Olokand #81

[8] The Standing Bear (Haselun of Elathel)

Size: 10 Quality: ✰✰✰✰ Prices: High
The Standing Bear has a well-deserved reputation for excellence and
is regarded by many as the finest of Olokand’s three inns. The innkeeper,
Haselun of Elathel, caters to patrons with the means to pay for this
distinction. For most of the year, the clientele includes wealthy guildsmen,
caravan masters, well-off travelers, and Olokand’s more affluent locals.
During the Royal Chelebin Tournament of Chivalry in Larane, the
Standing Bear is reserved for nobility and their retainers. The inn is closed
to the general public while the nobles are in residence, although food and
drink are still sold from windows facing Mycepris Square.
CREDITS
Freemaster ostler Narandin of Othendel is an expert horse healer with
a reputation for saving animals that others consider hopeless. Writers: Rob Barnes, Kerry Mould
Artist: Richard Luschek
The inn is a two-story, half-framed building with an attic and cellar.
Numerous shuttered windows line the exterior of both floors. The roof Plans: Kerry Mould
is tiled with wooden shingles and there are five stone chimneys. Three Editing and Layout: Brent Bailey
entrances, including the main one off Mycepris square, feature solid oak This article is
doors with good quality hinges. Overall, the structure is in good condition a fan-written
and has been well maintained since it was constructed in 670. expansion
The inn’s sign is a painted board depicting its namesake, a standing of Olokand
(COL #5618).
black bear.

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Services and Accommodations
Use of a private dining room, per watch 6d
Table candle, per night 1d
Servants sleeping on common room floor, per night 2f
Sleeping in the ostler’s hayloft, per night 2f
Straw pallet for servants, per night 2f
Dormitory, per night 6f
Bull Room, per night 6d
Boar or Eagle Room, per night 8d
Fox Room, per night 10d
Stag Room, per night 12d
Lion Room, per night 15d
Bear Room, per night 18d
Candle and jug of washing water 1f
Hot bath in the tub, per person 4d
Fresh bed linens, per bed 1d
Laundry, per item 2f
Stabling for riding horse, per night 2d
Stabling of war horse, per night 3d
Libations
Standing Bear Ale 2f/pint
Hugo’s Special Ale 3f/pint
Haniale 3f/pint
Dunon Stout 1d/pint
Alwynan Cider 6f/pint
Honey Bear Mead 2d/pint
Saint Bromel’s Perry 2d/pint
Verelim White Wine (Shorkyne) 2d/goblet
Kiblerana White Wine (Emela) 6d/goblet
Coranan Red, Trierzi Black, or Mekonem Red Wine 1d/goblet
Mulled Wine 3d/goblet
Golden Maiden Brandy 5d/goblet
Uisgebagh (Jarin Whiskey) 6d/goblet
Kitchen
Bread and Cheese 3f
Dried Fruit 1f
Eggs and Sausage 1d
Meat Pie/Pastie 3f
Porridge 2f
Pottage 6f
Roast Chicken 6f
Roast Mutton 5f
Roast Pork 2d
Rooast Rabbit 6f
Soup 3f
Stew 1d
Brewery
Hogshead 90d
Pipe 162d
Tun 294d
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Food and Drink Descriptions
Standing Bear Ale: The standard ale
served at the inn. It is known for its strong,
distinctive flavor.
Hugo’s Special Ale: The inn’s famous
specialty ale, known for its mighty kick,
distinctive taste, and effervescence.
Haniale: One of the most popular ales
throughout Kaldor, Haniale is a piney nut-
brown brew bittered with fresh spring buds
gathered from the Sorkin Spruce.
Dunon Stout: Imported from Azadmere,
this stout has a robust flavor and is quite
potent.
Alwynan Cider: A strong, flavorful cider
imported from Emelrene.
Honey Bear Mead: Brewed from honey
and wild flowers, this mead is extremely
sweet and fragrant.
