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
Related Quests
- 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
Related Items
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