Crooked Crane

The Crooked Crane was a tavern and inn located by the city gates of Athkatla.

Structure
The small inn had two floors, with a balcony on the top floor. The outside had a red mat leading into the inn, and the inn itself had a large lean-to. The tavern's sign, which was outsider the main entrance, was that of its name sake, a warped picture of a bird.

Interior
The interior of the ground floor had a standard bar and stove to the left side, and seating and bookcases to the right. There were a few painting hanging on the wall. However, there was actually a secret door to the side opposite the entrance, behind the largest painting. Surprisingly, a lich rested in the halls of the secret room, who carried many wands of evocation and a sandthief's ring. In the chest of this room lay Daystar, an enchanted longsword.

The top floor had limited bedding, and several rugs.

Atmosphere
The bar was frequented by common folk, and avoided by the nobles and landowners of the city. Everyone was considered an equal in the Crooked Crane. The atmosphere was generally friendly, and the door was always open to paying customers.

Services
Unlike some other taverns, patrons of the Crooked Crane had to serve themselves. There was essentially no table service at all. The lodging was not fancy, and only really catered to those who were poor or desperate. The owner, Groncaner, ofted weary wayfarers blankets to sleep in the tavern for only 1 gold piece.

The bar only served ale and mead. Around 1368 DR, the ale menu consisted of: Bitter Black, Iriaeboran North Brew, Luiren's Best and Tanagyr's Stout.

Inhabitants

 * Maunu, an ex-farmer who became a drunkard after his barn burned down.
 * Tiiro and Aulava, lovers who took refuge upstairs.
 * Rilmi, a patron who tried to get involved in Tiiro and Aulava's relationship.

Appearances

 * Video games
 * ''Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn