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| name = High Tower<br>Tavern and Hostelry | | name = High Tower<br>Tavern and Hostelry | ||
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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a tavern and hostelry found in the [[Garden Quarter]] of the [[Free City of Greyhawk]]. | The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a tavern and hostelry found in the [[Garden Quarter]] of the [[Free City of Greyhawk]]. On maps with a key or legend, the inn is designated "G5". | ||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
The '''High Tower Tavern''' is in the southeastern corner of the [[Garden Quarter]], on [[Garden Road]], just a block or so from [[St. Cuthbert's Gate]].{{csb|CoG||Poster map}}{{csb|TAB|32|City map}}{{cite lgj|2|5|note=''Poster map''}}{{csb|DMG2024||Poster map}} | The '''High Tower Tavern''' is in the southeastern corner of the [[Garden Quarter]], on [[Garden Road]], just a block or so from [[St. Cuthbert's Gate]].{{csb|CoG||Poster map}}{{csb|TAB|32|City map}}{{cite lgj|2|5|note=''Poster map''}}{{csb|DMG2024||Poster map}} | ||
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=== Atmosphere === | === Atmosphere === | ||
[[File: | [[File:HighTowerTaven01.png|thumb|130px|The Hight Tower, illustrated in ''[[The City of Greyhawk]]'' boxed set poster map. Art by [[Valerie Valusek]] (1989).]] | ||
While the private meeting rooms are highly sought after,{{csb|CoG|63-64|Gem of the Flanaess}}, the tavern isn't as well-heeled as the [[Patrician's Club]] or other similar, notoriously fancy establishments in the [[Garden Quarter]].{{csb|CoG|63-64|Gem of the Flanaess}} It is "comfortable but unpretentious"{{csb|Rot8|8}}{{csb|TAB|90}} and it "would be hard to find customers who are having a better time."{{csb|CoG|63-64|Gem of the Flanaess}} | While the private meeting rooms are highly sought after,{{csb|CoG|63-64|Gem of the Flanaess}} and "the clientele is notably wealthy,{{csb|DMG2024||Ch.5: Creating Campaigns—City Locations}} the tavern isn't as well-heeled as the [[Patrician's Club]] or other similar, notoriously fancy establishments in the [[Garden Quarter]].{{csb|CoG|63-64|Gem of the Flanaess}} It is "comfortable but unpretentious,"{{csb|Rot8|8}}{{csb|TAB|90}} "not at all ostentatious", and it "would be hard to find customers who are having a better time."{{csb|CoG|63-64|Gem of the Flanaess}} | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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== People== | == People== | ||
=== Notable individuals === | === Notable individuals === | ||
* [[Eric Goodfellow]] (NG male half-elf Wiz4)—proprietor{{csb|TAB|90}} | * [[Erlynn Goodfellow]] (LG female human Mage)—proprietor of the inn.{{csb|DMG2024||Ch.5: Creating Campaigns—City Locations}}{{refn|name=dmg2024|group=note|In the ''Dungeon Master's Guide'' (2024), the proprietor of the High Tower Inn is renamed from "Eric" to "Erlynn", and is female rather than male. Most all of the traits of the NPC remain otherwise the same.}} | ||
* [[Eric Goodfellow]] (NG male half-elf Wiz4)—proprietor of the inn.{{csb|TAB|90}}{{refn|name=dmg2024|group=note}} | |||
=== Regulars === | === Regulars === | ||
The inn in known for having "numerous loyal customers, including many wizards from the [[Guild of Wizardry]]."{{csb|TAB|90 | The inn in known for having "numerous loyal customers, including many wizards from the [[Guild of Wizardry]]."{{csb|TAB|90}} | ||
The High Tower is a "traditional meeting place for the [[Circle of Eight]]"{{csb|CoG|63-64|Gem of the Flanaess}}{{csb|Rot8|8}} | The High Tower is a "traditional meeting place for the [[Circle of Eight]],"{{csb|CoG|63-64|Gem of the Flanaess}}{{csb|Rot8|8}} although, "on most occasions, these wizards disguise themselves before venturing out in public. [[Otto]], [[Tenser]], and [[Nystul]] are the three wizards most commonly encountered here."{{csb|CoG|63-64|Gem of the Flanaess}} [[Jallarzi Sallavarian]] also frequents the High Tower.{{csb|DMG2024||Ch.5: Creating Campaigns—City Locations}} | ||
== Food and drink == | == Food and drink == | ||
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The inn itself does not sponsor or host gambling, but amongst themselves regular patrons often play quiet "games of chance, particularly cards and similar games involving great concentration"{{csb|TAB|90}}. Poker is notably played.{{csb|TAB|90}} These are typically for regular customers who know each other at least passingly, because letters of debt are sometimes used as markers in games. A new visitor would have to be vouched for by a regular in order to be welcomed to a game.{{csb|CoG|63-64|Gem of the Flanaess}} | The inn itself does not sponsor or host gambling, but amongst themselves regular patrons often play quiet "games of chance, particularly cards and similar games involving great concentration"{{csb|TAB|90}}. Poker is notably played.{{csb|TAB|90}} These are typically for regular customers who know each other at least passingly, because letters of debt are sometimes used as markers in games. A new visitor would have to be vouched for by a regular in order to be welcomed to a game.{{csb|CoG|63-64|Gem of the Flanaess}} | ||
== Rumors | == Rumors and legends== | ||
== Publishing history == | == Publishing history == | ||
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{{External link disclaimer}} | {{External link disclaimer}} | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
===Citations=== | === Notes === | ||
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=== Citations === | |||
<references /> | <references /> | ||
===Bibliography=== | === Bibliography === | ||
