The Lion's Pride
The Lion's Pride is one of the oldest and most famous establishments in all of Tal'Lyra. While the tavern is known for its rich history, legendary music and delicious foods and beverages, the hotel attracts customers with glamours rooms, a big sauna and paid, beautiful company. Being located in Eastport, the town of Cyroc, the restaurant sells both exotic and local dishes, some of the best wines of the continent, dwarven beer and mead and last but not least spirits from Cairn. Its the venue of choice for both the rich residents of the town, looking to enjoy an evening of bliss, and tourists from all over the continent, counting on experiencing an magical evening out of the stories on their own.
It is believed to first have been built by some of the first settlers of Eastport, the ancestors of the family Metrul, who are still the owners of the Lion's Pride. Since only the wine cellars survived the dwarven attacks during the long war, the enormous stone building was constructed after the fighting had ended and was, since then, expanded to make room for all the services the tavern offers today.
It gained most its fame in the last few centuries, when the first tourists started flowing into the town. Starting with only offering the best of the local dishes and drinks, the owners soon realized the potential of their pub. Beginning with live music during dinner time and comfortable rooms for rent, the establishment diversified their palette more and more over the years.
Here, some of the most exquisit alcoholic beverages are sold. Wines from the offshoots of the Endless Mountains, Spirit of all kinds from Cairn and even from the old continents and beer and mead from the famous dwarven cellars are all offered here. The most daring customers can even buy exotic drugs here, as long as they are consumed in the walls of the Lion's Pride.
The big kitchen employs many cooks and a few chefs from around the continent, who try to best their colleagues every night. While the restaurant provides a stable card consisting of many different foods all year around, they also prepare some seasonal or special dishes every night.
It also offers a sauna in the morning and evening hours, a library filled with all kinds of fiction and fantasy books and big marble bath- and washing-rooms to its guests. In addition to that, visitors can order both male and female company in all colors and shapes for the night.
Besides that, the family owns a few stable buildings outside the town, where the horses and other riding animals of visitors are cared for. Additionally the Lion's Pride offers a postal services with delivery to the whole continent, which is also managed from here
On top of that, a docking place in the harbor and two trading ships are part of the estate. With that, most of the exotic fruits, animals, vegetables and beverages are imported into the town. Recently the ships also started to transport visitors from far away, who are willing to pay for the extra comfort on their voyage.
The head of the family Tion Metrul is an ambitious 43 year old man, who started to invest much of the families money into local business and new ventures. While he appears to be a kind, quiet and inconspicuous man, from some even described as shy, it is said, that he is cunning and smart, striking favorable deals with both the politicians and other businessmen.
No one knows exactly how much of the cities territory they own, but some voices appear, claiming that they are growing to powerful. As of late, the building of a new farm near the city, to start the cultivation of hops and brewing of beer, started in the name of the family. Furthermore the reinforcement of their other out-of-town possessions begun with watchtowers and small barracks, to protect them from attacks of monsters and other unwanted enemies.
The History
The establishment boasts itself with being the oldest surviving human tavern in all of Tal'Lyra, being only younger some dwarven pubs in Merlon's Keep.It is believed to first have been built by some of the first settlers of Eastport, the ancestors of the family Metrul, who are still the owners of the Lion's Pride. Since only the wine cellars survived the dwarven attacks during the long war, the enormous stone building was constructed after the fighting had ended and was, since then, expanded to make room for all the services the tavern offers today.
It gained most its fame in the last few centuries, when the first tourists started flowing into the town. Starting with only offering the best of the local dishes and drinks, the owners soon realized the potential of their pub. Beginning with live music during dinner time and comfortable rooms for rent, the establishment diversified their palette more and more over the years.
The Situation Today
From the outside the tavern looks more like the palace of a patrician, being decorated with bright colors and golden statutes. On the inside magical rooms await the guests, designend by some of the best knows architects and built by both human and dwarven artisans. All of it is guarded by its own well armed and well trained security.The Pub
While this big room is called the Pub, is has little similarity with a normal bar. Tables, both small and big, made out of whole black oak, surrounded by chairs covered in pelt, fill up most of the dim lighted room. After walking in, the first thing a customers sees, is a long bar counter on the other side of the room, built out of old barrels of the most famous wines and ales. On the left side of the room, live music is played on top of an elevated stage. In Front of the platform, space to dance is offered.Here, some of the most exquisit alcoholic beverages are sold. Wines from the offshoots of the Endless Mountains, Spirit of all kinds from Cairn and even from the old continents and beer and mead from the famous dwarven cellars are all offered here. The most daring customers can even buy exotic drugs here, as long as they are consumed in the walls of the Lion's Pride.
