5 cp | 4 cp | Mug of Ale | Bog standard ale. | |
| 20 | 2 sp 1 cp | 2 sp | Pitcher of Ale | A gallon of bog standard ale, served in a pitcher. | 10 lbs. |
| 1 | 2 sp 4 cp | 2 sp | Pitcher of Tadland Rosé Wine | A basic wine, made with a blend of local grapes. A pitcher holds 5 generous cups. |
Note
- Undamaged empty bottles can be returned for a 1 gp refund.
Occupants
| Name | Role | Age | Gender | Race | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigit Cross | 67 | Female | Human | She is an elderly human with grey eyes, long tied back grey hair, and light brown skin. | |
| Emely Cross | Bar Keeper | 32 | Female | Human | She is an adult human with grey eyes, long tied back strawberry hair, and olive skin. |
| Freda Cross | 6 | Female | Human | She is a human child with amber eyes, shoulder-length brown hair, and medium brown skin. | |
| Ian Cross the 2nd | 3 | Male | Human | He is a human child with grey eyes, scruffy strawberry hair, and olive skin. | |
| Ian Cross the 2nd | 2 | Male | Human | He is an infant human with grey eyes, a bald head, and light brown skin. | |
| Lionel Cross | Bar Keeper | 27 | Male | Human | He is an adult human with blue eyes, very short light-brown hair, a big bushy beard, and light brown skin. |
| Maghtild Cross | Housekeeper | 39 | Female | Human | She is an adult human with brown eyes, long curly dark-brown hair, and medium brown skin. |
| Nigellus Cross | Tavern Keeper | 39 | Male | Human | He is an adult human with green eyes, light-brown hair in braids, a full beard, and light brown skin. |
Family Tree
- Brigit Cross nee Blackburn (♀/67/Nigellus' mother)
- Nigellus Cross (♂/39) + Maghtild Cross nee Holt (♀/39/Nigellus' wife)
- Freda Cross (♀/6/Nigellus' daughter)
- Ian Cross the 2nd (♂/2/Nigellus' son)
- Lionel Cross (♂/27/Nigellus' brother) + Emely Cross nee Pope (♀/32/Nigellus' sister in-law)
- Ian Cross the 2nd (♂/3/Nigellus' nephew)