The Oracle's Arms Tavern
561 year old Human construction, small sized
Location: Tadland
Owned by: Nigellus Cross
A small half-timbered house with a slate tile roof. This is a public house. Tables and chairs are available for guests.
Overheard...
- "The Oracle's Arms Tavern is the best tavern in miles!"
- "Thank The Gods for this drink!"
- "This tavern dates back 561 years."
- "I wanted to be an adventurer when I was a kid."
- "The Adventurers Guild Hall pays well if you think you're strong enough." (Tell me more)
Punters
At the tavern right now are:
- Sperling Spooner the 2nd - Adult (22) ♂ Human - He is an adult human with amber eyes, short dark-brown hair in a side parting, a full beard, and medium brown skin.
- Margery Beasley - Junior Butcher - Adult (23) ♀ Human - She is an adult human with amber eyes, red and grey streaked hair in a pigtails, and light pink skin.
- Nigellus Cross - Tavern Keeper - Adult (39) ♂ Human - He is an adult human with green eyes, light-brown hair in braids, a full beard, and light brown skin.
- Nigellus Cross - Carpenter - Adult (36) ♂ Human - He is an adult human with grey eyes, long flowing strawberry hair, a clean shaven face, and light pink skin.
- Emely Blackburn (born Blackburn-Howard) - Adult (26) ♀ Human - She is an adult human with grey eyes (behind a pair of spectacles), long flowing dark-brown hair, and light brown skin.
- Lelia Ingraham - Elder (50) ♀ Human - She is an elderly human with amber eyes, long tied back grey hair, and olive skin.
- Queenie Beasley - Jeweller - Elder (61) ♀ Human - She is an elderly human with grey eyes, very short grey hair, and light brown skin.
- Joanna Row - Adult (45) ♀ Human - She is an adult human with brown eyes, long tied back black and grey streaked hair, and dark brown skin.
Behind the bar
At this location, items are priced between 96% and 120% of their base value.
| Available | Price | Value | Item | Description | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 6 gp 4 sp | 6 gp | Bottle of Whisky | A bottle of whisky containing 16 glasses. A fairly average Human whisky. | 1½ lbs. |
| 8 | 4 gp 4 sp | 4 gp | Bottle of Chardonnay (Vintage 799) | A pale white, color of harvest straw, mild flavor. | 2½ lbs. |
| 4 | 4 gp 7 sp | 4 gp | Bottle of Mead | A bottle of mead containing 8 cups. A fine mead made from honey. | 1½ lbs. |
| 7 | 5 sp | 5 sp | Cup of Mead | A fine mead made from honey. | |
| 22 | 4 sp 2 cp | 4 sp | Dram of Whisky | A fairly average Human whisky. | |
| 1 | 1 sp 2 cp | 1 sp | Glass of Spiced Wine | A bottle of spiced red wine, served warm. | |
| 8 | 6 cp | 5 cp | Glass of Tadland Red Wine | A basic wine, made with a blend of local grapes. | |
| 118 | 5 cp | 4 cp | Mug of Ale | Bog standard ale. | |
| 16 | 2 sp 1 cp | 2 sp | Pitcher of Ale | A gallon of bog standard ale, served in a pitcher. | 10 lbs. |
| 1 | 2 sp 4 cp | 2 sp | Pitcher of Tadland Rosé Wine | A basic wine, made with a blend of local grapes. A pitcher holds 5 generous cups. |
Note
- Undamaged empty bottles can be returned for a 1 gp refund.
Occupants
| Name | Role | Age | Gender | Race | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brigit Cross | 67 | Female | Human | She is an elderly human with grey eyes, long tied back grey hair, and light brown skin. | |
| Emely Cross | Bar Keeper | 32 | Female | Human | She is an adult human with grey eyes, long tied back strawberry hair, and olive skin. |
| Freda Cross | 6 | Female | Human | She is a human child with amber eyes, shoulder-length brown hair, and medium brown skin. | |
| Ian Cross the 2nd | 3 | Male | Human | He is a human child with grey eyes, scruffy strawberry hair, and olive skin. | |
| Ian Cross the 2nd | 2 | Male | Human | He is an infant human with grey eyes, a bald head, and light brown skin. | |
| Lionel Cross | Bar Keeper | 27 | Male | Human | He is an adult human with blue eyes, very short light-brown hair, a big bushy beard, and light brown skin. |
| Maghtild Cross | Housekeeper | 39 | Female | Human | She is an adult human with brown eyes, long curly dark-brown hair, and medium brown skin. |
| Nigellus Cross | Tavern Keeper | 39 | Male | Human | He is an adult human with green eyes, light-brown hair in braids, a full beard, and light brown skin. |
Family Tree
- Brigit Cross nee Blackburn (♀/67/Nigellus' mother)
- Nigellus Cross (♂/39) + Maghtild Cross nee Holt (♀/39/Nigellus' wife)
- Freda Cross (♀/6/Nigellus' daughter)
- Ian Cross the 2nd (♂/2/Nigellus' son)
- Lionel Cross (♂/27/Nigellus' brother) + Emely Cross nee Pope (♀/32/Nigellus' sister in-law)
- Ian Cross the 2nd (♂/3/Nigellus' nephew)