The Restaurant
As the place for high dining in Eastport, if not all of Tal'Lyra, the restaurant of the Lion's Pride is famous for it's various local and exotic dishes. The well-lit main room offers birch tables in different sizes, fast service, beautiful decorations and paintings of lions. A few small lodges, if one prefers seclusion, and a big private assembly room can be rented for the right price.The big kitchen employs many cooks and a few chefs from around the continent, who try to best their colleagues every night. While the restaurant provides a stable card consisting of many different foods all year around, they also prepare some seasonal or special dishes every night.
The Hotel
Consisting of 60 rooms in different sizes, from a small one bedroom to a suite with an own bath, the hotel provides shelter to only the richest tourists. It prides itself with fast room service, where you can order most things from the bar's and restaurant's menu, and also with the most comfortable mattresses known to mankind.It also offers a sauna in the morning and evening hours, a library filled with all kinds of fiction and fantasy books and big marble bath- and washing-rooms to its guests. In addition to that, visitors can order both male and female company in all colors and shapes for the night.
Other Parts and Services
On the foothills of the Endless Mountains, the establishment owns a big farm and vineyard. There most of the used local produce, like vegetables and animals, is grown and cared for. Furthermore the grapes for the now famous Metrul red wine are grown here.Besides that, the family owns a few stable buildings outside the town, where the horses and other riding animals of visitors are cared for. Additionally the Lion's Pride offers a postal services with delivery to the whole continent, which is also managed from here
On top of that, a docking place in the harbor and two trading ships are part of the estate. With that, most of the exotic fruits, animals, vegetables and beverages are imported into the town. Recently the ships also started to transport visitors from far away, who are willing to pay for the extra comfort on their voyage.
Metrul Family
As the long time owners of the Lion's Pride, the Metrul Family is believed to be the richest family in Eastport. They hold much influence in the town, both in politics and culture. While they obviously hold no seat on the council of Cyroc, the high priest and other members are often seen dining in the Lion's Pride and, like other famous and well paying customers, are often greeted by a member of the family.The head of the family Tion Metrul is an ambitious 43 year old man, who started to invest much of the families money into local business and new ventures. While he appears to be a kind, quiet and inconspicuous man, from some even described as shy, it is said, that he is cunning and smart, striking favorable deals with both the politicians and other businessmen.
No one knows exactly how much of the cities territory they own, but some voices appear, claiming that they are growing to powerful. As of late, the building of a new farm near the city, to start the cultivation of hops and brewing of beer, started in the name of the family. Furthermore the reinforcement of their other out-of-town possessions begun with watchtowers and small barracks, to protect them from attacks of monsters and other unwanted enemies.
Conflict with the Law
A few of the practices and services of the Lion's Pride, like prostitution, selling of drugs and their own guard, are officially forbidden in the town of Eastport. But with extra taxes, old family rights and both eyes closed by law enforcement, they can continue with their ways. For example, the Metruls pay an under-the-hand tax on their sold drugs and must guarantee that no drugs are consumed outside the tavern.The Menu
The Lions Pride's Beverages & Drugs
| Product | Origin | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Beer | ||
| Oakbeer | Merlon's Keep | 12g |
| Horto's Stout | Horto's Lake | 8g |
| Cold Ale | Reach's End | 13g |
| Cherry Malt | Merlon's Keep | 15g |
| Elder's Sour | The Order's Watch | 11g |
| Port's Treasure | Eastport | 7g |
| Mead | ||
| Amber's Gold | Rashor | 15g |
| Apple Mead | Eastport | 13g |
| Long Flower | Merlon's Keep | 17g |
| Black Berries | Merlon's Keep | 21g |
| Wine | ||
| Merlon's Red | Merlon's Keep | 16g |
| Metrul | Eastport | 23g |
| Straws White | Eastport | 22g |
| Sprucewine | Eastport | 25g |
| Sweet Dream | Rashor | 20g |
| Blueness | Cairn | 41g |
| Spirits | ||
| Dragon's Rum | Cairn | 34g |
| Salted Ash | Cairn | 37g |
| Lavender Gin | The Order's Watch | 29g |
| Lemon Whiskey | Eastport | 32g |
| The Dwarf's Death | Merlon's Keep | 42g |
| Lion's Rum | Cairn | 47g |
| Nicotin-containing Drugs | ||
| Dragon's Cigar | Cairn | 17g |
| Beardpipe | Merlon's Keep | 35g |
| South Chewing | The Orders Watch | 12g |
| Elderdip | Rashor | 19g |
| Dwarven Water | Merlon's Keep | 65g |
