Scott Christian
Hero
Here was my description for a place the PC's were staying at. Desert setting.
"Beyond the entertainment, Cassim lavishly provides you with food and drink aplenty: olive and goat cheese trays lined with cool heirloom tomatoes, sweet white wine, pistachio crusted bread, shots of syrup liquor, sage coated lamb shanks seared with rosewood fires, and deep rich red wine. It is, indeed, an expensive and delicious meal."
Amenities are described a bit less. But, I try to stick to describing the faire and clientele to punctuate the region's culture. I generally have a special on the menu, one that makes the tavern smell distinct. Cinnamon rolls is one of my favorites. But a creamy crab soup is good too. Anything that allows the players to remember the tavern.
The last thing I try to push (because of game mechanics) is the comfort level of the tavern. If it's hot and there are mosquitoes and loud, you don't get a full night's rest. If it's winter outside, and it's cozy warm with soft sheep skin blankets and safe, you heal up completely.
"Beyond the entertainment, Cassim lavishly provides you with food and drink aplenty: olive and goat cheese trays lined with cool heirloom tomatoes, sweet white wine, pistachio crusted bread, shots of syrup liquor, sage coated lamb shanks seared with rosewood fires, and deep rich red wine. It is, indeed, an expensive and delicious meal."
Amenities are described a bit less. But, I try to stick to describing the faire and clientele to punctuate the region's culture. I generally have a special on the menu, one that makes the tavern smell distinct. Cinnamon rolls is one of my favorites. But a creamy crab soup is good too. Anything that allows the players to remember the tavern.
The last thing I try to push (because of game mechanics) is the comfort level of the tavern. If it's hot and there are mosquitoes and loud, you don't get a full night's rest. If it's winter outside, and it's cozy warm with soft sheep skin blankets and safe, you heal up completely.
