The Lantern & Loom

A crossroads tavern at the edge of Spindle Square, hung with colored lenses and a small demonstration loom behind the bar.

Offerings

• Spiced cider, amber beers, and sampler trays of market fare
• Stage for oaths, songs, and contract readings
• Private “warp booths” for quiet deals

Proprietor

• Banner-Mistress Juno (silent partner) and barkeep Ollo Brass — raconteur and fair referee

Quirks

• The demonstration loom “prints” a random weave sigil each evening

Menu & Prices (gp)

• Spiced Cider (mug): 0.5 gp | Pitcher: 2 gp
• Amber Beer (mug): 0.5 gp | Flight of 3: 1 gp
• Market Sampler (cheese, olives, cured fish): 1 gp
• Contract Ink Tea (calming, focus): 0.3 gp
• Celebration Tray (feeds 4): 4 gp

Booth Rates & Services

• Warp Booth (per watch): 1 gp (sound-dampened, signal light)
• Oath Stage Booking (per act/reading): 1 gp (includes a certified copy)
• Scribe on Call (contract draft): 2 gp + 0.1 gp per clause
• Security Escort (to the Steps): 1 gp flat

Staff

• Ollo Brass (Barkeep): never spills in a crowd; knows every chorus
• Sive (Floor): can read lips; trades in harmless gossip
• Arven (Scribe): neat hand; insists on fair contracts

House Rules

• “Sing it or sign it”—public oaths sung or written, no half-measures
• No blades on the stage; peace-knots tied at the door