| Eastern Celean | Cairn | 73g |
| Other Drugs | ||
| Smoking Bliss | Cairn | 54g |
| Drop of Horto | Horto's Lake | 87g |
| Visionpowder | Rashor | 105g |
| Music's Blood | Cairn | 78g |
The Lions Pride's Cuisine
| Product | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starters | ||
| Cheesetour | A few samples of some of the most notorious cheeses paired with fresh bread and some exotic nuts | 49g |
| Seasalad | Thinly sliced raw Salmon served on a bed of algae and fresh salad | 65g |
| Tuzsoup | The famous dwarven soup with mountain potatoes, Woolox leg meat and flowers | 57g |
| Entos | Mixture of small fish, vegetables and cow wrapped in batter boiled in hot green oil | 56g |
| Wintergrill | Cow, Woolox and Sheep grilled together with Frostweed | 69g |
| Glowing Swordfish | Grilled Swordfish served with Glowing Vox and a sweet honey sauce | 67g |
| Bluegul | Soup with blue mushrooms, molten cheese and roasted violet onions | 53g |
| Mountainsalad | Warm salad with mountain vegetables, roasted asparagus and an earthy dressing | 54g |
| Spicy East | Different roasted meats, tomatoes and desert-wheat with an spicy dressing | 61g |
| Creamplate | different dips made out of potatoes, frostweed, beans and chilies served with grilled garlic bread | 60g |
| Octopus three Ways | Octopus fried in oil, roasted on stone and raw with an herb-vinaigrette | 70g |
| Main courses | ||
| Voilus | Dough filled with bacon, fresh tomatoes and milky cheese cooked and roasted | 69g |
| Froststeak | Steak with different colored potatoes and a frostweed sauce | 99g |
| Piwabread | Fresh bread cut in slices topped and baked with red asparagus and six months matured cheese | 73g |
| Birdview | Grilled chicken wing, baked turkey breast and a whole roasted, filled dove with different marinades and vegetables | 91g |
| Two sides of the Reach | Wild boar steak and grilled cod served with asparagus, carrots and roasted peppers | 105g |
| Cairnlamb | Spicy lamb on the bone with a desert-wheat puree and and a mushroom sauce | 95g |
| Fiery Pot | Pot with hot oil together with different meats, vegetables and sauces | 120g |
| Malted Stew | Hearty Stew with pork heart, woolox tongue and mountain potatoes made with cherry malt | 81g |
| Lemon Duck | Grilled duck breast with grilled oranges and apples served with a lemon whiskey sauce | 94g |
| Dragon Conlus | Cooked hearts of wheat-dough served with a sauce of fresh tomatoes, melted blue cheese and dragon's rum | 91g |
| Horto's Dream | Grilled Horto's salmon together with cooked beets, grilled onions, spinach and a sauce made with Merlon's red | 98g |
| Inside a Clam | Mussels with different roasted mushrooms, a red asparagus dip and fresh bread | 89g |
| Living the Liver | Grilled Liver from the veal, pig and lamb paired with mashed violet potatoes and an ale sauce | 107g |
| Dark Veal | Roasted Veal on the bone served with red potato dumplings and a dark chocolate sauce | 150g |
| Desserts | ||
| Rainbow | Strawberries, oranges, lemons, green apples, elderberries and plums served with a sweet and salty whiskey sauce | 47g |
| Snowcake | A white cake with frostweed, cream cheese and the rare white apples of the Endless Mountains | 65g |
| Sweet Sea | The uncommon sweat cod with algae and an apple honey sauce | 56g |
| Possibilities | Red apples, blueberries, green melon, fried coconut and clementines paired with dips out of honey, blue mushrooms, elders sour and sweet potato | 53g |
| Sweets of the East | Six different kinds of chocolate(light, dark, extra dark, filled with raspberries, topped with lemon, milk ice) paired with fresh berries | 75g |
| The Last Bite | Frozen fruits with apple mead milk ice and a hot lime sauce | 83g |
The Lions Pride's Rooms
All prices are per night and include the breakfast of the day. Every room has at least one window and can be locked from the inside. Booking a room grants access to the sauna and the library. For the prices of male or female company, please ask one of ours employees.
| Room | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Traveller's Single | A small, rural room with a comfortable, single bed and access to the floor's bathroom with warm water in the morning and evening | 67g |
| Pilgrim's Double | A small, rustic room with an oversized, double bed and access to the floor's bathroom with warm water in the morning and evening | 99g |
| Lord's Single | A big, nicely decorated room with an oversized, single bed and access to an individual bathroom with warm water twice a day to your wishes | 170g |
| Baron's Double | A big, beautiful room with an oversized, double bed and access to an individual bathroom with warm water twice a day to your wishes | 205g |
| The King's Suite | A suite with a living room, a bedroom with an oversized double bed, access to an individual bathroom with warm water whenever it's needed and a balcony with a view over the town | 376g |
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