The Copper Coronet was a very large, but depressingly dingy tavern located in the River District of Athkatla. It attracted the lowest rung of Athkatlan society: smugglers, pirates and the "blank-for-hire" type of independent entrepreneurs. Tourists to the city, and even most citizens of Athkatla refused to step one foot within its doors.[3]
Description[]
The Coronet's taproom was dominated by its notably long bar; off it's side was a small privy, which was absolutely disgusting and smelled of sea-water. Behind the bar was the tavern's kitchen, which had an underground pantry.[2]
Staff[]
Copper Coronet's rowdy clientele.
- 1369
Up until the year 1369 DR, the Copper Coronet was owned by the wealthy, suspicious and completely unscrupulous slave-trader Lehtinan. The bar was run by Bernard.[1]
- 1370-
Some time after 1370 DR the Copper Coronet changed hands to "Old Sarvo", a weary man who, despite his surroundings, managed to maintain his sense of humor.[3]
Sarvo was supported, in great effort, by four bartenders: Bordovan, Delric, Othlo and Vaermaer. These mountains of men at the Coronet, acting as the bar's protectors and bouncers.[3] They were experts at their craft, with a keen eye for spotting feigned-drunkenness, weapons that have yet to be drawn and the first signs of arcane spellcasting. They maintained a stern and distant demeanor with the tavern's patrons and became downright stoic if government officials or guards came within the Coronet's doors, or if some drunk got too familiar with the serving staff.[2]
The tavern's two cheerful barmaids were Jalith and Maerae, who genuinely had a great time serving the patrons of the Copper Coronet, despite its filth and danger. They always treated their customers with honestly and genuine joy.[2]
Behind the bar, in the tavern's kitchen was the Coronet's surly cook, Old Skratha, This old, ill-tempered women had the warts and temperament of a troll, which likely contributed to the rumors that she had monstrous heritage.[2]
Services[]
Copper Coronet's interior.
- 1369
While under the ownership of Lehtinan, the Coronet offered a scant variety of drinks including Bitter Black, Amnian ale, Shadowdark ale, Suzale and a brew from Golden Sands.[1]
- 1370
The big draw of the Copper Coronet were the "sarks" prepared and provided by Old Skratha. These meals consisted of hallowed-out chunks of stale roundbread, filled with a watery stew made from the guts of bottom-feeder fish, dog and rat meat, dew-worms and herbs gathered from the Grave District. In spite its contents, it was a greatly-appreciated meal by local river district Athkatlans, as it was typically the only meal they could afford.[2]
When Sarvo found a good enough price, he would purchase casks of watered-down ale or wine to serve at the bar.[3]
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External Links[]
Copper Coronet article at the Baldur's Gate Wiki, a wiki for the Baldur's Gate games.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 BioWare (September 2000). Designed by James Ohlen, Kevin Martens. Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn. Black Isle Studios.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Ed Greenwood (July 2000). Volo's Guide to Baldur's Gate II. Edited by Duane Maxwell, David Noonan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 11. ISBN 0-7869-1626-5.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Ed Greenwood (July 2000). Volo's Guide to Baldur's Gate II. Edited by Duane Maxwell, David Noonan. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 10. ISBN 0-7869-1626-5.