1 - The Oak and Dagger Inn

Written by Janto

The only tavern in Stagburn Dale Village. Owned and operated by its new proprietor, Symon.

Placed prominently at the north end of the main square in Stagburn Dale, this inn is an inviting structure with a spacious common room. A hanging sign outside its door shows a painted representation of the giant autumnal tree outside with a jeweled dagger stuck into its trunk. Alongside the main building is a stable where visitors can house their mounts and wagons.

History

The building is several hundred years old and was built in the early days of the human settlement. It has gone through many owners and several name changes over the centuries.
The current proprietor is a retired Tummarand adventurer named Symon Silverdirk who is also responsible to the latest tavern name change. Symon moved to the town a year ago with his husband Brom Berrin. He purchased the tavern and Mayor Hayward appointed Brom to the vacant position of Constable. Both actions caused ripples in the citizenry, and a schism in the mayor's support. Being Tummarand, Symon is generally treated fairly, and even the mayor's critics begrudgingly patronize the tavern. Symon can be very outspoken and brash and does not tolerate any unpleasantness in his establishment, but he also has a carefree attitude and an infectious laugh that makes the Oak and Dagger a welcoming place.

Personnel

Symon often tends the bar and serves patrons, always eager to share gossip and jokes. He's assisted in all duties by two elven employees, brother and sister Devin and Amber Slate. Their mother Estelle works as the inn's cook. Local youth Basil Mayjoy manages the stable for Symon.

• Symon Silverdirk (Tummarand male, 50) 13 A - House of Symon and Brom
• Devin Slate (Elf male, 110 (adult)) 35 E - Slate Family House
• Amber Slate (Elf female, 105 (adult)) 35 E - Slate Family House
• Estelle Slate (Elf female, 160 (old)) 35 E - Slate Family House
• Basil Mayjoy (Husliq male, 13) 21 A - Golden Bar Outfitters

Menu and Services

Beverages

Ale:

• Westland 1 sp (pitcher), 4 cp (cup)
• Happy Druid Ale 2 sp (pitcher), 8 cp (cup)
• Forest God Brew 6 sp (pitcher), 2 sp (cup)

Wine:

• Local Red 1 sp (pitcher), 4 cp (cup)
• Local White 1 sp (pitcher), 4 cp (cup)
• Moonlight White 3 sp (pitcher), 1 sp (cup)
• Squirrel Nuts Red 8 sp (pitcher), 3 sp (cup)
• Baron's Keep Red 1 gp (pitcher), 4 sp (cup)

Other Beverages:

• Cider 3 sp (pitcher), 1 sp (cup)
• Honey Dew Mead 8 sp (pitcher), 3 sp (cup)
• Darkleaf Tea (hot) 1 sp (pot)
• Coffee (hot) 1 sp (pot)

Food

Depending on the season, the Oak and Dagger tavern has 2-3 food items in each table on the menu any given night (always one non-meat since Symon and Brom used to adventure with a druid):
Breakfast:

1. Eggs (any style) and toasted bread
2. Sausage links (spring, summer, autumn)
3. Fruit bowl
4. Wheat porridge with syrup (winter)
5. Bacon plate
6. Smoked meat plate (winter)

Lunch:

1. Roasted chicken with biscuits and fresh berries (spring)
2. Vegetable soup with bread and butter
3. Baked pork with stewed cabbage and fruit (spring, summer, autumn)
4. Meat pie and cooked cabbage (spring, summer, autumn)
5. Pumpkin soup and roasted root vegetables (autumn)
6. Peach pie (summer)
7. Venison and squash (winter)
8. Wheat porridge and red apple tarts (winter)

Dinner:

1. Meat bake with vegetables and potato (spring, summer)
2. Fried vegetables, rice, and berry compote (spring, summer, autumn)
3. Mutton stew and roasted vegetables (summer, autumn)
4. Giant beans in tomato sauce casserole (summer, autumn)
5. Meat stew
6. Roasted squash tarts (autumn)
7. Twice-baked soup with bacon or dumplings (winter)
8. Venison roast with bean medley (winter)

Lodging

• Private room 5 gp per night
• Common room 2sp per night
• Mount stabling 5sp per night

Type

Pub / Tavern / Restaurant

Parent Location

Stagburn Dale Village