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| location = | | location = [[Clerkburg]], [[City of Greyhawk]] | ||
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| owner = | | owner = [[Mikos Dare]] | ||
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The '''Black Dragon Inn''' is a hostelry and tavern in the [[City of Greyhawk]], in [[Clerkburg]] | |||
== Description == | == Description == | ||
The Black Dragon Inn is a notably tall, packed building. At three stories tall, it is the largest hostelry in the district. | |||
=== Atmosphere === | === Atmosphere === | ||
The Black Dragon is notable for being open all hours of the day, even moreso than its reasonable prices and well-made food.{{cite lgj|5|4|Clerkburg, Part 2}} Another great draw for many of the patrons of the inn is the intellectual conversation often found here. Since a significant portion of the inn's guests are university students, there's never a lack of topics of conversation; | |||
{{quoted text|Walking from the bar to the private toilet off the taproom. it's possible to hear a heated argument over the rights of [[Wild Coast]] slaves whose masters were killed by the warbaods of [[Turrosh Mak]]. bitter complaints about unfair business practices in the [[Petit Bazaar]]. and rampant speculation on the whereabouts of the dastardly Lord [[Robilar]].|{{cite lgj|5|4|Clerkburg, Part 2}} }} | |||
== Geography == | == Geography == | ||
[[File:BlackDragonInn03.png|thumb|250px|The Black Dragon Inn and environs near the cross-streets. Illustrated in ''[[Expedition to the Ruins of Greyhawk]]'' (2007), art by [[Rob Lazzaretti]].]] | |||
In [[Clerkburg]], the Black Dragon Inn is situated along the [[Processional]], near the corner with [[Apprentice Walk]].{{csb|CoG||Poster map}} | |||
== People== | == People== | ||
=== Notable individuals === | === Notable individuals === | ||
[[File:BlackDragonInn01_Valusek.png|thumb|300px|The Black Dragon Inn, illustrated in ''[[the City of Greyhawk]]'' on the [[Valusek map]], by [[Valerie Valusek]] (1989).]] | |||
* [[Miklos Dare]] (LG male [[human]], Ftr4)—proprietor of the Black Dragon; former adventurer. A talkative sort who frequently knows quite a bit of information and rumors. Willingly discussed these with those who spend time drinking with him.{{csb|TAB|95}}{{csb|CoG|68|Gem of the Flanaess}} "red-bearded"{{csb|CoG|68|Gem of the Flanaess}} and "bearlike";{{csb|TAB|95}} Miklos has "a peg leg and numerous scars."{{csb|CoG|68|Gem of the Flanaess}} | |||
=== Regulars === | |||
All manner of folks are drawn to the Black Dragon for a variety of reasons, often because of the full-time open hours. Amongst it's eclectic clientele are "students, young professors, political agitators. and weary menials,"{{cite lgj|5|4|Clerkburg, Part 2}} as well as "traders from the [[Low Market]], city watchmen, former students still caught up in the allure of intellectual debate, and [[Baklunish]] inhabitants of the '[[Little Ket]]' neighborhood across the [[Processional]]."{{cite lgj|5|4|Clerkburg, Part 2}} | |||
A group of political activists who frequent the Black Dragon, the [[Dunfalcon Alliance]] are one of the "literary societies" common in the [[Halls]] and universities. They keep secret meetings, but they are revolutionaries work to undermine the city government to end corruption. | |||
=== Staff === | |||
Staff of the inn work 24 hours a day, in shifts. Regardless of time, the following can be found on duty:{{csb|CoG|68|Gem of the Flanaess}} | |||
* 2 stable hands | |||
* 4 cooks | |||
* 3 bartenders | |||
* 10-12 servers | |||
* 4 bouncers | |||
* 4 housekeepers | |||
== Resources == | == Resources == | ||
=== Food and drink === | === Food and drink === | ||
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at the inn, and meals are still available throughout the night.{{csb|CoG|68|Gem of the Flanaess}} | |||
=== Services === | === Services === | ||
The inn offers a whopping sixty private rooms for rent, in addition to a large common sleeping room, and several luxury suites.{{csb|CoG|68|Gem of the Flanaess}} | |||
Stables are also available, though there's only enough room for a half dozen mounts, but the courtyard is able to fit several carriages.{{csb|CoG|68|Gem of the Flanaess}} | |||
== Publishing history == | == Publishing history == | ||
== See Also== | == See Also== | ||
''See also:'' [[:Category:Inns]] and [[:Category:Taverns]] | |||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Revision as of 07:37, 18 October 2024
| Black Dragon Inn | |
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| Error creating thumbnail: File missing The Black Dragon Inn, illustrated on the DMG (2024) Baerald map. Art by Francesca Baerald. | |
| General information | |
| Location: | Clerkburg, City of Greyhawk |
| Floors: | 3 |
| Demographics | |
| Owner: | Mikos Dare |
| Staff: | Local university students employed as bouncers, maids, bartenders, and housekeepers[1] |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Services: | Drinks, meals, and rooms |
| Quality: | Above average to Good |
| Price: | Good/standard |
The Black Dragon Inn is a hostelry and tavern in the City of Greyhawk, in Clerkburg
Description
The Black Dragon Inn is a notably tall, packed building. At three stories tall, it is the largest hostelry in the district.