Saint Bromel’s Perry: Commonly known
as “Brother Lorym’s Finest,” this superior
perry is made at the Peonian monastery of
Bromeleon.
Verelim: A sweet, crisp, and refreshing
white wine imported from Shorkyne.
Kiblerana: A crisp, clear white wine
imported from Emelrene.
Coranan Red: Imported from the Thardic
Republic, this wine is generally robust with
sour undertones.
Trierzi Black: This wine is imported from
Trierzon. It is very resinous and has a dark,
almost black color and a woody taste.
Mekonem: Imported from Emelrene, this
vibrant red wine has a sweet, acidic flavor.
Mulled Wine: Produced from white wine
and a secret blend of spices.
Golden Maiden Brandy: Imported from
Orbaal, this superb brandy is produced
from wild fruits and herbs.
Uisgebagh: A potent traditional Jarin spirit
distilled from barley mash.
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Staff Wynda of Elathel, Assistant Innkeeper
Wynda, 40, is Haselun’s
Haselun of Elathel, Master Innkeeper wife and de facto assistant
Haselun, 38, is a snobbish, pessimistic misanthrope innkeeper. She is, in many
who aspires to become an accepted member of more respects, a much more
“respectable” social circles. He sees the successful effective innkeeper than
running of the Standing Bear as a means of achieving her husband, being far
this dream. He displays a fawning deference for nobility, more concerned with the
especially during the Royal Chelebin Tournament of profitability of the inn than
Chivalry. His treatment of noble guests stands in stark with the social status of
contrast with the spiteful and abusive behavior he often the guests. She calmly
directs at commoners, who he essentially despises. navigates whatever
Since the Standing Bear is quite popular with travelers, crisis arises and is quite
merchants, and wealthy locals throughout the rest of the down-to-earth and
year, Haselun often struggles with the need to be pleasant efficient.
to wealthy commoners. As his wife has sarcastically Wynda’s skill has
commented, “he could run a much better inn if he didn’t frequently prevented disaster
have all the guests getting in the way.” when Haselun’s behavior goes
A staunch traditionalist in most respects, Haselun too far. On the occasions when her unflappable demeanor
openly disdains the customs and behaviors of many of cracks, her temper is rarely directed at anyone but her
his common-born guests, and virtually all of his staff. husband. Her fury typically consists of verbal abuse. She
His wife does her best to mitigate this but is frequently has, on occasion, become so infuriated that she’s resorted
exasperated by his failings and becomes verbally to physical violence. Haselun is cowed by her temper
abusive. Haselun is intimidated by her temper and goes and tries his best to avoid it, flinching when she barks
to desperate lengths to avoid it, creating impromptu, ill- his name. He’s commented that she is capable of felling
conceived ruses to distract her from whatever mess he’s a man at ten paces with one of her looks, and refers to
created. her, behind her back, by a variety of epithets, such as
Haselun’s schemes “my darling basilisk,” “the gargun queen,” and “lady of
often require the reluctant dragons.”
cooperation of his
staff, who are also the Faera of Kirst, Journeyman Innkeeper
usual targets of his Faera, 22, is an
frustrations. During the attractive young woman
busy summer season, who acts as a server,
he hires a number of chambermaid, and
additional workers, general assistant. She
many of whom are is quite competent and
part of the refugee level-headed. Her natural
population that talent for languages (she
fled Orbaal following is fluent in Jarinese and
the Jarin Rebellion Orbaalese) makes her
of 703 and settled in indispensable. Despite
Meselyneshire with the blessing of the sheriff. Although her better judgment, her
subjects of the crown, Haselun regards them as “migrant loyalty to Haselun has
foreigners.” seen her swept up into
Haselun is currently the leader of the Olokand his antics on several
Mangai, which meets monthly but has little influence occasions.
with the sheriff, Sir Maldan Harabor. For his part, Sir Her Ilviran faith comes out in her artistic pursuits;
Maldan tries to keep interactions with Haselun as brief she often sketches portraits of staff or guests, and
and infrequent as possible, preferring to relay messages occasionally sells them for additional money. She is
through subordinates. This distresses Haselun, who tries teaching herself to paint, a skill that Haselun derides as a
in vain to impress the sheriff, “even if he is a bastard.” waste of time.

