P10. The Ivy and Hearth

The Ivy and Hearth is a fine local inn—stately, clean, and quiet. Green awnings and flowering ivy tendrils adorn the outside of the squat little inn, and warm laughter burbles out through an open window. The brightly colored sign above the doorway proudly proclaims it to be The Ivy and Hearth Inn and depicts a brightly colored sign depicting a hearth with ivy. The wood panels of the exterior are weather worn but clean—an indication of the love and care with which this place is maintained.

The Ivy and Hearth is a fine local inn in Penwick, known for its stately, clean, and quiet atmosphere. Adorned with awnings and flowering ivy tendrils, this inn exudes warmth and hospitality. Owned by a retired adventurer named Liora Steelwind, the inn is a beloved establishment, meticulously maintained and welcoming to all travelers.

Detailed Description

Location and Layout
The Ivy and Hearth is located in a prime spot in Penwick, easily accessible to both locals and visitors. The exterior features awnings and flowering ivy tendrils, with a brightly colored sign above the doorway depicting a hand-painted hearth with ivy around it. The wood panels of the exterior are weather-worn but clean, reflecting the love and care with which the inn is maintained.

Exterior Features

• Awnings and flowering ivy tendrils
• Brightly colored sign depicting a hearth with ivy
• Weather-worn but clean wood panels

Inside the Inn

The interior of The Ivy and Hearth is warm and inviting. The smell of roasting potatoes and fresh ale fills the air as you enter. An oversized fireplace crackles, lighting up the room with help from wall sconces and a low-hanging chandelier. Bright woven tapestries adorn the walls, adding color to the wooden interior. The barkeep stands behind a counter to the left of the entrance, with the doorway to the kitchen open behind them. Three mastiffs (hunting dogs) sleep in the ground floor common room in front of the fire.

Interior Features

• Oversized fireplace and wall sconces
• Low-hanging chandelier
• Bright woven tapestries
• Barkeep's counter and open kitchen doorway
• Three mastiffs sleeping in the common room

The smell of roasting potatoes and fresh ale wafts toward you when you push through the door. Logs crackle in the oversized fireplace, lighting up the room with help of several wall sconces and a low-hanging chandelier. Bright woven tapestries hang along the walls and add a touch of color to the wooden interior. The barkeep stands behind a counter to the left of the entrance, the doorway to the kitchen open behind them. Three mastiffs (hunting dogs) that sleep in the ground floor common room in front of the fire.

History

Liora bought The Ivy and Hearth from a local family over ten years ago, after her wife, a wizard, vanished into Welkwood on an expedition. Preferring a quieter life after her adventuring days, Liora decided to retire and run the inn. She has since become a beloved figure in Penwick, known for her kindness and dedication to her guests.

• Background: Former adventurer, bought the inn over ten years ago
• Significant Event: Wife, a wizard, vanished into Welkwood

Motivation

Liora is motivated by a desire to provide a safe and welcoming haven for travelers. She takes great pride in maintaining the inn and ensuring that her guests feel at home. Her past experiences as an adventurer drive her to create a peaceful and comfortable environment where people can relax and enjoy their stay. Primary Motivation: Provide a safe and welcoming haven for travelers Goals: Maintain the inn, ensure guests feel at home

Current Issues

Staff and Operations
Liora employs a staff of six loyal, well-paid commoners who help run the inn. These staff members are of various races and ethnicities, reflecting the inclusive atmosphere of The Ivy and Hearth. They are dedicated to their work and help maintain the high standards of the inn.

• Staff: Six loyal, well-paid commoners (LG males and females of various races and ethnicities)
• Operations: Ensure high standards and guest satisfaction

Conclusion

The Ivy and Hearth is a cornerstone of Penwick, offering warmth, comfort, and hospitality to all who enter. Under the care of Liora Steelwind, a retired adventurer, the inn maintains a high standard of service and a welcoming atmosphere. With its cozy interior, dedicated staff, and the presence of three loyal mastiffs, The Ivy and Hearth continues to be a beloved establishment in Penwick, providing a safe and comfortable haven for travelers from near and far.

