Silver Dragon Inn
This grandiose, multistory inn sports a wooden sign bearing the words “Silver Dragon Inn” in fancy silver script, the S shaped like a silver dragon. A more modest sign next to the front door reads, “No metal armor. Shields and weapons must be checked at the door.”
Located in the Foreign Quarter, the grand Silver Dragon Inn is often the first stop for newcomers to the Free City. Known for its average prices and generous food portions, the inn serves an eclectic menu inspired by cuisines from across the Flanaess. Guests can enjoy spicy bean dishes from the south, seafood delicacies of the Wild Coast, and rice and vegetable entrées from the plains.
House Rules & Atmosphere
- Weapons larger than daggers must be checked at the door, along with shields.
- Customers wearing metal armor are not admitted.
- Two bouncers stand at the entrance, politely but firmly enforcing these rules.
The first floor and cellar house three distinct restaurants, each specializing in frying, grilling, or baking. The second floor is a vast and lively drinking hall, always bustling with an assortment of adventurers, sailors, barbarians, nomads, halflings, dwarves, half-orcs, and mercenaries from distant lands.
The Innkeepers – Olaf & Sivan Al-Azul
The inn’s married human proprietors, Olaf Al-Azul (Chaotic Good Veteran Warrior) and Sivan Al-Azul (Chaotic Neutral Assassin), bring distinct personalities and skills to the establishment:
- Olaf, the son of a barbarian mother and a desert silk merchant father, speaks a dozen languages fluently. He rules the inn with bluff good humor, ensuring that fights rarely escalate beyond heated words. His favorite tactic for defusing conflict is offering a round of drinks to the instigators, who often leave as fast friends. However, if diplomacy fails, Olaf is swift and sure with force, wielding a rolling pin (treated as a club) and a concealed short sword.
- Sivan is quiet and introspective, contrasting Olaf’s boisterous nature. Though he rarely speaks at length, he always has a hilarious joke or cutting remark ready to lighten the mood or put a troublemaker in their place.
Accommodations
The upper level of the inn contains two dozen sleeping rooms, ranging from private chambers with large beds to communal spaces with straw mats. The cost is reasonable but not cheap, reflecting the inn’s quality service and prime location.
For travelers seeking good food, vibrant company, and a warm welcome, the Silver Dragon Inn is one of the best choices in the Free City.
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