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The Gilded Chalice

The Gilded Chalice was originally a prestigious jeweler's shop before a market crash forced the owner to sell. It was converted into a tavern that caters to the city's mid-tier elite who want to look richer than they are.

Taverns
Tavern · kept by Julian Bellamont

The Gilded Chalice

The Gilded Chalice was originally a prestigious jeweler's shop before a market crash forced the owner to sell.

Overview

History

The Gilded Chalice was originally a prestigious jeweler's shop before a market crash forced the owner to sell. It was converted into a tavern that caters to the city's mid-tier elite who want to look richer than they are.

Quirks

A massive, jagged crack runs through the western wall. Julian has covered it with an expensive but moth-eaten tapestry of the Royal Coronation that billows whenever the neighbor, Hagar, hammers on the other side.

Rooms and services3

  • Velvet-Curtained AlcovesPrivate Seating
    Private seating areas draped in heavy crimson velvet, designed for clandestine guild business or noble dalliances.
  • The Scribe's StationService
    A small desk staffed by a runner who delivers messages to the Merchant Guild and Noble District for a small fee.
  • Heated Boot RacksLuxury Service
    A luxury service near the entrance where patrons can have their footwear dried and polished while they dine.

Menu

8 items · 8 cp to 1 gp
Today's special

Guildmaster's Platter

A selection of cured meats, aged cheeses, and pickled vegetables for sharing.

12 silver
  • Saffron-Infused Risotto8 silver
    Main Course

    Golden rice served with shaved truffles and a hint of garlic.

  • Glazed Duck Wings4 silver
    Appetizer

    Crispy wings tossed in a honey and spice reduction from the southern ports.

  • The High Noble's Decanter1 gold
    Drink

    A heavy red wine imported from elven vineyards, served in a glass with gold trim.

  • Spiced Poached Pears3 silver
    Dessert

    Pears simmered in star anise and cinnamon, topped with a dollop of sweetened cream.

  • Commoner's Curiosity Ale8 copper
    Drink

    A standard bitter ale served in an oversized, ornate mug to justify the inflated cost.

  • Oyster and Chive Soup5 silver
    Appetizer

    A delicate, salty broth filled with fresh port-delivered oysters.

  • Sugar-Dusted Almonds2 silver
    Appetizer

    A small bowl of roasted almonds coated in fine sugar and sea salt.

People

The keeper and 3 patrons
  • KeeperJulian Bellamont

    Human bard, level 3

  • Noble SlummerCaspian Thorne

    Arrogant, fashionable, and desperate to feel 'dangerous' by drinking in sight of the city's underbelly.

  • Guild ClerkLiora Silkhand

    Meticulous and overworked: she spends her nights cross-referencing shipping manifests with a worried expression.

  • Dwarf MasonThrum Ironfoot

    Gruff and cynical: he was hired to fix the wall but refuses to start until Julian pays his previous three outstanding invoices.

Keeper's Species

Human

Intrigue

Intrigue · GM only

What locals say

The tavern is named after a legendary artifact stolen from the royal treasury a century ago. Julian claims the 'real' chalice is hidden beneath the floorboards, though most locals believe it is just a marketing ploy.

Plot hooks

3
1Julian offers the party a free meal if they can sneak into Hagar's cellar and find out what kind of industrial machinery is causing the structural vibrations.
2A nervous guild clerk accidentally swaps a satchel containing a slave-trade manifest with a noble's coat.
3The crack in the wall isn't just from noise: something small and chittering is seen emerging from it to steal coins from the tables at night.

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