Black Rock Tavern

Black Obelisk

The Black Rock Inn was given its name because of a massive black obelisk that protrudes from the earth behind the building. It is well known for its exquisite meals combining assorted baked delicacies with portions of barbecued pork, served with a mug of spicy beer or a goblet of fine wine.
The owners of the establishment are the orcs Strawberry and her brother Singh. The siblings moved to Bridgeport about 8 years ago, but decided to set up their tavern in an abandoned building along the road that connects Bridgeport and Holinda. Each morning they travel with their donkey and a cart to Bridgeport, returning with an abundance of groceries they need for the day.
During the day, a large number of individuals come into the tavern. At midday, travellers arriving by ship at Holinda with a destination in Bridgeport, as well as regulars from Bridgeport, begin to flood in to enjoy the delectable meals that have been prepared for them all morning. At dusk, the tavern serves its last supper, and it closes doors a short time later. Their giant dog Brutus ensures that there is no thievery going on during the night hours.

Noteworthy Patrons

Grandolph Grieck and Plektrum Rockbreaker

Grandolph Grieck by Dean Spencer

Plektrum Rockbreaker by Dean Spencer

A huge table will be provided for Grandolph Grieck and Plektrum Rockbreaker when they come to the bar once a month, as they are regulars there. They will sit at their table from lunch until evening, with a number of individuals coming and going, dropping stuff, getting items, and having a little conversation with the two of them. If they are approached by a random person, they will explain that they are collectors of art and rare plants and that today is the day for new acquisitions.

Jamond

When not working on sculptures, Jamond is sitting in the tavern, writing poems or learning his passages for a play at the Opera House. With a bit of luck, visitors can enjoy him reciting a line or two. Jamond is appreciating the sweet treats available in the tavern, and Strawberry is providing him with inspiration for his poetry.

Baltha and Thessaly Cadenza

Thessaly by Martina G. (Commission)

Once a week, Baltha Cadenza and his wife Thessaly are visiting the Black Rock Tavern. The location serves as a retreat for them after a long day's work and from the steady stream of individuals who come to them with a variety of requests. They would like not to be talked to while dining at the tavern, and anyone who attempts to do so will be asked to leave them alone and talk to them another day when they are back in the city.

Donero Chuanche

Visiting the tavern increases your chances of running into the bard Donero Chuanche. In exchange for bread and ale, he frequently entertains the visitors with songs or bizarre stories that he makes up on the spot. In addition, he makes sexual overtures toward Strawberry when Singh is not looking, but she politely rejects his advances.

Bulletin Board

A bulletin board is located at the entrance, where visitors may post tiny notices with their demands on them to be shown:

What's your kink?
-- House of Pain

Need help removing boars devastating my crops.
-- Luigi Bernini

I was here! xxx

Paying well for antique pipes
-- Barnabas Flurry

If you find a rattling small machine on legs walking towards you, don't touch it, contact us immediately.
-- Gnome Workshop

Like mushrooms?
-- Crooked House

Creating toys for your little ones.
-- Henriette Silverfoil

Tonio Calafado is a liar!

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Plot Hooks

Item by Item, Cake by Cake - Grandolph Grieck and Plektrum Rockbreaker are members of the local chapter of Warehouse III, a secret organisation tasked with the mission of locating, securing, and storing potentially harmful artefacts in a safe environment for the public's safety. During the course of their day at the Black Rock Tavern, they are visited by messengers from their organisation who inform them of artefacts that have been discovered or of weird occurrences that may be caused by the items in question. It is possible that the party may overhear something important while visiting the tavern, and Grandolf and Plektrum will become aware of them as prospective allies in their cause.
Cupid - Donero Chuanche may approach the party and beg for assistance in gaining Strawberry's heart as well as in finding a means to make Singh like him. Singh is unimpressed by Donero's efforts since he believes that Donero is only interested in a one-night stand with Strawberry and nothing more. And he is absolutely correct. In the end, assisting Donero may result in Singh's wrath being directed towards the party.
This plot is only working if you choose Strawberry to not be a druid, because as a druid she could easly cleanse the water.
Tastes like blood - Singh may seek assistance from the party if he becomes engaged in some small chat with them. Recently, the water of the Anduin River has had a distinct flavour of blood to it. Moreover, when preparing meals for the bar, he is having difficulty masking the flavour of this food. The story behind this is that an escaped machine of the gnomes fell into the river some time ago and is lodged between several rocks, preventing it from getting out by itself. Its motions scrape away small pieces of metal, which provide a metallic flavour to the water. The device must get pulled out, but it will make every effort not to be grabbed by anybody and will also try to flee once it reaches shore. Kicks and yells, as well as wet pants, can turn this into a hilarious intermezzo.

Black Rock Tavern

Location: northeast of Bridgeport

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Goods: Baked wares
Services: Catering, Healing
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Disposition: none

Type

Pub / Tavern / Restaurant

Parent Location

Bridgeport County

Owner

Strawberry

Additional Rulers/Owners

• Singh

Strawberry

by Martina G. (Commission)

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Singh

by Martina G. (Commission)

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Architecture

Black Rock Tavern

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