* [[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998. | * [[Moore, Roger E]]. ''[[The Adventure Begins]]''. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998. | ||
* [[Niles, Douglas]], and [[Carl Sargent]]. ''[[The City of Greyhawk]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989. | * [[Niles, Douglas]], and [[Carl Sargent]]. ''[[The City of Greyhawk]]''. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989. | ||
{{index|title=High Tower}} | {{index|title=High Tower}} | ||
[[Category:Locations in the City of Greyhawk]] | [[Category:Locations in the City of Greyhawk]] | ||
[[Category:Inns]] | [[Category:Inns]] | ||
[[Category:Taverns]] | [[Category:Taverns]] | ||
Latest revision as of 10:06, 27 April 2025
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| General information | |
| Type: | Tavern and inn |
| Location: | Garden Quarter, City of Greyhawk |
| Floors: | Four |
| Demographics | |
| Staff: | Eric Goodfellow |
| Organizations: | Circle of Eight |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Services: | Food, beverage, rooms |
| Quality: | Good |
| Price: | Not as expensive as others in the Garden Quarter |
The High Tower Inn is a tavern and hostelry found in the Garden Quarter of the Free City of Greyhawk. On maps with a key or legend, the inn is designated "G5".
Description
The High Tower Tavern is in the southeastern corner of the Garden Quarter, on Garden Road, just a block or so from St. Cuthbert's Gate.[1][2][3][4]
The most distinguishing detail of this inn is its namesake tower. It is tall and "pointed at the top like the hat of an old and eccentric wizard"[5]
Atmosphere
While the private meeting rooms are highly sought after,[5] and "the clientele is notably wealthy,[6] the tavern isn't as well-heeled as the Patrician's Club or other similar, notoriously fancy establishments in the Garden Quarter.[5] It is "comfortable but unpretentious,"[7][8] "not at all ostentatious", and it "would be hard to find customers who are having a better time."[5]
History
People
Notable individuals
- Erlynn Goodfellow (LG female human Mage)—proprietor of the inn.[6][note 1]
- Eric Goodfellow (NG male half-elf Wiz4)—proprietor of the inn.[8][note 1]
Regulars
The inn in known for having "numerous loyal customers, including many wizards from the Guild of Wizardry."[8]
The High Tower is a "traditional meeting place for the Circle of Eight,"[5][7] although, "on most occasions, these wizards disguise themselves before venturing out in public. Otto, Tenser, and Nystul are the three wizards most commonly encountered here."[5] Jallarzi Sallavarian also frequents the High Tower.[6]
Food and drink
Services
"Six excellent rooms (for private games or for overnight guests) are available for rent, but only to friends of [the proprietor]." They are "plush, reasonably-priced sleeping chambers, each with maid service and private washing facilities."[5]
There are another three rooms reserved for regular customers "in the inn’s peak-roofed tower.".[7][5] Each room is a small floor of the hostelry.[5][8] However, these are meeting or dining rooms, and do not have sleeping accommodations.[8]
The inn itself does not sponsor or host gambling, but amongst themselves regular patrons often play quiet "games of chance, particularly cards and similar games involving great concentration"[8]. Poker is notably played.[8] These are typically for regular customers who know each other at least passingly, because letters of debt are sometimes used as markers in games. A new visitor would have to be vouched for by a regular in order to be welcomed to a game.[5]
Rumors and legends
Publishing history
See also
Gallery
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By Rob Lazzaretti (2006)
External links
Disclaimer:Any lore presented through the following links does not necessarily adhere to established officially published content, and the views expressed do not necessarily represent the views of the editors of this wiki.
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ The City of Greyhawk (1989), Poster map.
- ↑ The Adventure Begins (1998), p.32, City map.
- ↑ Living Greyhawk Journal #2 (Nov 2000), p.5. Poster map
- ↑ Dungeon Master's Guide (2024), Poster map.
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j The City of Greyhawk (1989), p.63-64, Gem of the Flanaess.
- ↑ a b c Dungeon Master's Guide (2024), Ch.5: Creating Campaigns—City Locations.
- ↑ a b c Return of the Eight (1998), p.8.
- ↑ a b c d e f g The Adventure Begins (1998), p.90.
Bibliography
- Moore, Roger E. The Adventure Begins. Renton, WA: Wizards of the Coast, 1998.
- Niles, Douglas, and Carl Sargent. The City of Greyhawk. Lake Geneva, WI: TSR, 1989.
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
| Topic | Type | Description | Product | Page/Card/Image
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Tower Tavern (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Tavern, | The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess | 63 |
| High Tower Tavern (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Tavern, | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 5 |
| High Tower Tavern (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Tavern, | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 32 |
| High Tower Tavern (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Tavern, | Return of the Eight | 8, 12, 18 |
| High Tower Tavern (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Tavern, | The Adventure Begins | 90 |
| High Tower Tavern (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Tavern, | War Captain's Companion Boxed Set: Book 1 | 37 |