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INTERIOR SCALE [8] Main Kitchen: The
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kitchen is the domain
0 5 10 20 30 of the cook, Esyra of
Ghel, a good-natured
woman in her mid-
30s who oversees
all of the inn’s
food production.
Esyra is a
devout Peonian
with a lovely
voice and loves
to sing while
she works. She
is often joined
by the assistant
cook, her cousin
Urma; this sometimes
results in cheers and applause
from patrons who overhear from the
common room or bar.
[9] Tourney Kitchen: This room is used to prepare
Ground Floor food during the annual tournament and is rarely
[1] Square Entrance: The tables on this raised stone used for the rest of the year. A fold-down serving
patio are popular with patrons in pleasant weather counter allows food to be sold to customers in
but can be moved inside as needed. The inn’s sign Mycepris Square.
hangs prominently above, illuminated by a lantern at [10] Bar: Barman Kym of
night or in inclement weather. Dorsey attends to
[2] Common Room: The spacious common room can patrons’ beverage needs.
easily accommodate scores of guests. A life-sized He is a bull of a man
wooden statue of an upright black bear, the inn’s with a shaved head
namesake, stands near the bar. During the winter and a wide smile. He
months, half the room is curtained off and unused. is known for his
quick wit and
[3] The Great Hearth: This large fireplace is a very
has been known
popular place to gather in the winter. Harpers and
to entertain
storytellers often perch on a stool near the hearth to
patrons for
perform for customers.
hours with his
[4] Private Dining Rooms: The dining room with the humorous tall tales.
fireplace is used all year round.
[11] Access Ramp:
[5] Cloak Room: Guests entering from the courtyard This stone ramp leads to the cellars. The entrance is
will find benches for removing dirty boots and quite low and the ramp can become treacherous in
numerous pegs for hanging wet cloaks up to dry. wintery conditions.
[6] Kitchen Entrance: This ample hallway allows [12] Courtyard Entrance: A barrel of rainwater is kept
plenty of space for rolling in casks of ale and other here for guests to wash off the grime of the road
items brought up from the cellars. The floor has before entering the common room.
well-worn grooves from the passage of thousands
of heavy casks. The doors are kept open in warm
weather to improve ventilation.
[7] Innkeeper’s Quarters: This comfortable room
serves as living quarters and office for master
innkeeper Haselun of Elathel and his wife, Wynda.

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Second Floor
The second floor of the inn contains the private
guest rooms, all identified with various heraldic beasts
painted on the doors. The three finest rooms are more
commonly known as the Red, White, and Green rooms.
Each is richly furnished, primarily in the corresponding
color. These rooms are popular with wealthy nobles and
often are reserved months in advance. There are five
additional rooms of varying sizes, each with multiple
beds. These are less richly furnished but still quite
comfortable. They are often vacant for large portions of
the year.
[1] Corridor: There are two small privies for
those wishing a little privacy. Several tapestries
commemorate events from past tournaments.
[2] Lion Room: More commonly referred to as the
White Room, this is the second-finest room in the
inn and has a good view of the courtyard.
[3] Stag Room: Also known as the Green Room, this
is considered the third-finest room in the inn. It has
only two very small windows but is still very well
appointed.
[4] Bear Room: The Red Room is regarded as the
finest room in the inn and has excellent views of
Mycepris Square and the castle. It is comparable in
size and comfort to the solar of a wealthy baron.
[5] Bull Room: This small room does not have a
fireplace and is used only in the summer.
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[6] Boar Room: Although comfortable, this medium-
sized room also lacks a fireplace and is closed up for
the winter.
