The Northlook

The Northlook is the establishment most frequented by mercenaries and adventurers, and as such it's the rowdiest and most dangerous place to stay in Bryn Shander. At the same time, its taproom is the best spot in all of Ten-Towns to get leads on profitable ventures, along with the latest news and rumors. It is located just inside the North Gate, which makes it also the best place to hear any news from around the area of Maer Dualdon.  It is known for its rather harsh customer service, but the food is cheap and filling, and the ale is a tad stronger than in many other places. The inn's proprietor, a retired sellsword named Scramsax Knifepoint knows full well the cycles of an adventurer's life. He often cuts a break for customers who are between jobs, allowing them to stay here on credit and then presenting them with a bill inflated by interest charges to be reckoned with as soon as they make their next payday. Those who don't settle their accounts discover that the old mercenary still knows how to handle a blade, and that he doesn't take "later" for an answer.
It is not unheard of to have the guards called to settle disputes outside of the tavern in the dead of night. It is also the tavern that remains open all night, with the most drunken patrons being carried off to sleep in the inn for the night - for a fee, of course. 

Ol' Bitey

Stuffed and mounted on a plaque above the hearth in the common room is a battle-scarred knucklehead trout named Ol' Bitey, who pulled many a fisher into the icy depths of Maer Dualdon before it was finally caught by a human rogue named Kintyre and her companion, a human druid who called himself the Maverick. They hauled Ol' Bitey to the Northlook in the hope of having it cooked for them, but Scramsax bought it from them and had it stuffed instead. Years later, some prankster wizard cast a spell on the stuffed fish so that it turns and snaps at any creature that comes within 5 feet of it. Occasionally, seemingly at random, Ol' Bitey sings the following verse instead:

There's a place I like to go

Farther up the river's flow;

Where it is, I do not know;

Must be under all that snow.

On the Menu

 
Red Draconic Ale 1 copper
Infused with cinnamon; feel the burn.
Bubblegut Ale 2 coppers
A dark, heavy brew with hints of clover. I bet you can't drink a pint without burping.
Rat's Piss 1 copper 
Goblin-made.  
Dwarven Tomb 2 coppers
blackcurrant flavoured black mead. Strong and earthy.  

Rooms

One bed for one night 2 gold 

One bed for Ten-Day 12 gold
Heating only available at taproom.

Founding Date

1340

Parent Location

Bryn Shander

Owner

Scramsax Knifepoint