The Yawning Portal in a famous Inn and Tavern in the Castle Ward of Waterdeep.
Location:
The Yawning Portal is located on Rainrun Street in Waterdeep's Castle Ward between Waterdeep Castle and Snail Street.
Interior:
A stone building with a slate roof, the Yawning Portal offers guest rooms on the three upper floors. Well-worn boards cover the floor, but the main impression is of comfort. Rich blue tapestries decorate the wood-paneled walls of the common room, which consists of a bar and tables of stout wood. A signboard that simply reads "The Yawning Portal," hanging on chains from a black iron pole above the front door, announces the entry to the inn.
The room is dominated by the Entry Well, measuring 40 feet in diameter and descending 140 feet underground, the access to Undermountain.
Atmosphere:
The clientele consists mostly of adventurers eager to enter the depths of Undermountain. The Called, as they are sometimes known, listen to Waterdhavians, who are only too keen on sharing rumors and stories about the dungeon.
Services:
A typical dish served at the Yawning Portal consists of quipper and chips. Shadowdark ale is a popular beverage served at the taproom.
Prices:
Entrance down the Entry Well to Undermountain cost 1 gp per person.
The fee for getting hoisted up again was 1 gp per person.
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