[7] Horse Room: A good
room with a fireplace,
this medium-sized
chamber is home
to the inn’s only
live-in guest, Sir
Gowen Karondal.
The heat from the
Great Hearth below
keeps it toasty warm
during the winter.
Sir Gowen, 75,
is an amiable,
albeit slightly
senile knight.
A Venilana (retired knight) of the Order of the Lady
of Paladins, Sir Gowen is a veteran of the Treasure
War and is well regarded in Laranian circles. A
table by the window features a beautifully crafted
red and white Malnirala set (see Tavern Games),
a gift from the order’s grandmaster. Sir Gowen
enjoys entertaining visitors and regaling them with
tales from his younger days. Sir Gowen is one of
the few people that Haselun actually likes. He also
appreciates that many of the Venilana’s visitors are
nobles. Despite his generally cheerful personality,
Sir Gowen bears a considerable animosity towards
Chybisans, especially those who are members of the
Order of the Lady of Paladins.
[8] Eagle Room: This medium-sized room is the
second-most popular to rent during the off season.
[9] Fox Room: Except during the tournament, few
parties are large enough to require this many beds.
The room is rarely rented at other times.
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Attic
[1] Seasonal Staff Quarters: These sleeping quarters
are provided for the inn’s seasonal staff. During
the tournament, the size of the staff roughly
doubles, with most hired from among the locals and
journeymen of the Innkeepers’ Guild.
[2] Dormitory: The inn is packed with nobility during
the tournament. Each has an entourage of servants
and hangers-on. Those that can’t find a piece of
floor in their master’s room will bed down in the
dormitory. Those that can’t find a spot here have to
sleep in the common room. During the rest of the
year, the space is used for storage.

Cellar
[1] Ramp: The many barrels of ale made in anticipation
of the tremendous demand during the tournament
are taken down this ramp into the cool cellar. During
the tournament, the flow of barrels up and out of
the cellar is nearly constant.
[2] Internal Well: This cool, damp room is used for
storing items like cream and butter. Although water
for the inn has to be carried up the stairs, it is still
more convenient than going to the well in Mycepris
Square.
[3] Cellar: This massive storeroom is used to assemble
the huge quantities of flour for bread, salted beef
and pork, and ale that is consumed during the
tournament.

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Bathing Tent
In warmer weather, particularly during the Royal
Chelebin Tournament of Chivalry, this pavilion tent is
erected in the courtyard. For a fee, soaps, scented oils,
brushes, and drying towels are available for nobles
wishing to bathe in private.

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Stables
[1] Stable: The large, detached stable is constructed of masonry and
timber with a wood shingle roof. The ground floor has stalls for 12
horses, and Narandin has space for an additional 12 horses at a
separate stable on the opposite side of the West Common. Carriages
are parked in the inn’s walled courtyard.
[2] Ostler’s Quarters: Freemaster ostler Narandin of Othendel and his
assistants occupy this spacious and comfortable room. At present,
Narandin employs one journeyman, Rhen of Durgal, 23, and an
apprentice, Coryn of Prost, 18. During the busy tournament, the room
is often rented out to visiting nobles; Narandin and his assistants move
into the hayloft for the duration.
[3] Hayloft: A pair of doors with a sturdy block and tackle allows hay to
be hoisted up and brought into the loft for storage. On the occasions
where a noble with a large entourage is staying at the inn, the loft can
serve as additional sleeping for common-born servants.
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Narandin of Othendel
Narandin, 56, is a freemaster ostler who
operates the stables in partnership with
the inn. He and his two assistants tend to
the stabling, care, and feeding of guests’
animals, as well as more general ostler’s
services for the settlement.
During the Royal Chelebin Tournament,
Narandin hires additional help to manage
the routine tasks while he is kept busy
attending to warhorses injured during
jousts or other contests.
