The Watchful Knight The Time of Troubles & Era of Upheaval Inspired By Ed Greenwood

The Watchful Knight is the most prominent and popular inn in the settlement of Beliard, a large establishment built of sturdy, dark grey stone with a thick, rough-hewn timber frame. Its design blends fortification with functionality, featuring high arched stone ceilings and large flagstone floors that are well-worn from generations of foot traffic. The interior atmosphere is warm, illuminated by oil lamps and a few flickering chandeliers that cast dramatic light and shadow across the expansive common room.

The ground floor hosts numerous round wooden tables and chairs, designed to accommodate the steady flow of drovers, ranchers, and travelers moving through the Dessarin Valley. A substantial bar built into a stone alcove serves as the hub of activity, where patrons can purchase a variety of drinks. A mezzanine level, accessed via a stone staircase, provides access to over forty guest rooms located on the second floor.

The inn is owned and operated by Neshor Fleurdin, a retired dwarven warrior. Neshor adds a unique personal touch to the inn's decor; several of the pictures hanging on the stone walls are crude, charming landscape paintings he created himself. These simple artworks provide a contrast to the rugged, functional nature of the building.

Historically, the inn's name derives from a non-functional suit of helmed horror armor that once stood in the common room. This mysterious relic vanished years ago, leaving only the legend behind. This history contributes to the inn's reputation as a place of intrigue and local lore.

The Watchful Knight serves as a vital social and commercial center for Beliard. It is where news from the broader Sword Coast is exchanged with local information regarding everything from cattle prices to giant sightings in the Sumber Hills. Its presence is essential to the community's function as a market-moot and a safe haven along the Stone Trail.

Overall, the establishment is known for its resilience and hospitality, offering security and comfort to those traversing the North. It stands as a reliable, if rugged, sanctuary of stone and wood in an often unpredictable region of the Forgotten Realms.

BREAKFAST MEALS
Rye Bread with Butter: 10cp
Roasted Root Vegetables: 8cp
Duck Eggs: 1sp
Hearty Porridge: 8cp
Quail Eggs: 1sp
Hard Cheese & Apple Slices: 10cp
Boar Sausages: 1sp

AFTERNOON MEALS
Rabbit Pie: 2sp
Venison Steak: 2sp
Beef and Barley Stew: 3sp
Mutton and Turnip Stew: 3sp
Leek, Chicken & Onion Soup: 1sp
Pork Stew: 1sp
Mutton Chops (with all the trimmings): 2sp
Smoked Eel: 1sp
Herb Sausages: 1sp
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls: 2sp
Stuffed River Perch: 1sp
Rabbit and Mushroom Pie: 3sp
Stuffed Quail: 2sp
Roast Chicken with Herbs: 2sp
Roast Duck: 2sp
Cheese rolls with a Filling of Herbs, Onions and Vegetables: 6cp
Smoked Eel Salad: 12cp
Mushroom Stuffed Onions: 5cp
Roast Pork with Blackberry Sauce: 1sp

DESERTS
Blackberry Pie: 1sp
Neshor's Spiced Berry Cobbler: 1sp

BEVERAGES
Apple Cider: 2sp
Cloudberry Lemonade: 5cp
Sheep Milk: 2cp
Mead: 2sp
Brandy: 12cp
Strong Hillside Tea: 2cp
Raspberry Juice: 5cp
Ale: 8cp

TRAVEL RATIONS
Dried & Smoked Meat, Goat Cheese, Dried Berries, Oats and Honey (wrapped in waxed paper): 5sp

The upper rooms are very clean, and all of the rooms are heated. Each room has a fine bed, many covers & blankets, a wash stand, chamber pot, towel, pegs for garments, and several chairs and stools.

ROOM NIGHTLY PRICES
Guest Room 5sp