The Ivy and Hearth Inn by 3orcs

"Welcome to The Ivy and Hearth, where warmth and comfort meet."

Liora Steelwind

Personality
Liora Steelwind is a charismatic and welcoming innkeeper. Her past as an adventurer has given her a wealth of stories and a keen sense of hospitality. She is firm but fair, and her warmth is reflected in the cozy atmosphere of the inn. Liora is known for her no-nonsense attitude towards safety, warning armed guests to keep their blades sheathed during their stay.

• Role: Proprietor of The Ivy and Hearth
• Charismatic and welcoming
• Firm but fair
• Warm and hospitable

Physical Description

Liora is a middle-aged woman with a strong, athletic build from her years of adventuring. She has long, silver hair often tied back in a braid, and piercing blue eyes. She dresses simply but elegantly, favoring practical clothing suitable for running the inn.

• Appearance: Middle-aged, strong, athletic build, long silver hair, piercing blue eyes, simple but elegant clothing

Type

Inn

Parent Location

Penwick

Liora Steelwind by 3orcs

"Leave your worries at the door and let us take care of the rest."

Common Meals

The food and drink available at taverns is as varied as the establishments themselves. These two pages presents lists of suitable food and drink divided by the quality of the establishment.


The table immediately below also presents the average cost of food and drink for sale in taverns.

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DRINKS	Price
Ale (gallon)	2 sp
Ale (mug)	4 cp
Wine (common; pitcher)	2 sp
Wine (fine; bottle)	10 gp
MEALS (PER DAY)	price
Poor	1 sp
Common	3 sp
Good	2 gp
D20	COMMON MEALS
1	Omelette with toasted nuts
2	Ham with mixed greens
3	Fish and bacon stew
4	Rabbit in mushroom sauce
5	Fried rabbit with nut cakes
6	Poached fish with kale
7	Cheap sausage with fried onion and apple chunks
8	Black pudding and beans
9	Corned beef with carrots
10	Ham and vegetable stew
11	Cheese and ham omelette
12	Cheese and leek bake
13	Rabbit pie with beets
14	Black pudding with turnip and mushrooms
15	Cheap sausage with cheese and chickpeas
16	Cauliflower cheese with parsnip and kale
17	Leek and chestnut stew
18	Vine leaves stuffed with chickpeas and millet
19	Chicken with buttered parsnip
20	Fishcakes with cracked corn and red cabbage
D20	COMMON DRINKS
1	Beer
2	Ale
3	Watered white wine
4	Cider
5	Perry
6	Cherry barley water
7	Plum barley water
8	Watered red wine
9	Koumiss
10	Watered mead
11	Pear barley water
12	Elderflower cordial
13	Blackberry cordial
14	Elderberry cordial
15	Sloe wine
16	Sloe gin
17	Rosehip cordial
18	Gooseberry cordial
19	Plum cider
20	Blackcurrant cordial
D20	COMMON HOUSE SPECIALITIES
1	Chicken in plum sauce with rice
2	Honey‐fried fish
3	Sheep's head stew with barley and beans
4	Star‐gazy pie
5	Chicken and leek pie
6	Mushroom flan
7	Oxtail soup with cheese bread and onions
8	Pork liver with onions and potatoes
9	Bacon, eggs and fried Potatoes
10	Parsnip soup with cheap sausage and bread
11	Yoghurt soup with meatballs
12	Trout stuffed with oats and mushrooms
13	Lentil pancakes with cabbage and leeks
14	Shellfish chowder
15	Fishballs with mixed greens
16	Lamb heart stew
17	Brawn with spinach, turnips and carrots
18	Oxtongue with onion bread and hazelnuts
19	Fish cooked in ale with mashed swede and potato
20	Vine leaves stuffed with garlic cheese, served with millet balls