Since childhood, Narandin has possessed
a special gift of empathy for animals,
especially horses. Speaking quietly, he
is able to calm and assure them with
remarkable ease; few are able to replicate
his success. An expert at veterinary care,
Narandin is well regarded for his skill at
healing horses. His reputation for saving
animals that others consider beyond hope
ensures that he has a steady supply of
work.
Tall and lanky, with gray hair and a beard,
Narandin is never seen without his favorite
leather hat and a bright red scarf tied
around his neck.
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Brewery
[1] Warehouse: The lower level holds recently filled casks along with
wood for the ovens and grain stockpiled for brewing. When barley is
being germinated, the room can get very crowded.
[2] Tourney Bar: As in the tourney kitchen, a fold-down serving counter
faces Mycepris Square to allow ale to be sold directly to customers.
The brewery offers ale from casks brewed before the tournament or
“green” ale directly from the fermenters. The green ale is popular but
sells out quickly; it takes a few days to brew a new batch.
[3] Fermenters: The wort is transferred to the next set of tuns, where it is
left to ferment before finally being transferred into casks.
[4] Mash Tuns: Malted barley and oats are soaked in two wooden tuns to
produce the wort. A trough carries the wort to the fermenters.
[5] Ovens: Two large ovens are used to roast the germinated barley. They
also heat water to a boil in large copper cauldrons above them.
[6] Brew Kettles: These large copper cauldrons are filled with well water
and heated by the ovens below. The brewery has its own internal well
to help ensure the water is kept free of contamination. Portable troughs
can be used to direct the water from the well across to the far kettle.
[7] Brewmaster’s Hall: Although the room was originally intended solely
for the brewmaster and his staff, Hugo welcomes the inn staff to join
him here for a quiet drink at the end of the workday. Intimidated by
the burly brewmaster, Haselun was loath to intrude and the gatherings
soon became a refuge where the staff could relax away from the crazed
innkeeper. The servants and brewery staff take their meals here.
[8] Staff Quarters: Journeyman innkeeper Faera and Kym the barman
each have a single bed here. The bunk bed is reserved for Hugo’s
journeyman, Bradlak (22), and apprentice, Shawe (14). Master Hugo
is a generous and considerate master and both young men consider
themselves very fortunate to be trained by him. Bradlak is well on his
way to becoming an excellent brewmaster.
[9] Private Quarters: Hugo and Jonil have always shared this room, even
before Faera and Kym moved in. The staff are all well aware of the two
men’s relationship but guard their secret in thanks for Hugo protecting
them from the worst of Haselun’s excesses. Jonil is an exceptional
cook but slow and methodical. He frequently makes his delicious honey
bread in the brewery ovens. It rarely lasts long, but he is sure to set a
loaf aside for Wynda.
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Hugo of Bardenas
Hugo the brewmaster is originally from
Aleath in Kanday and is the uncle of
Urso of Bardenas [Aleath B15]. A master
innkeeper himself, Hugo’s true passion
is brewing ale. He and his nephew both
learned the skill from his father (Urso’s
grandfather), who traveled extensively and
brought back several new techniques.
Like Urso, Hugo is a massive man, although
a good life and plenty of ale have caused
him to put on a bit of fat as he ages. Still
immensely strong, Hugo is 6’4” and 260
lb. Now in his 60s, he still slings sacks of
grain and manhandles barrels of ale with
remarkable ease.
Hugo is well liked in the community. His
pleasant demeanor, quiet and polite nature,
and quick wit with a joke have earned him
many friends. These same characteristics
and his intimidating strength have made
him completely and utterly immune to
Haselun’s ranting and raving. Hugo and
Wynda get along famously. It is their
combined abilities that thwart Haselun’s
most idiotic ideas.
Although technically bonded to Haselun’s
franchise, Hugo runs the brewery almost
as a separate establishment. He knows
exactly what is needed to prepare for the
tournament. He orders his own materials
and starts brewing when he is ready to and
not a moment before.
