The Gorgon's Rest
Owned by Tilemachos Kairatos, the Gorgon's Rest is dedicated to his wife, to which he is very dedicated. While he seems cold to many newcomers, it is well known that he is fiercely protective and loyal to his long-time customers.
Purpose / Function
A bar for the working class and adventuring types. Classy, by middle class standards. Mostly meant to act as a gathering place for likeminded people, and for them to relax after a day of work.
Architecture
Sunk below street level, the Gorgon's Rest is not immediately apparent to passersby. Once you descend the stairs, you find a dark wood door (Stamped with the bars insignia and name) that opens up into the bar proper.
The bar itself is built into the vaulted supports of the home above it, lending many brick pillars and arches to its appearance. Several paintings, most notably of the nude Gorgon woman behind the bar, and dark wood paneling complement the congenial atmosphere. Gas lamps provide much of the lighting, with cellar windows towards the front of the building supplementing it during the day time.
In the far side of the room, there is the space for musicians to perform, as well as a bit of a dance floor. There is also a sizable jukebox for available for those willing to part with the coin.
Tourism
The Rest is no hotspot, and isn't in any tourist's almanac. It is one of the most popular bars in the city however, for those in the know. Designed for the working class, it still attracts all sorts of characters. Musicians, magnates, mercenaries, reporters, artists, soldiers, officers, engineers, and any other profession find their way in.
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