Atmosphere
The Black Dragon is notable for being open all hours of the day, even moreso than its reasonable prices and well-made food.[2] Another great draw for many of the patrons of the inn is the intellectual conversation often found here. Since a significant portion of the inn's guests are university students, there's never a lack of topics of conversation;
"Walking from the bar to the private toilet off the taproom. it's possible to hear a heated argument over the rights of Wild Coast slaves whose masters were killed by the warbaods of Turrosh Mak. bitter complaints about unfair business practices in the Petit Bazaar. and rampant speculation on the whereabouts of the dastardly Lord Robilar."[2]
Geography
In Clerkburg, the Black Dragon Inn is situated along the Processional, near the corner with Apprentice Walk.[3]
People
Notable individuals
- Miklos Dare (LG male human, Ftr4)—proprietor of the Black Dragon; former adventurer. A talkative sort who frequently knows quite a bit of information and rumors. Willingly discussed these with those who spend time drinking with him.[1][4] "red-bearded"[4] and "bearlike";[1] Miklos has "a peg leg and numerous scars."[4]
Regulars
All manner of folks are drawn to the Black Dragon for a variety of reasons, often because of the full-time open hours. Amongst it's eclectic clientele are "students, young professors, political agitators. and weary menials,"[2] as well as "traders from the Low Market, city watchmen, former students still caught up in the allure of intellectual debate, and Baklunish inhabitants of the 'Little Ket' neighborhood across the Processional."[2]
A group of political activists who frequent the Black Dragon, the Dunfalcon Alliance are one of the "literary societies" common in the Halls and universities. They keep secret meetings, but they are revolutionaries work to undermine the city government to end corruption.
Staff
Staff of the inn work 24 hours a day, in shifts. Regardless of time, the following can be found on duty:[4]
- 2 stable hands
- 4 cooks
- 3 bartenders
- 10-12 servers
- 4 bouncers
- 4 housekeepers
Resources
Food and drink
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served at the inn, and meals are still available throughout the night.[4]
Services
The inn offers a whopping sixty private rooms for rent, in addition to a large common sleeping room, and several luxury suites.[4]
Stables are also available, though there's only enough room for a half dozen mounts, but the courtyard is able to fit several carriages.[4]
Publishing history
See Also
See also: Category:Inns and Category:Taverns
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
Citations
- ↑ a b c The Adventure Begins (1998), p.95.
- ↑ a b c d "Clerkburg, Part 2". Living Greyhawk Journal #5 (Jul 2001, published March 2002), p.4.
- ↑ The City of Greyhawk (1989), Poster map.
- ↑ a b c d e f g The City of Greyhawk (1989), p.68, Gem of the Flanaess.
Bibliography
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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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Dragon Inn (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Inn, | The City of Greyhawk: Folks, Feuds and Factions | 43 |
| Black Dragon Inn (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Inn, | The City of Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess | 68, 96 |
| Black Dragon Inn (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Inn, | Living Greyhawk Journal #2 | 4 |
| Black Dragon Inn (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Inn, | Living Greyhawk Journal #4 | 6, 9 |
| Black Dragon Inn (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Inn, | Living Greyhawk Journal #5 | 4, IBC |
| Black Dragon Inn (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Inn, | Player's Guide to Greyhawk | 33 |
| Black Dragon Inn (City of Greyhawk) | Building | Inn, | The Adventure Begins | 95 |