Feolinn Shops, Eateries & Entertainment

Buttressed against the southern tree line of the Plumgroves and surrounded by a number of small family farms, Feolinn is replete with rural charm. The city itself is comprised of four main roads that form a large rectangle, with each corner ending in a promenade filled with shops and pubs, while the city center is mostly made up of residential homes and affluent estates. Suamalie Way specializes in food and fine dining, while Alt'afi Avenue sports theaters, bathhouses, gambling halls, and other venues for private entertainment. Minceli Road contains administration buildings and Zhelezo barracks, and Soyer Street is home to many of the local harvesters and working class folk.

Suamalie Way

Suamalie Way is the restaurant and shopping district of the city. Charming cobbled streets wind their way off the main thoroughfare, lined with glass-paned windows displaying antiques, textiles, fashipnable clothing, and artisan wares. All roads lead to a picturesque square featuring market stalls selling wares from the outlying area farms and artists, a permanent farmer's market selling wares to the household staff of the city's wealthy elite.

SHOPS

Garden's Grace

Proprietor: Grace Mirrytar

The bell on the door tinkles merrily behind you as you enter the rounded doorway of Garden's Grace. The space smells like a magical garden -- or if you are of a more morbid persuasion, a funeral parlor -- and a profusion of barrels and baskets of flowers, herbs, greenery, and the occasional jumble of scrolls line the walls around you. Faceted vials and bottles gleam at you from the shelves, framed by twinkling vines.

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Simple Pleasures

Proprietor: Ellie Goldwing

The shop smells of lavender and sage, and the floor gleams with polish. Along one wall, under the paned windows, is a long, low counter that sits atop a display case featuring a variety of gemstones and jewelry. An intriguing and tasteful combination of home goods, colorful cut glass decanters, books, and local delicacies packaged for travel soar overhead. On one curved wall, a low bar serving various teas and coffees is attended by a young barista, hair falling to hide their face.

Towards the back of the shop, the wares become more utilitarian, but are well made and well organized. Most adventuring gear can be found here.

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Kellbast's Carpentry

Proprietor: Kellbast Barrelarm

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The Silken Thread

Proprietor: Gilbert Andrian

You open the door and feel as though you've just walked into a kaleidoscope of colors and textures. Jewel-like bolts of fabric are stacked against the walls. At one end, a raised dais is surrounded by mirrors, and a small gnome woman hovers nervously, working with a studiously disaffected client in a radiant plum colored gown.

Expensive carpets adorn the floors, overlapping in a way that whispers of luxury. The smell of incense hangs lightly in the air... or maybe that's the artfully alluring scent of the proprietor himself.

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Heritage Clothing & Arms

Proprietor: Gavin Stoneweld

The heavy oak door of Heritage Clothing & Arms has a handle worn shiny with age. As you enter, the scent of old leather and faint mothball greets you, along with the sight of racks of used clothing are arrayed roughly by size and type. Mounted to one wall are some rehabilitated shields and weaponry, and a few suits of armor are buffed up and on display.

A thick-hewn dwarf gentleman who looks more at home behind an anvil than a shop counter greets you with a friendly smile.

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Daggers by Jöl

Proprietor: Jöl

Feolinn's most famous high-end shop, Daggers by Jöl does not seem like a high-end shop at all. In fact, one might be forgiven for completely walking past it without noticing it. There are no signs on the door, nor is it in a commercial district. With little more than a 15-foot-square workroom floor, it is nearly indistinguishable from a residential shack. And eponymous Jöl is a plain-look- ing human man with a plain-looking apron who creates plain-looking daggers. Every dagger is nearly identical with the exception of the number carved into the pommel. Since Jöl only makes one dagger each month, he has only crafted 98 in the 10 years he’s been in business. What makes Jöl’s so extraordinary, however, is the price he charges per dagger: 100,000 gp. Newcomers to town scoff at the ridiculous price, believing it a joke. But Jöl is not known for his incredible sense of humor. “That’s the price,” he always responds. “And not a copper less.”

As the story goes, Jöl was just a simple smith trying to eke out a living in Feolinn. Duvra, a mythical silver dragon who is considered the patron and protector of Feolinn, appeared to Jöl in his “ageless boy in a green tunic” form, took pity on the man and offered to pay 100,000 gp for a dagger. Jöl obliged and created the dagger— his sixth. Duvra wore the dagger proudly, showing it off it at parties, bragging about how it was only the sixth in the collection, and how only “those who truly want to demonstrate their value as a Feolinnian simply must have one.” The hype worked and soon the wealthy aristocrats scrambled to get their own dagger by Jöl.

With no family and no desire for luxuries, Jöl donates almost all of his money to various charities and civic projects around the city. Duvra chose wisely.

INNS & EATERIES

Patsy's Pies

Proprietor: Evelyn Halfhand

Warm light pours through the faceted glass of the doorway to Patsy's Pies. Pulling it open,  you are bathed in warmth and the scent of brown sugar as you enter a brightly lit, butter-yellow room surrounded by glass display cases on three sides. Within the cases are a bright and whimsical array of pies and pastries. A few cafe tables welcome those who dine in, but it's clear the attraction here are the pies to go, both savory and sweet.

Evelyn also farms and harvests her own honey for her wares and is an aspiring mead-maker. She keeps an apiary at her home, much to the chagrin of her neighbors.

(The Patsy of Patsy's Pies was Evelyn's grandmother.)

Dine at Patsy's

The Willowshade

Proprietor: Arborea Grimoire

A functional inn with good linens and comfortable beds, The Willowshade is far from the most luxurious accommodations in the city. In fact, that's part of what makes the simple, black-and-white decor of this establishment stand out. The meals are simple but filling and flavorful, and you're guaranteed a cozy room and an undisturbed rest. The Willowshade is named for Willowshade Oil, a unique concoction that combats petrification and can only be created with ingredients from the nearby marsh known as the Othemoor.

