The Turning Wheel Inn
The Turning Wheel stands at the end of a short brick lined plaza off Lakeside Avenue. It's a neat three story structure raised partially above the ground. The basement and the first story are dressed grey stone and probably date to the founding of the city. The upper two stories are built of timber and red painted bricks with a roof of grey slate tiles. The windows are trimmed in white paint and the second story even sports window boxes with trailing greenery and flowers.
The first floor of the building is a well-kept tavern, complete with a rosewood bar and matching stools. There is also a small parlor available for private conversations. The interior is light and welcoming with paneled walls and floored with maple wood. The furniture is made of a rich mahogany and the carpets are plush. The second floor houses a private dining room for guests, the business offices for the innkeeper along with a small library. The third floor is completely given over to rooms for guests.
The rooms are comfortable, understated, cozy and clean. They have maple flooring and are partially paneled with the same. The furniture is unfussy and mostly of walnut with the wardrobe is made of cedar wood. The beds have good quality wool stuffed mattresses, and an upholstered back. The color scheme inside the private rooms is cream and dark green. Guests can ask for a bathtub with hot water to be set up inside the room for a small fee.
Two short wings extend back from the building's sides with one reserved as a private residence for the innkeeper's family and the other having additional chambers for its patrons. The first floor and half of the basement are given over to a small communal bathhouse, storage, and other miscellaneous functions. The enclosed courtyard further leads to a charming yet functional cliffside garden. The view from here is amazing with the lake dominating the vista and the city draped below.
Target Clientele: The Turning Wheel straddles the worlds of the Earth and the Glass Quarter. The innkeeper Jemyr and his wife Saryu run a tight ship so their establishment is not as expensive as The Flying Moon and is seen as a more economical option in the luxurious Glass Quarter. This makes it an extremely popular option for merchants travelling to and from Rharne.
Fighting Ring: The fighting ring is built in a part of the semi-basement area under the common room. The token given out is silver etched with a ship's wheel. The Turning Wheel prefers fighters with great technique and fresh fighting styles, but will reward the winner even otherwise unless unfair means are suspected.
The Turning Wheel Inn NPC List
Moderator's Note: Players are welcome to use these NPCs if they're writing about this location.
Race: Mixed race , Half Biqaj half human
DoB: 52nd of Ashan, 666
Title: Innkeeper, Joint owner
Skills: Business Management: 62, Unarmed combat: 50, Leadership: 58, Socialization: 40, Intimidation: 45
Jemyr is the ruggedly handsome, public face of The Turning Wheel. Though not overtly intimidating, he still gives off a casually dangerous vibe. This man may seem quite charming and debonair at first impression, but a keen mind hides behind his laughing eyes. Worldly enough to understand that folks may have motivations quite different from what they portray, he has a warmer private side to him that only his family and very close friends get to see.
Jemyr stands at 5'10” with a powerful, compact build. He's in great physical condition for his age and enjoys semi regular bouts with a few close friends of his. He's inherited the changeable eyes of the Biqaj and they can range from a warm hazel to green to a pale amber.
People say he was a trader at sea once, but Jemyr doesn't talk much about those times. Today he's a solid member of the city and his clan. He also occasionally makes a few careful investments in other upcoming businesses of the region.
Note : Jemyr is related to a PC, Pepper, but is a City NPC and does not require permission to be used in threads. Pepper would love to read about Jemyr's doings so if you can, give her a ping once your thread with him is done.
Race: Biqaj
DoB: 32nd of Saun, 670
Title: Innkeeper, Joint owner along with husband Jemyr Vy'Gwar
Skills: Etiquette: 58, Logistics: 42, Business Management: 48, Gardening: 64, Cooking: 46
Saryu is the quiet strength behind the success of the inn, you won't often find her in the more publicly accessible parts of the inn. She personally meets with most of the guests who take a room at the inn and within a short while will manage to figure out how to make them most comfortable during their stay. This is the reason most of the guests will keep coming back whenever they need to visit Rharne. However she'll not allow guests to abuse her hospitality and guests who bring violence or worse to her home will find themselves quietly blacklisted on their next visit.
Saryu's in charge of managing most personnel as well as day to day operations. She's a fair employer and is a good person to approach for those looking for employment at an inn. She's also a keen gardener and helps mange the inn finances.
At 5'6”, Saryu's fairly short for a Biqaj woman. Her hair's brown and black, cut short to jaw length so that the curls frame her face. She's slim enough for her age and is quick to smile. She favours wearing slim fitting dresses of good fabric and cut, with a few understated pieces of jewellery.
Note : Saryu is related to a PC, Pepper, but is a City NPC and does not require permission to be used in threads. Pepper would love to read about Saryu's doings so if you can, give her a ping once your thread is done.
Credit: Pepper
Jemyr Vy'Gwar
DoB: 52nd of Ashan, 666
Title: Innkeeper, Joint owner
Skills: Business Management: 62, Unarmed combat: 50, Leadership: 58, Socialization: 40, Intimidation: 45
Jemyr is the ruggedly handsome, public face of The Turning Wheel. Though not overtly intimidating, he still gives off a casually dangerous vibe. This man may seem quite charming and debonair at first impression, but a keen mind hides behind his laughing eyes. Worldly enough to understand that folks may have motivations quite different from what they portray, he has a warmer private side to him that only his family and very close friends get to see.
Jemyr stands at 5'10” with a powerful, compact build. He's in great physical condition for his age and enjoys semi regular bouts with a few close friends of his. He's inherited the changeable eyes of the Biqaj and they can range from a warm hazel to green to a pale amber.
People say he was a trader at sea once, but Jemyr doesn't talk much about those times. Today he's a solid member of the city and his clan. He also occasionally makes a few careful investments in other upcoming businesses of the region.
Note : Jemyr is related to a PC, Pepper, but is a City NPC and does not require permission to be used in threads. Pepper would love to read about Jemyr's doings so if you can, give her a ping once your thread with him is done.
Saryu Vy'Gwar
DoB: 32nd of Saun, 670
Title: Innkeeper, Joint owner along with husband Jemyr Vy'Gwar
Skills: Etiquette: 58, Logistics: 42, Business Management: 48, Gardening: 64, Cooking: 46
Saryu is the quiet strength behind the success of the inn, you won't often find her in the more publicly accessible parts of the inn. She personally meets with most of the guests who take a room at the inn and within a short while will manage to figure out how to make them most comfortable during their stay. This is the reason most of the guests will keep coming back whenever they need to visit Rharne. However she'll not allow guests to abuse her hospitality and guests who bring violence or worse to her home will find themselves quietly blacklisted on their next visit.
Saryu's in charge of managing most personnel as well as day to day operations. She's a fair employer and is a good person to approach for those looking for employment at an inn. She's also a keen gardener and helps mange the inn finances.
At 5'6”, Saryu's fairly short for a Biqaj woman. Her hair's brown and black, cut short to jaw length so that the curls frame her face. She's slim enough for her age and is quick to smile. She favours wearing slim fitting dresses of good fabric and cut, with a few understated pieces of jewellery.
Note : Saryu is related to a PC, Pepper, but is a City NPC and does not require permission to be used in threads. Pepper would love to read about Saryu's doings so if you can, give her a ping once your thread is done.
