The Carnipot

Vine art on article background by Valadzionak_volha

As you walk in the narrow, greenery-filled alleyways of the Greenstreets a scent catches your nose. A scent of exotic spices and meat. You see how a flock of smaller, leather-winged dinosaurs flap overhead in the same direction with you as you arrive to a rustic door, slightly ajar. Overhead hangs a sign, presenting a wide cauldron that has a skull of a dinosaur etched onto it. Beneath the sign there is an inscription: "The Carnipot"

A building formerly known as a tannery, until it was bought by one Lamont Tyrell. Soon, as the great city of Kir Vallen expanded, this before-distant tannery found itself at the center of one of the fastest expanding districts of the city. Carnipot has a cozy interior with cherry wooden pillars, floorboards and slightly tanned clay walls. Respecting its past as well as its peculiar menu, different dinosaur skins and scales are presented on the tavern walls. On top of a large fireplace there looms a skull rumored to belong to a fierce tyrannosaurus rex - One hunted by the proprietor himself!

Atmosphere

Carnipot resides at a crossroads in the Greenstreets - a network of alleyways, small streets and paths in eastern Kir Vallen. Crossroads surrounding the Carnipot are always illuminated by the amber-like glow of several lanterns and the smell of delicious meals reaches far in the busy streets. Inside, the smell of roasted meat and strong spices are usually met with the heavy sweat of its patrons as the Carnipots clientele forms heavily out of laborers, workers and artisans. Being the closest restaurant to the now-infamous Eastern Wall, even the Raptor Guard stop in from time to time.
Even if they have a lack of rooms for rent, an open-minded individual can always find interesting contacts and people in the Carnipot. Was it hunters or explorers about to cross the Eastern Wall, or some ne'er-do-wells spreading gossip, Carnipot serves as both an excellent place for a warm borth and as a treasure trove of latest information around the powerplays in the Dragani Empire.

Entertainment
Eating the thickest meals in Kir Vallen
Visiting the nearby "Blushing Tiger" - brothel
Fishing for rumors and looking for jobs
Listen to the local bards and their instruments!

Purpose / Function

Carnipot is the only proper tavern to serve the hungry denizens of the Greenstreets in Kir Vallen. Known for its thick meals served in one, large standing table, the Carnipot serves all who enter through its doors. Was it a member of the Raptor Guard or a street urchin, they can fill their bellies here with the beefy meals offered by the taverns cook, chef and owner, Lamont Tyrell.

The Man behind the Pot

Bellowing laugh and a rough grunt are the most usual responses people of Greenstreets receive from Lamont Tyrell. Yet, behind these crude communications and the rough outlook of the man lies a heart that cares and an ear that listens. As shown by acts of kindness such as the tradition of tail-dropping in dishes of the Carnipot, Lamont recognises the need for a meeting place and a hearth of warmth to the mean roads of the Greenstreets. Although seemingly a simple bartender and a chef living out his passion, Lamont is very much the central pillar of the common people of Kir Vallen.

Lamont Tyrell via Heroforge by Hiisikuningas

The Regular Chimeras

As of late, the Carnipot has become a regular location for a group of misfits and nobodies called The Ferocious Chimera. Even as the group has caused miniscule damage to the taverns decor, Tyrell seems to appreciate their presence and the reputation the group has brought after arresting the dangerous serial killer known as Kiraan Mog. Whenever the Chimeras are around the tavern, they bring forth a certain air of unease ever since they knocked a working man unconcious for mocking them with their mockery title: "The Wobbling Chimera".

Alterations

The tavern originally began its existance by the name of "Chowpot", which was one of the local specialities served by Tyrell. However, as years passed on and as Tyrell accumulated more and more experience, The Chowpot eventually was overcome with change. As workers were laid off until only Tyrell himself remained. The tavern changed its method of business from serving ordered food to that of a standing table throughout the day.
Tyrell is rumored to be dedicated to his craft on such a level, that he basically lives in the Carnipot. When customers and the lights of the tavern are out, Tyrell is said to begin the careful cooking and seasoning of the next days menu.

Tyrannosoup - The King of Soups!

Tyrannosaurus Rex by Engin Akyurt

Hanging over the fireplace is a gargantuan skull, installed to the brick-work of the tavern hearths chimney. This is said to have been the kill that made Tyrell a legend in his younger years. Always seeking fresh meat for his own restaurant, Tyrell as a spry young man hunted down one of the kings of Monarch Jungle themselves - A giant tyrannosaurus rex, said to dwarf others of its kind. As Tyrell dragged its body back into city, the name of "Chowpot" quickly became history as it mainly served the now-famous "King's Dish" for three weeks to come!

However, there is a darker and a slightly more embarrassing side to this wild story as well: Long-term friends of Tyrell claim that the king of Monarch Jungle had a baby hiding deep in near shrubbery as they slew its parent - And that Tyrell is in truth terrified of the jungle because that juvenile tyrannosaurus has over the years grown into a full adult, would smell the sweat of the man who slew its parent and seek out bloody revenge. It does not help the rumor from Tyrell's side that he gave up hunting instantly after his success with the tyrannosaurus rex.