Hugo’s “companion” is a middle-aged man
named Jonil of Sarion. Originally from the
Gardiren area, Jonil works in the brewery.
He is a journeyman innkeeper and the
assistant brewer but has never sought
master status. Most townsfolk suspect that
Jonil is more than an employee but the two
are discreet. Hugo’s popularity quells most
questions. In fact, the two have been lovers
for more than 30 years and Jonil is the
reason Hugo settled in Kaldor.
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Brewing Ale Seasonal Help
Brewing ale is a simple process. Most of the ale consumed on Hârn During the summer months, the increased
is made in small batches in the kitchens of an inn or tavern or by village caravan traffic and the Royal Chelebin
Tournament of Chivalry create a demand
alewives. There are few places where large amounts of ale are needed all at
that far exceeds the capacity of the inn’s
the same time. The Olokand tournament is one of them. usual staff. During these times, the staff
Most ale is consumed fresh, directly out of the fermenters. However, can more than double with the hiring of
during events such as a tournament, the brewery can’t produce ale fast seasonal help. Some return each year, but
enough to meet the demand. Large amounts of extra ale are produced in there are always some new faces.
the months before the tournament, put into hogsheads, and stored in the
inn’s cool cellar.

Hugo’s Secret Process

The Standing Bear Inn brewery produces ale on a large scale and uses
techniques not commonly employed by the small home brews made fresh
daily by alewives. Hugo of Bardenas’ strong, or aged, ale is a popular treat
with visitors to the tournament. Many brewers have tried unsuccessfully to
uncover his secret.
The first step in brewing is the preparation of the malt and oats. Barley
or other grains are soaked in water, drained, and kept moist. They are
turned twice a day for 3–5 days until they germinate. They are then dried
in a warm oven for 6–8 hours and roasted in a hot oven for 4–6 hours [5].
The malt is cooled and put in barrels. Oats are partially ground in the local
mill. The hulls are separated from the oat grains, or groats, which are then
crushed under a second set of millstones. When it is ready to brew, the malt Caelan of Marwydd
is hand milled to break open the grain and dry mixed with the crushed oats. A Jarin man in his mid- to late-20s, Caelan
is outwardly a well-meaning but confused
The second step is creation of the wort. Water is carried in buckets immigrant from Orbaal with a poor grasp
from the internal well and dumped in two large copper kettles [6]. The water of Hârnic. While the language barrier leads
is brought to a boil using a wood-fired oven [5]. The malt and oat mixture is to some misunderstandings, he has proven
added to the mash tun on top of a false bottom [4]. A hollow log is used to to be a hard worker, eager to please and
add boiling water under the false bottom, saturating the grain mixture from seemingly oblivious to Haselun’s prejudices.
the bottom up. The mash is left to soak for a short time. More boiling water He holds the rank of journeyman, acting as
is added to the top of the mix and the mash is stirred well, then covered a server, helping to move the baggage of
and left to cool overnight. The liquid that comes from this process is called nobles, and performing a variety of tasks
around the busy inn.
wort.
In reality, Caelan is a skilled agent of
Fermenting the wort is the third step. A wooden valve below the false the Aenghysa, a Jarin resistance group.
bottom of the mash tun is opened to allow the cool wort to flow out. The Although the group’s activities are largely
false bottom catches most of the mash; a bag full of straw filters out any confined to Orbaal, Caelan was sent south
remaining solids. The wort flows via a wooden trough to the fermenters to spy on the nobles of Kaldor and make
[3]. The walls and floor of the open fermenters contain the dregs of the arrangements with the local Lia-Kavair (see
previous batches, including naturally occurring yeast. It takes three days for Olokand #11) for the smuggling of weapons
the yeast to convert the sugars in the wort into alcohol, resulting in “green” in exchange for proscribed drugs from the
ale, the way most people drink it. north. His confused foreigner act is quite
skillful and few give him credit for being
Hugo’s secret fourth step is secondary fermentation. After the green anything more, nor do they tend to be as
beer is put in casks and moved to the cellar, Hugo performs one more guarded in their conversations when he is
step than not even his journeyman or apprentice are allowed to see. Hugo nearby.
and Jonil add a jug of honey, herbs, and foam gathered from the top of
the fermenter to each cask. This results in a second fermentation that
increases the alcohol quantity and gives the strong ale a distinctive taste and
effervescence. There is enough demand for this strong ale that Hugo does
small batches for sale throughout the rest of the year.

