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The Imperial Lotus

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The Imperial Lotus

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AliasesThe Heartlands Warmth
QualityAverage, with limited offerings but unique Urashalyr imports
LocationThe Northern Expanse,
Arkhold,
Outskirts of the main market square
OwnerK’halan Muralok, a retired Urashalyr military captain
StaffKhalil (bartender),
Avani Dalin (cook),
Yassir Chahl (chief server),
Khalil (bartender)
PatronsPrimarily Urashalyr imigrants, officials and travelers; a few curious locals
StatusIn Operation
LegalityOfficial

"It’s a place of comfort for our kind, here at the far edge of the empire. A sip of home."

K’halan Muralok, Owner, in conversation with a visitor

"Strange smells, strange sounds… Can’t say it isn’t tempting."

Argaroth, Monkhalyr local, upon passing the tavern


Description:

  • The Imperial Lotus is the sole Urashalyr establishment in Arkhold, offering a taste of the empire’s flavors and culture. Decorated with carved wooden panels, ornate tapestries, and bronze lanterns, it’s a unique sight in the otherwise stark, stone-built city.
  • The tavern is managed with care to maintain traditional Urashalyr ambiance, from its soft music to incense that mingles with the spices of foreign dishes. The locals keep their distance, preferring their own inns, but a few curious souls occasionally visit for the mysterious cuisine or a rare cup of coffee.

Location:

  • Arkhold, on the outskirts of the main market square, near the Urashalyr garrison
  • Due to its isolated placement, it is easily avoided by those uninterested in the foreign presence
  • The tavern’s exterior resembles the architecture of the local buildings, but inside it is a vibrant, warm environment adorned with tapestries, low tables, and cushions.

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Food:

Daily Soup:

  • Spiced lentil soup with flatbread: 4 silver

Breakfast:

  • Spiced rice porridge with dried fruits and nuts: 5 silver
  • Savory lentil cakes with herbs: 6 silver
  • Sweet flatbread with honey and spices: 5 silver

Lunch:

  • Stewed chickpeas with spiced vegetables and rice: 10 silver
  • Marinated meat skewers with flatbread: 12 silver
  • Grilled vegetables with yogurt sauce: 9 silver

Dinner:

  • Braised lamb with spiced potatoes: 20 silver
  • Spicy fish stew with rice: 18 silver
  • Roasted vegetables with almond sauce: 15 silver

Lunch Menu:

  • Grilled flatbread with spiced minced lamb and fresh herbs, served with tangy yogurt dip: 20 silver

Dinner Menu:

  • Slow-cooked goat curry with fragrant rice, toasted almonds, and saffron: 28 silver

Drink:

Water & Non-Alcoholic:

  • Tamarind flavoured spring watert: 3 silver per glass, 10 silver per carafe
  • Minted Yogurt Drink: 5 silver per glass, 18 silver per carafe

Hot Drinks:

  • Urashalyr coffee: 8 silver per cup, 30 silver per pot
  • Cardamom tea: 5 silver per cup, 20 silver per pot
  • Soothing Brew (From Mourning Lilly): 4 Silver per cup, 15 Silver per pot

Wine & Beer:

  • Urashalyr wine (imported): 10 silver per glass, 40 silver per carafe
  • Local Arkhold ale: 2 silver per mug, 10 silver per keg

Spirits:

  • Spiced fruit brandy: 8 silver per shot, 40 silver per bottle
  • Honey-infused gin: 10 silver per shot, 50 silver per bottle

Accommodation:

  • Single Room: 25 silver per night
  • Double Room: 40 silver per night
  • Dormitory: 12 silver per night
  • Stable: 10 silver per night including basic feed

Additional Offerings:

  • Hot Bath: 15 silver (wooden tub, scented oils)

Tobacco:

  • Plain Tobacco: 6 Silver per 1/4 pound
  • Spiced Tobacco: 12 Silver per 1/4 pound

Specialty Offering:

  • Incense from the Urashalyr heartlands: Unique blend for meditation, 15 silver per mixture

  • Wrestling Circle: Free entry, with a prize of 50 silver for the winner

    • The tavern hosts a weekly wrestling competition in a designated circle in the main area. Participants of all skill levels are welcome to compete in friendly matches that celebrate traditional Urashalyr strength and technique. Spectators can cheer on their favorites while enjoying food and drink specials during the event.

Staff:

Owner:

  • K’halan Muralok: A retired Urashalyr military captain, strict yet kindhearted, values the preservation of Urashalyr culture in Arkhold. He runs the tavern with disciplined warmth, preferring things to stay “as they are at home.”

Cook/Chef:

  • Avani Dalin: A native of the empire’s southern provinces, Dalin is known for her culinary skills and pride in Urashalyr cuisine, delighting customers with her unique spice blends.

Serving Staff:

  • Yassir Chahl: A lively and friendly server, Yassir is the senior server and eager to introduce patrons to the rich flavors of Urashalyr. With a knack for storytelling, he keeps guests entertained between courses.

  • Khalil: Bartender, quick-witted, brings a sense of humor to the tavern

  • Akosh and Salen: Attentive servers, familiar with the Urashalyr customs and efficient


History:

  • The tavern, once a simple local drinking hole, was claimed by Urashalyr officials shortly after Arkhold’s forced integration into the empire. Its transformation into an Urashalyr-style establishment was meant as a symbol of cultural exchange but has instead become a point of tension. Though Arkhold’s residents have adapted to the empire’s rule, few are eager to embrace its customs, but it soon grew into an iconic Urashalyr fixture for soldiers and visitors alike.

Rumors and Particularities:

  • It’s said the Heartland’s Warmth has a hidden cellar where imperial soldiers hold clandestine meetings.
  • Locals believe the tavern to be haunted by the spirit of the last Monkhalyr innkeeper, who vanished during the conquest.

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