Floating Edge

The evening of the 33 Athari'el the well known performers, the Flying Twins, will kickstart their new show in the Floating Edge. This is something you can't miss! Expect nerve wrecking stunts on the floating islands above the Cloud Lake.

— Extract from Infor News

The Floating Edge is a high end tavern in Infor, the capital of the Elven country Aelerium. What makes it stand out is also the reason for its name.
Infor is known for the Cloud Lake, a crater with higher edges that is always filled with clouds. The Floating Edge is build upon the edge of the crater and part of the seats are actually on small floating islands near the edge.
Many performers come hear to show their skills on the small floating islands near the tavern. Falling is probably a death sentence since no one has returned from the Cloud Lake. This has however not stopped performers to get fame by using the islands to enhance their performance.

Extra Information

Location

This high end tavern is located in Infor, the capital of Aelerium.

Construction Date

947 AE

Owner

Floating Edge is owned by the Kambor family, one of the richest families in Aelerium

Function

It is 'the' place to be performers to make a name for themselves. Besides that it is also where the Kambor family makes most of their bussiness deals.

The Tavern

Expensive

The Floating Edge is a tavern that is mainly meant for the rich of Aelerium. Prices are high but so is the quality of the food and drinks. Most of the wines come from the excellent vineyards of Aelerium but some are also imported from other Elven countries and even Varena.
When it comes to food the Floating Edge is also one of the best. You can find some of the best meats here and even some exotic meat imported from the Baidan Jungle west of Aelerium.

Kambor Family

The owning family of the Floating Edge is one of the most important ones in Aelerium, the Kambor family. Since they are the most prominent traders in all manners of Falls and items created with them, they are quite wealthy.

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Meeting Place

For conducting their business deals the Kambor family also uses the private rooms of the Floating Edge. Here the clients can get the same quality food but without the noise from other visitors.
The Kambor family also makes full use of items using Falls here. For example, food and drinks are served from floating platters, lighting can be controlled on command and music can be heard in the room even without performers present. This seems to impress potential clients as the Kambors are great at procuring new business.

Performances

Of course the tavern is also known for the perfomances held there. The location itself gives performers many opportunities thanks to the floating islands. The Floating Edge is often frequented by acrobats jumping between the various small islands. Also musicians tend to use these islands even though they do it more to show that they are not afraid from the height.
There is, however, not really a reason to be afraid as the Kambor family allows all performers to use some of their items created with Falls. This actually prevents anyone from falling down. If someone does fall they end up floating and can actually 'swim' back to the edge.

Flying

Thanks to the gear the Kambor family creates and provides the clients can actually do a bit of flying themselves. Clients who want to fly get the same gear that is giving to the performers that prevents them from falling.
After jumping from the edge the clients can actually fly a bit around. The flying is, however, closer to swimming. Nonetheless, it gives those brave enough to try an amazing time and great view. Floating above the Cloud Lake is something no client is bound to forget.

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Theft

Some people have tried to actually fly away with the gear that is provided by the tavern. This has thus far never been succesful since some of the guards of the city have the same gear. This has, however, not stopped people from trying resulting in many occassion of a flying chase near the edge of the tavern.

Layout

Tavern

The first room visitors will enter when they go to the Floating Edge is the tavern room. Here people come together for drinks. The bar is supplied with many types of wine. Those that are not rich enough can easily squander away their money if they are not careful when picking wines.
Next to the main tavern room is the terrace where most people sit to view the performances. The shows can also be seen from the main tavern room through the windows but they really don't offer the best view. If you want a good seat at the terrace you better come early (or pay a large amount of money, that also works)

by Kefkejaco with Inkarnate

by Kefkejaco with Inkarnate

Dining

Those who want good food come to this area of the tavern. Even when there are no performances there is usually someone playing the piano. The fireplace also makes this one of the warmest and most comfortable rooms to be. Along the edges there are also some booths for the patrons who pay a bit more.
In the nearby kitchen some of the best chefs of Aelerium work to make the visit of the patrons in the dining room perfect. When visting Infor there is no better place to get excellent food.

Recommendation of the Chef

Stone grilled aligator accompanied with avocado, mango and roasted pine seeds recommended with our special sesam sauce

Private rooms

For their business meeting the Kambor family uses these private rooms. If food is involved the one at ground level is used, otherwise the prospects and the family member meet on the first floor.
In here the Kambors showcase there best products and quality Falls. Officially the family is said to not sell Crystal Casting Armors but most assume that they do as only the other main families can go against them, and they don't care.

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by Kefkejaco with Inkarnate

Floating Islands

All performances are held at the floating islands. If the performing artist is not brave enough they stand on the floating island that is connected with a bridge. Otherwise they jump accross to the central one. It is still safe as they can't really fall thanks to the gear the Kambors provide. Nonetheless, jumping above clouds is too much for some. It is a common belief that artists who don't make the jumps will lose their fame quickly.
There is one larger island connected with a bridge that also has some seating. Patrons who sit here also receive the protection gear against falling. The seating , however, offers the best view. But also the most expensive one.

Weather

The outside areas of the tavern are actually protected from bad weather and lack of light. The Kambor family uses their skills with Falls to create many effects in the area. They created flying globes of light that ensure that even when it is dark people can see what is going on near the floating islands.
But the most important uses is to have a degree of weather control. A wind dome is created which managed to blow away rain, hail or snow. In addition to that there are several Embercrystal Falls that ensure the area is comfortably warm.

Floating Edge

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The Floating Edge is a high end tavern in Infor, the capital of the Elven country Aelerium. What makes it stand out is also the reason for its name. Infor is known for the Cloud Lake, a crater with higher edges that is always filled with clouds. The Floating Edge is build upon the edge of the crater and part of the seats are actually on small floating islands near the edge. Many performers come hear to show their skills on the small floating islands near the tavern. Falling is probably a death sentence since no one has returned from the Cloud Lake. This has however not stopped performers to get fame by using the islands to enhance their performance.