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The Innkeepers’ Guild of
Northern Kaldor
The Innkeepers’ Guild in
Kaldor is a federation of five
regional guilds organized along
geographic lines. These are
based in Tashal (Semethshire
and Thelshire), Gardiren
(Nephshire and Meselyneshire),
Kiban (Balimshire), Minarsas
(Vemionshire), and Qualdris (Oselshire).
The Council of Masters for each guild is typically
drawn by lot. This council then nominates one of their
own as Guildmaster. The Guildmaster can act for the
guild as required and casts the deciding vote whenever a
council matter is tied.
The Innkeepers’ Guild of Northern Kaldor has
traditionally identified itself as the districts of Serelind
and Nurelia, corresponding to the northernmost of the
Four Kingdoms that predated the founding of Kaldor.
In practice, these boundaries correspond to the shires
of Neph and Meselyne. Longstanding tradition has
dictated that the position of Guildmaster alternates
between a master in Gardiren and Olokand. Currently, the
Innkeepers’ Guildmaster is Trivin of Jasath, who operates
the Jug Inn in Gardiren.
Haselun expects that he will be nominated as
Guildmaster following the end of Trivin’s current term.
However, several of the masters are uncomfortable with
the prospect of him as Guildmaster and are actively
engaged in a search for a viable alternative. Master
Innkeeper Sendalyn of Dirath, proprietor of the Kald
& Castle inn, has made it clear that he has no interest
in serving as Guildmaster. This has led some to openly
advocate for breaking with tradition and selecting a
Guildmaster from one of the smaller settlements. There
has also been considerable discussion around whether it
is time for have a Guildmaster for each shire.
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Adventure Hooks
The Wedding Party
A number of important guests arrive for a wedding
to be held in the chapel of Caer Olokand. Haselun
suspects the young couple is plotting to run away,
however, and asks the PCs to help keep an eye on them.
The Guilded Cage
Haselun hears a rumor that the regional guild has
sent someone to covertly investigate his franchise. He
employs the PCs to help him determine which of the
guests is the spy.
Don’t Mention the War!
A group of knights from the Order of the Lady of
Paladins arrives for the tournament. Only after they are in
their rooms does Haselun realize they are from Chybisa.
Now, he is desperate to keep them and the Venilana apart
and looks to the PCs for help.
Carnival Arcane
A mysterious guest arrives, drawing Haselun’s
suspicion with his desire to arrange a private meeting
with other “weird” folk. The innkeeper enlists the PCs to
find out who these strangers really are, not realizing he’s
intruding on a meeting of several Shek-Pvar.
One Corpse Too Many
A guest dies in his room. Not wishing to alarm the
other guests, Haselun gives the PCs the unpleasant task
of removing the body discreetly.
I Smell a Rat
A ratter is called in to handle the pests as guests
arrive for the Royal Chelebin Tournament of Chivalry.
Unfortunately, some of his poison is mixed up with the
trays of food prepared for the guests. Haselun is frantic
to find and remove the poisoned tray without arousing
the fears of the assembled nobles, but the correct tray
can only be identified with a close inspection. With time
running short, he enlists the PCs to help find and get rid
of the poisoned food before a disaster occurs.
Bear Necessities
The life-size wooden statue of the inn’s namesake
standing bear is accidently damaged while cleaning.
Haselun is trying to avoid Wynda discovering the damage
and asks the PCs to help find a way to repair or replace it
before she finds out.
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