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...
- "It's going to be a fine season, mark my words."
- "The Adventurers Guild Hall pays well if you think you're strong enough." (Tell me more)
- "Thank The Gods for this drink!"
- "This tavern dates back 561 years."
- "Nigellus Cross is a good man. Good at getting me drunk, at least!"
Punters
At the tavern right now are:
- Amroton the Second of Tol-Haldas - Veteran Adventurer - Adult (399) ♂ Elf - He is an adult elf with grey eyes, short curly auburn hair, a neat moustache, and grey skin.
- Queenie Beasley - Jeweller - Elder (61) ♀ Human - She is an elderly human with grey eyes, very short grey hair, and light brown skin.
- Amariis Rhyllyr of Lath Elebril - Merchant - Adult (249) ♀ Elf - She is an adult elf with orange eyes, long tied back brown hair, and medium brown skin.
- Gaufridus Beasley the 2nd - Adult (23) ♂ Human - He is an adult human with green eyes, blond hair in braids, a clean shaven face, and light brown skin.
- Estella Ingraham - Hunter - Elder (52) ♀ Human - She is an elderly human with amber eyes, strawberry and grey streaked hair in a ponytail, and light pink skin.
- Louis Bucher - Adult (47) ♂ Human - He is an adult human with brown eyes, a auburn quiff, a full beard, and medium brown skin.
- Ellen Beasley - Elder (59) ♀ Human - She is an elderly human with amber eyes, long flowing grey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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. |
| 4 | 4 gp 7 sp | 4 gp | Bottle of Mead | A bottle of mead containing 8 cups. A fine mead made from honey. | 1½ lbs. |
| 3 | 5 sp | 5 sp | Cup of Mead | A fine mead made from honey. | |
| 10 | 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. | |
| 129 | 5 cp | 4 cp | Mug of Ale | Bog standard ale. | |
| 15 | 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)