Lion's Den Pub

Tsavo · Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 110

(Just a description since I saw some people were waiting on one. Hopefully it works for everyone. If something seems wrong for the time period let me know and I'll correct it.)

Down one of the more unassuming streets of Bon Bon sits a quiet two story building. Above its door hangs a wooden sign shaped like a shield and painted with a heraldic crest of a lion. The inside is dark even during the brightest parts of the day. There are two dart boards hanging on the walls to the right and a large fireplace on the left. A single door leads on in the back right corner leads to the building’s lavatory. On the far side is a long bar with stools standing guard in front of it. Wooden tables and chairs fill the space between the front door and the bar. Sitting on a wall mounted plaque behind the bar is a Sharps buffalo rifle, it shows years of use but it is well maintained. The bar has a few selections of Whiskey and usually carries a lager and a stout. There is no menu, although there usually is some fresh bread and cheese available. Coffee and tea can be ordered upon special request only.

Tsavo the bartender is the owner, a towering lion dressed in muted colors. Maneless with two long braids coming down from his chin he’d be considered attractive if it wasn’t for the scar running from the top of his forehead, down his right eye, and ending at his chin. He is polite but laconic, even when he is outside the bar, as if he still hasn’t become comfortable in Bon Bon. He is the only worker in the pub and if he is looking for additional help, chefs, or entertainment he hasn’t said anything to anyone yet.

There is a door behind the bar that leads into a kitchen/storeroom area that is closed to the public. There is a back door that remains locked unless a delivery is expected. The stairs to the second level are also located here. Tsavo lives in one of the four upstairs rooms. The upstairs also contains a full sized bathroom. While it is not common knowledge the other three rooms remain deserted.

green_fox · Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 247

Hmm it looks that the Lion's Den could be a nice place to play a few rounds dart on Friday evenings :)

UltimaWolf0 · Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 630

Kinda makes me think of the Tail Underground by Ian Soulfox. Still I like it.

Tursi · Joined: 06 Feb 2007 Posts: 194

Nice... definately a comfortable little place to settle down for a few hours.

Taliesin · Joined: 10 Jul 2008 Posts: 132

I'd love to lurk, drink and play music in such a place :D

JohnnyPsycho · Joined: 08 Jul 2006 Posts: 998

This sounds just perfect, based on the description. I've been to a few small taverns and "English-style" pubs like this. Sort of reminds me of the "Winchester" in Shaun of the Dead, especially the reference to the rifle on display :lol:

Tsavo · Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 110

I do love a good Shaun reference. I think the idea of the Sharps was more along the lines of all the old barkeeps in RPG settings were all ex-adventurers and kept an ax or something above the bar.

Mystic · Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 315

The question now is, does your gun work like in Shaun of the Dead?

Tsavo · Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 110

Mystic wrote: The question now is, does your gun work like in Shaun of the Dead?

Absolutely. It'd be a shame to have such a fine gun as a 1874 Sharps and not keep it in working condition.

Aaron_Thom · Joined: 31 Dec 2007 Posts: 127

Sounds like a good place to hang out with your friends and play a few rounds with the darts, I like playing darts.

Tadelesh · Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 494

That does sound like a good place to spend an evening, with a casual game of darts and a good few drinks. I'm no expert on the era, but there doesn't seem to be anything there that's out of place for then.

Feingo Ferinton · Joined: 09 Aug 2008 Posts: 562

As long as you've got comfortable seats and strong alcohol, I like it. :lol:

Foxonian · Joined: 14 Aug 2006 Posts: 413

I'll be willing to check out the menu.Pub food is always good! ^.^

Tsavo · Joined: 10 Dec 2007 Posts: 110

Well by 1890 Jameson's was shipped all over the world, so I can go on record saying that is the whiskey that is carried.

Again as the description says no real food menu and nothing to drink besides Whiskey and Beer. There are other places to find the fancy things.

green_fox · Joined: 08 Mar 2008 Posts: 247

Tsavo wrote: Well by 1890 Jameson's was shipped all over the world, so I can go on record saying that is the whiskey that is carried.

:shock: Jameson's ... Sir, if you can make an Irish Coffee with it you'll have a regular customer :) (I've been to Dublin in April and spent an evening at the St. Jameson's Distillery, they made FANTASTIC Irish Coffee there.)

Corran · Joined: 12 Jul 2007 Posts: 282

Mmmmmmm, Jameson's. My favorite! ::0tongue::

sexymanz · Joined: 25 Aug 2008 Posts: 928

3 things a PUB needs... Food. At least Vodka... and a Dartboard...

*coughs* actually 4 things *cough*

hot girls am i right? thats what every place needs.
of corse im not going to judge every girl like that thats just wrong...
you should judge a girl if you like her... not if shes pretty or not... but it dosent hurt to have the looks ^^

UltimaWolf0 · Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 630

Playing the Fable II: Pub Games makes me think that the place could use something like that.

saphron · Joined: 30 Jul 2008 Posts: 767

ultima, your a beta tester aren't you?

UltimaWolf0 · Joined: 09 Jan 2007 Posts: 630

Not really. I'm just a regular (and somewhat obsessive) gamer.