Crossroads Inn

Type: Inn/Tavern Region: Central Odessia Status: Allied (Social hub) Tags: #location #location/inn #location/allied

Description

Three-story tavern at junction of 5 roads, also known as Burrow and Barrel Inn. Run by the halfling Porridgepot family. Distinctive mushroom-shaped roof. Famous for food, drink, entertainment (bareknuckle boxing), and magical experimental pastries. Strategic location at major crossroads.

Geography

Location:

Central Odessia
Junction of 5 major roads

Terrain:

Crossroads location
Potato fields behind inn
Near Moth Queen Cavern

Key Features

Three-story inn with mushroom-shaped roof
Bareknuckle boxing ring (managed by Marmaduke Porridgepot)
Experimental magical pastries (by Bramble Porridgepot)
Potato fields (managed by Dodo Porridgepot)
Card games
Multiple road connections

Population

Travelers, locals, Porridgepot family. Constant flow of visitors from 5 connecting roads.

Leadership

Landlady: Pippa Porridgepot (great-grandmother, matriarch)
Family Business: Porridgepot halfling family

History

Long-standing inn at strategic crossroads. Traditional halfling hospitality. Famous for food and entertainment.

Current Situation

Current Crisis:

Potato fields behind inn being raided by moths
Connected to Moth Queen cult in nearby cavern
Quest posted by Tansy Porridgepot

Active Features:

Bareknuckle boxing (Elvva Beltavar is champion)
Magical pastries with random effects
Social gathering point
Trade hub

Connections

Part of:

Odessia (kingdom)

Road Junction:

5 major roads meet here
Routes to Belendar, Canathalas, northern/southern regions

Nearby Threats:

Moth Queen Cavern (close proximity)

Inhabitants

Porridgepot Family (Halflings):

Pippa Porridgepot (great-grandmother, landlady)
Tansy Porridgepot (server, quest giver)
Juniper Porridgepot (barman)
Marmaduke Porridgepot (boxing ring manager)
Bramble Porridgepot (cook, magical pastries)
Dodo Porridgepot (potato field manager)

Notable Visitors (Session 32):

Riders of the Storm (party)
Elvva Beltavar (boxing champion)
Captain Rhyla Garron ("Red Viper", Crimson Pike leader)
Captain Mara Veylan (Iron Finch Company leader)
Lyria Swiftstep (Wood Elf boxer, 16)
Monks of Ilmater

Quests - Active#Spud Quest - Potato theft investigation (accepted Session 32, in progress)

Appearances

Session 32:

Party arrived around noon, stopped for food and rest
Elvva Beltavar won bareknuckle boxing championship (defeated Lyria Swiftstep, Elik'r Stormswallow, Lady Odonia of Galantri)
Bramble Porridgepot's trial pastries caused magical chaos
Ser Tessell Highfrost arm-wrestled Captain Rhyla Garron ("Red Viper")
ToooAh failed spectacularly at card game (Natural 1 Perception)
Party accepted Spud Quest from Tansy Porridgepot
Discovered Moth Queen Cavern entrance following potato trail

Homebrew#Bramble's Experimental Pastries

Notes

Strategic crossroads location (5 roads)
Halfling hospitality exemplified
Boxing entertainment unique feature
Magical pastries homebrew item
Currently under threat from Moth Queen
Social hub and quest board