Driftwood Tavern

The Driftwood Tavern was a fine inn and tavern, which also doubled as a museum, located in the Blacklake District of Neverwinter in the late 14 to late 15 centuries DR. In the latter half of 1400s DR, it was run by Madame Rosene.

Interior
The Driftwood Tavern was decorated with curios, salvage, and relics from across Neverwinter from before its devastation. An old statue from a beloved fountain stood in the corners, the planter boxes of a Neverwintan wineseller were mounted on the walls and filled with flowers, ornate doors taken from the rubble doubled as fine tables, the privy door sported the doorknob and knocker from a noble's house, and unbroken panes of stained glass were hung from the ceiling and loaded with hundreds of candles for use as chandeliers. It all appeared tasteful rather than tacky. The patrons of the Driftwood Tavern believed this was a proper way to honor the past of the City of Skilled Hands. Rosene would reject any offered items she didn't think were worthy.

The walls were thick, the better for privacy.

Atmosphere
It catered to a richer clientele than other similar establishments in Neverwinter, and its patrons were largely long-term patrons and citizens; the mercenaries from Mintarn avoided in favor of cheaper establishments. It was a place of peaceful contemplation, not for raucous revelry. Nevertheless, visitors to Neverwinter would come here to look at the Neverwintan relics and learn about the old city.

Services
Drinks, meals, and rooms were quite expensive in the Driftwood Tavern around 1479 DR. One could also hear stories about old Neverwinter from Madame Rosen, at least after they'd paid for their drinks and meal.

History
The Driftwood Tavern was built years before 1385 DR, and it survived both the Spellplague and the eruption of Mount Hotenow nearly unscathed, and this was a point of pride for the staff. Following the eruption in the, Madame Rosene opened the inn up a shelter for refugees. The Driftwood Tavern even served as a meeting place and a city hall of sorts, in the turbulent years before Dagult Neverember reclaimed Neverwinter.

During the rule of Neverember, the Driftwood Tavern was a meeting place and unofficial headquarters for members of the Graycloaks.

Novels

 * Cold Steel and Secrets (mentioned only)

Film & Television

 * Honor Among Thieves