Architecture

The Carnipot recognises its speciality and focuses purely on its delicious dishes and on its warm, welcoming atmosphere. Most of the Carnipot is taken by a large dining hall with a small stand near the entrance of the building. In this wide, flushed room there is a standing table, a small counter, behind which the Carnipots owner Lamont Tyrell can most often be seen and a large, warm fireplace. Most of Carnipot's building is constructed out of cherry - tinted wood with a strong stone foundation and cinnamon-shaded clay walls.

Excuse me, there is a tail in my soup?

Surprise in a soup! by Valeria Boltneva

Tail-dropping has been an old tradition in the Carnipot. Back when its menu was much more simple and one-sided, when wood was still ordered rather than picked up from the standing table, Tyrell introduced a fun little game to the tavern by leaving "at least one" tail per week to food that was being served. This tail has traditionally been the tip of a velociraptor tail. A client who receives the tail can eat and drink as much as they want, but only during that single visit. A true philantropist, Tyrell has been known from time to time to manipulate the dishes so that when a poor or a homeless person eats at the Carnipot, they are more likely to receive a tail than the other clients.

Scavenger Issues

As there are rarely any leftovers, this is an uncommon issue at the Carnipot, but many neighbors have made complaints to the Raptor Guard of smaller dinosaurs and scavenger-type animals of stalking the streets around the tavern. At least until now, Lamont Tyrell has not made any official recognitions of this issue and there have been no scavengers, was it rats or others seen inside of the tavern. It seems like these issues are to remain as rumors.

Carnipot Logo by Icon0.com and Muhnafauls

As you step inside, the hearty music of local bards fill the chambers - Dazar'Alor Bazar by David Arkenstone/ Blizzard Entertainment.

Carnipot Menu by Hiisikuningas

Founding Date

672

Alternative Names

The Chowpot [Old name]

Type

Pub / Tavern / Restaurant

Parent Location

Kir Vallen

Owner

Lamont Tyrell

Representative map of Carnipot by Dungeon Fog

As you walk into the halls, laced with the scent of mouth-watering food, you overhear a conversation held between three friends: Rahq, a member of the Raptor Guard, Juffe, a miner and Lavan, a merchant.

R: "Best part of the day... Check your soups for tails, boys!"

J: "None here..."

L: "And none here, I'm thinkin' you won't find one either, Rahq. Another rag-tag got the tail just two days ago."

R: "Blast! You'd think old Lamont had respect for the working men, not those bums."
L: "Come now and stuff your mouth before that talks gets you into trouble - Wearin' your uniform still and barkin' like that... Juffe, how's your back, old mate?"
J: "'s sure better now tha' those vurmint gobs are doin' the heavy liftin' for us."
R: "Good an' proper - Oughta have them chained in there with the rest of the cannibals, not paying them!"
L: "Rahq! For the last time... Not to pick sides in the matter, but Rahq does have a point. The goblins actually -work- with you?"
J: "I mean - 'tis the foremen's money they're nabbin', not mine. Just glad they be sparin' me back!"

Hail to the Monarch

Beasts of yore, deep beyond the shores./
Claws sharper than panthers, scales thicker than a croc,/
teeth like spears, eyes to track their scores!/
In Monarch Jungle, no-one travels outside the flock! /


Beware of the raptors, where there is one there are more!/
Beware of the triceratops, see their pup and get ready to run!/
Beware of the allosaur, or there will be gore!/
Beware of the ankylosaur, that tail does more than stun!/


Roar echoes from Giants to Sister Island/
of the good old king, you see!/
Deep in jungles are rules, territories and/
the only punishment is a death, guaranteed!/

Beware of the hulking body, stronger than gorilla!/
Beware of the toothy maw, gluttonous to no bounds!/
Beware of the hooked claws, leaving behind not a scintilla!/
Beware of the Monarch, for he is more terrifying than he sounds!

Workman's Friend - Salamander Soup
Recipe
2 cups of mashed tomatoes
8 slices of parasaur flank (if missing, use bacon strips instead)
1/2 Hiljratian Multipaprika (if missing, use common red paprika instead)
1 cup of red lentils
1 cup of water/if available, vegetable broth
1/2 cup of your choice: cream, cream cheese or butter cheese

Seasoning (Season to your personal tastes)
Black pepper
Parsley
Salt

1. Rinse the lentils carefully until you can pour water through them without the water turning cloudy.
2. Cook the lentils for an quarter-hour.
3. Fry your parasaur slices until nice and crisp.
4. Crush your fried out parasaur slices to smaller bits.
5. Add everything into a single pot (The same pot used to cook the lentils)
6. Bring to a boil and enjoy - Add parsley leaves at the very end to the soups surface for a nice detail!
Ps. A hot tip from Lamont Tyrell: Scraping off the leftovers of the dish with white bread can be an especially delicious desert!