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[edit] The Red Dragon Inn

Around the place is one of the most famous establishments, the Red Dragon Inn. Also there are many rumors, but the Inn keepers refuse to tell the secret of his Inn. Again, wizards claim this Inn is magical in nature, others say it is simply the great number of lights in the Inn that irradiate that magic, as all the lights are magical ever burning flames, giving all the light and not the heat that have caused so many inns to be burned by some clumsy drunk patron. The building, from the outside, is an old but sturdy building, lighted at night by torches. The two steps in front lead you directly to a large oak door. But the Inn also has two back doors to allow discreet entrance or exit.

The Red Dragon Inn is home to a motley sort of people. It is located near an incredibly life-like stone statue of a Great Red Wyrm, rumored to in fact be a petrified dragon. Surrounded by a complex of two taverns and a huge inn with hundreds of rooms of flexible cost, the Red Dragon only irks a small amount of its costs from the ale and bedding. In fact, most of the profits accumulated at the Red Dragon come from individuals that may never have set foot inside at all.

The Red Dragon is the functioning base of operation of a huge number of adventuresome individuals. Oftentimes a wealthy employer will post an advertisement at the establishment, costing anywhere from nothing for those who need help the most, to hundreds of thousands of gold pieces from kingdoms farther away than most people knew the world stretched.

Who sets these prices? The bartender, an infamous brewer by the name of Joe Smith. His reputation is in his bar, and the bar is in his heart. He makes the decision to let the poor and needy post warrants, jobs, and anything else for pennies, while charging absolutely abusive amounts of money for the wealthy to have a similar contract. People pay what he thinks they should pay, and all but those that shouldn't be posting here anyway make the concessions to do so.

This has allowed the bar to grow to its incredible size. Many a new table was paid for by a simple advertisement. And, in exchange, the Red Dragon is open and often free to its clients. Drinks of all sorts, wines, ale, milk, and foreign fruits all make their way to the Red Dragon, where anything is possible. The only people not permitted in the Red Dragon are those that offend the barkeep.

Many people tell the stories about the historical figures that have graced the Red Dragon. Many of these stories are told in the stories of bards and the wives tales of the oldest bar maids. The interior is ever changing, some tables being made of common woods, and others being purchased at extreme costs to accommodate the best of heroes and nobles. If someone doesn't like linen bed sheets, oftentimes silk will be imported within the hour to cover those that need it. Of course, this tends to be the path to offending old Joe, but he won't kick you out till your willing to leave on your own.

The dragon's eyes glow at night, acting as a beacon. The street lights on the paths outside allow for an excellent night-time environment. By the time everyone wakes up, they can find a bed of toasted breads, morning pastries, cheeses, eggs, and if they need something special, it only takes a few minutes to make. The Red Dragon is obviously a fine place to spend a night. Of course, the clientele that come her most often are also the same kind of folk that always find themselves on the road, and having a home away from home is a huge reason why they all return here eventually.

The first thing any visitor should do, upon entering the Red Dragon, is shuffle up to Joe. The barmaids try to ensure that this happens promptly, because Joe can't stand anyone that doesn't say hi at the very least. The second thing Joe does to any visitor, is to get them to shout out their name and any important facts about themselves that others might need to know. Then, third, the entire bar greets the newcomer and gets back to their drinking. It's all just customary, but Joe sure does appreciate it.

Random Facts:

• There is a sign over the bar in the Red Dragon Inn that says, "Introduce yourself before you make requests of others."
• There is a sign in the Red Dragon Inn that says, "Everyone Drinks Free"
• There are several bulletin boards in the Red Dragon Inn.
• There is a dartboard at the Red Dragon Inn.

• There is a raised platform in the main room of the Red Dragon Inn that is sometimes used for announcements and introductions.
• The platform at the Red Dragon Inn where announcements are made has a podium for the purpose.

• The door to the Red Dragon Inn has several handles set at different heights.
• There are stairs leading up from the main room of the Red Dragon Inn. These go to guest rooms on the second floor, and possibly to other places or other floors.
• A typical room at the Red Dragon Inn is small and is furnished with two beds, a table and a couple of chairs.
  • Silver cards are used as room passes/keys at the Red Dragon Inn. One of them is numbered 177.
• There is a storage room in the basement of the Red Dragon Inn, accessible by a trap door behind the bar. Items left by adventurers for sale on consignment are stored there.
• There are private rooms in the back of the Red Dragon Inn that can be hired for confidential discussions.
  • At least one of the doors on one of the back rooms in the Red Dragon Inn has a bolt that can be thrown to lock the door.
• One corner of the main room in the Red Dragon Inn has tables and chairs sized for gnomes and halflings.
• Some drinks (or drink ingredients) are stored in a special storage room at the Red Dragon Inn.

• A gnome named Tiggle sometimes helps Joe Smith tend the bar at the Red Dragon Inn.
• One of the bartenders at the Red Dragon Inn is named Curly.
• Pancakes are served at the Red Dragon Inn.

• A fence can often be found in the Red Dragon Inn for those wishing to exchange valuables for coin.
• Wolves are allowed in the Red Dragon Inn

• Killings have been known to occur in the Red Dragon Inn. When there is some doubt as to who is responsible, Joe summons Brother Cadfel of the Temple of Antonidas.

Specialty Drinks:

• Aaacvassian Lemon Sprite, the first drink on the alphabetized list of those served at the Red Dragon Inn. The list is kept under the bar.
• Black Widow Ale, the best ale served at the Red Dragon Inn.
• Blue Haze, a drink.
• Dragon's Breath, a potent concoction that can burn through Joe's mugs.
• Dwarven Hammer, a whiskey.
• Flametail, a drink.
• Grandma�s Cocoa, at least one of the ingredients is whiskey.
• Nervous Newcomer, a drink.
• Rock Crusher, a dwarven ale.
• Sprite Flight, an elven wine.
• The Lazy Day, a drink.
• The Naked Eye, a drink.
• The Shoeless Sleepin' Hafling, a blue drink.
• Tiggle Teaser, a drink named after Tiggle, the bar tender's assistant, reserved for patrons worthy of a treat.
• Tossed Treant., one of the more famous drinks served at the Red Dragon Inn, this flaming drink includes elven wine, juices, treant seeds, and a stick.