Stay at The Willowshade

Olamere's

Proprietor: Ludis Olamere

Silver Swan Supper Club

The Pulled Pint

The Two Drunk Lovers

Proprietors: Reginald Ar'tiri & Deanna Fleurion

Once upon a time, there were two three-story taverns in Feolinn situated across the street from each other in the working class part of town. The two tavern owners were fierce competitors. Few nights would pass without the two shouting drunken slurs at each other from their respective windows. As fate would have it, both buildings were poorly built. With each passing year, the buildings started to lean into the narrow street until eventually, the tops touched each other, creating an unusual arch. Feolinnians, thinking the pair of taverns resembled a couple of sots keeping each other propped up, renamed them The Two Drunk Lovers. Now, hardly anyone even remembers the taverns’ old names.

Eventually, the two tavern owners stopped their bickering and recognized they have more in common than they originally thought. This year marks their seventh wedding anniversary.

VINEYARDS

Tropical weather and fertile lands have enabled Feolinn to develop a prosperous wine trade across the Menagerie Coast and beyond. There is fierce competition between local families as well as the rival wineries of Kamordah in the empire, and the numerous wines exported from Feolinn can claim a respectable bit of coin, though the prices might vary depending on the market.

There are four prominent famililes producing wines in the area.

* Solvia Family (Solvia Winery) * Oveso Family (Purple Breast Company)) * Laffath Family  (Laffath & Legrand Vinyards) * Cuthras Family (Leoleoa Cellars)

WINE & SPIRITS

The abundance of fruit and sweet roots harvested from the Plumgroves has given rise to a competitive wine and spirits industry. Feolinn wines and ciders are renowned throughout Exandria. The vintners of Feolinn are known for their intense pride—and for the disdain they have for other vineyards, such as those in the Dwendalian city of Kamordah. Classic vintages auction well in Port Damali, while high-end liquor is presented as a fine gift in noble circles. Competition between the local wineries and distilleries is cutthroat, with major organizations such as the Soliva Winery, the Laffath & Legrand Vineyards, the Leoleoa Cellars, and the Purple Breast Company all vying for local and international renown.

Prime Vintage

Plumgrove's Bounty

Spirited Away

The Blue Room

Alt'afi Avenue

Alt'afi Avenue provides entertainment including theaters and casinos and all forms of indulgence and self-pampering. The white and red architecture of the city center is prevalent here.

SPAS & PAMPERING

The Nymph's Respite

Mineral bath and destination spa. Voted "Best of the Coast" by the Herald's Guild.

Sea Escapes

Another high end spa resort.

ENTERTAINMENT

Feolinn Grand Theatre

Home of the Feolinn Opera and Chamber Orchestra. Traveling performances and troupes occasionally grace the stage here as well.

House of Cards

Proprietor: Ontranto Emporius

A casino within a fabulous two-story structure with a dark wood frame and wooden roof tiles that are patterned to resemble playing cards. Its steeply pitched roof stands out from the rest of the city's architecture. There are no discernable windows.

Lustered Pearl

A large and ornate casino with a domed roof that is second in size only to the Grand Theatre.

Temple of Fortune

The Temple of Fortune assumes the appearance of an ascetic monastery on the outskirts of Feolinn. Monks dressed in plain, brown robes mill about the premises, offering blessings to those who approach. Each day, the great iron bell atop the main chapel’s picturesque bell tower signals sunrise, noon, and sunset.

Of course, it’s all a gimmick. The Temple of Fortune is not a temple at all, but a casino. The “monks” are actually actors playing the role of clergy dedicated to some nameless god of fortune. Within the actual monastery, patrons partake in games of chance while drinking the so-called monks’ finest ales and wines.

The Feathered Mask

Proprietor: Daisy Z

A discreet "supper club" set back from the bustle of the entertainment district.

THE WHARF

The port of Feolinn is dotted with idle sailboats and pleasure craft. Picturesque cafe's and touristy shops line the street that fronts the docks. Greenery is abundant here, and profusions of bougainvillea and starlike jasmine flowers erupting from colorful glazed pottery.

The city is close to the Mother's Sigh Reef, and the wharf area provides a busy fish market in the mornings as well as glass-bottom-boat reef tours and pleasure cruises for both locals and tourists.

Given the storms that plague the area in the winter months, most wharfside attractions are closed or have limited operations at that time of year. The bustling summer port turns to a sleepy, tranquil place to watch the fishermen come and go.

Sailboat Races

Denizens of the city looking to do something outside of the norm might turn their attention to Feolinn’s sailboat races. Held during the summer months when the storms are few, the sailboat races are the pride of the city’s wealthy, poor, and everyone in between. A typical race day has three races: short, medium, and long-distance. Short-distance race courses are 5 miles long and take roughly an hour for most ships to complete. Medium-distance courses are 40 miles long and take a full day of sailing. And long-distance races cover a total distance of 1,000 miles and can take as long as a week to complete.

There are two ways interested parties may participate: as betters, or as sailors.

Dolphin Cruises

The most popular glass-bottomed boat tour in Feolinn, it was rated the #3 Best Attraction on the Menagerie Coast by The Herald's Guild.

Bumble's Fishing Charters

For those who enjoy the thrill of the hunt, deep sea fishing charters are available.

Dragon Turtle Dinner Cruises

A sunset dinner banquet experience that features their famous Dragon Turtle Gumbo, a unique and highly coveted recipe. This spicy dish is made with dragon turtle meat and an assortment of flavorful herbs and vegetables that enrich its savory broth. Guests are politely asked to not breathe on each other following dinner. One to-go serving of gumbo is available to each guest.