Quoklin's (Qwo-Klins (with a short o))

Quoklin's is an Inn on the Lower Markets level of the Cavern City of Carafon, named after the owner and landlord, which has become one of the most popular and fashionable places to eat and drink in the city over recent years.

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The large building stands on a wharf on a western spur of the Market Canal, not far from the Wet Market, a convenient location, close enough to the market to attract trade, but just far enough away to be a retreat from the hustle and bustle of market business. It is easily reached on the water or on foot. Internally, the structure is divided into two separate bars with a substantial kitchen to the north that opens into both of them. The Market Bar, shown at the head of the article, is the larger area and on market days it fills rapidly with traders and their customers, looking for food and drink. The Mummer's Bar, shown below, caters for some eclectic patrons with radical politics. Many of the drinkers here belong to troupes of players that perform on a number of recognised open stages throughout the city and also take an active part in the major festivals, particularly the Festival of Thyme and Spice.

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Type

Inn

Parent Location

Cavern City of Carafon

Carafon - Quoklin's - Quoklin by DMFW with Midjourney

Quoklin himself is a genial host who has made his reputation as a fine judge and keeper of ale with a taste for simple, hearty and high quality food which he makes sure his kitchens can always deliver to the customers. In recent years, the chefs at Quoklin's have become more ambitious and now the inn is also known for fine dining, but Quoklin insists that his well loved traditional menu remains available for the many drinkers who love it. Widowed more than ten years ago, Quoklin, brought up his two daughters under difficult circumstances at the same time as he was building up the Inn's business. He has a loyal staff consisting of twelve regular bar workers with rotating shifts, six full time kitchen staff and a larger number of casual workers he can call upon at need. Jess is the owner's eldest daughter, just two years separating her from her sister Rachael. Both of them work at the Inn in various capacities, which include aspects of catering as well as serving drinks. Their charm and grace might well have contributed to the popularity of the place over the last two years. Their father is teaching them both the basics of running the business, something for which Jess, with a head for figures, seems to show a natural aptitude. Rachael, on the other hand is less interested in the accounts, but certainly has a way with the customers.