Location: Oldtown—Dorn’s Rest (10), Stone Soup (4); The Tents—The Hole in the Wall
Services: Meals
Key NPCs: Wrenna Wrighten (female human barkeep, Dorn’s Rest); Cord Risten (male elf barkeep, Stone Soup); Cask (male dwarf barkeep, the Hole in
the Wall)
The Crown and the Gold Dragon Inn are the main inns of Quickstone, able to provide both food and lodging to a considerable number of people. But if you’re just looking for a place to drink or grab a quick meal, there are other options—especially if you have a particular crowd you’re looking to mingle with. Here are a few of the secondary taverns of Quickstone, though others may come and go!
Stone Soup is the oldest tavern in Quickstone. Built by and for the quickstone miners who originally founded the settlement, Stone Soup has a rough sculpted interior. It serves bitter grog and simple bread and stew. A meal and a drink costs one silver piece, but it’s far more nourishing than the typical Poor quality meal. The patrons take pride in the rough décor and tough bread; it reflects their belief that they are the toughest people in Quickstone, the original foundation of the town. The barkeep is an elf named Cord Risten, who was a miner back when the town was called Graystone. Generally, only stone chanters and miners are welcome in Stone Soup, but if you’re proficient with Mason's Tools or want to discuss your Stonecunning insights, you might be able to find some friends here.
Dorn’s Rest caters to Brelish veterans. Owner Wrenna Wrighten served ir’Blis in the Last War, and lost two fingers on her left hand to an ogre’s axe. Any Brelish veteran will be welcome here, and if you’ve got the Military Rank feature of the Soldier background—or are otherwise celebrated for your deeds in the Last War—you’ll drink for free at Dorn’s Rest. If you served another nation in the Last War, you’ll want to tread very lightly in Dorn’s Rest, unless there’s a Brelish soldier willing to vouch for you and compare stories. Meals at Dorn’s Rest are of Modest quality (3 SP for a meal, 4 CP for Blackcap ale) but their traditional comfort food will warm any Brelish heart.
The Hole in the Wall is exactly what it sounds like—a pop-up tavern in the Tents, set into a crevasse that runs deep into the Westwall. It’s the creation of a Cyran dwarf named Cask, who brews powerful moonshine. Typically, the Hole in the Wall is open two nights each week, depending on Cask’s supplies. It caters to the Mourners, who sing Cyran songs and share stories of their lost homeland. However, most of the patrons are happy to share a round with anyone willing to swallow Cask’s brew. A mug of moonshine costs 1 Copper Crown at the Hole in the Wall. If food is available, it’s shared freely, potluck style; however, there’s no assurance there will be food on a given night. While most patrons of the Hole are peaceful, powerful spirits and an unpredictable mix of patrons makes the Hole in the Wall the most dangerous tavern in Quickstone.