Two Coins Tavern

The Two Coins is a tavern located on High Street along Glory Ridge in the city of Bornheim. It is frequented by the wealthy and those who do business with them. Harold of Easterly purchased the inn in Y448 AH and continued the tradition of uncompromising service for an uncompromising cost. From his voice and manners it is clear that Harold was raised in a noble household, but no visitor has heard of Easterly and he never speaks of himself.

There is not policy restricting the patrons to humans only, but an unspoken rule keeps most out unless they are meeting with a particularly important human. Should non-humans be seated Harold will ensure they are treated with the utmost courtesy and will never tolerate any slip in their service, but he will not step one more inch beyond what is necessary to maintain their reputation.

The tavern serves truly superb food, but they command some of the highest prices in the city. Their cellar is well-stocked and the staff knowledgeable of their offerings. Anything that he does not have on available he will scour the city for and purchase if a customer provides enough notice. For the Countess Beatrice Hapsteng he paid a fortune to have a wine from Selcaria shipped north.

The tavern is four stories tall; although only the lower three stories are open for customers. The top floor is used exclusively by the owner and staff.

The lower floor is the “common room”; although naming it as such does not fully describe its opulence. The walls are dressed stone covered with fine tapestries. Colored glass planes face to the west to catch the last rays of the setting sun. The other windows are secured with fine clear glass. Small concealed ducts near the ceiling and floor provide excellent air flow keeping the common room comfortable without disturbing its patrons. Fine wooden tables and chairs are placed so that guests and servants can move about the room without bumping those seated.

There is no bar, instead all food and drink it brought from the kitchen and cellar. Two small brick ovens and a stone hearth are used for cooking. There is ample space for the staff to work efficiently. A set of stairs goes into the cellar and includes a counter-weighted bucket to moving heavier casks. A small door in the kitchen lets the staff go outside without disturbing the patrons.

The second floor is divided into two rooms. The large central room is for the patrons, while the smaller room has stairs leading to the kitchen and a single serving table. The tables in the large central room are shielded from those nearby by heavy tapestries, which can be moved to create spaces of varying sizes. This allows for a more private or intimate conversation.

The third floor consists of five private rooms. The one in the southwestern corner contains stairs to the kitchen and a serving table for the staff. The other four rooms are reserved for the wealthiest guests. These rooms offer the finest eating arrangements and the most secure privacy. Each room is divided by double-thick walls, which are covered with heavy tapestries. Only a single servant serves each room and preform no other duties while their room is occupied.

The fourth room is divided into seven rooms from a central corridor. Harold and his wife live in the largest room, while their children occupy two others. The other four rooms are used by their staff and their family. Harold allows the more common staff to bunk down in the kitchen or common room.