IC Tavern Thread

[Privateerkev]

OOC: This is an IC thread for KotR players only.

Down the street from the Diet, there is a large building. As you walk through the door, your eyes attempt to adjust to the dim lighting. You get the distinct feeling that dozens of eyes are on you sizing you up as you walk into the tavern. The sound of men carousing and laughing can be heard clearly. As your eyes adjust, you see multiple bars along the walls with tables in abundance. The beer is plentiful and served in large mugs and steins. Further back, serving wenches take orders for a wide variety of food items. Coffee and other non-alcoholic beverages are available but you do not see many people partaking in them. Further into the tavern, you can hear men singing loudly and badly in German. Stairs lead to upper levels where the beds are soft, the doors can be locked, and no one asks any questions. There is a large basement if the privacy you seek has nothing to do with companionship. The patrons are common and noble alike. You recognize many of the electors and knights from the Imperial Diet. They sit in small knots at tables or lined up at one of the bars. The closest barkeep looks up at you while washing a mug and yells out, "what will you be having?"

OOC information:

1.) This thread will be for IC interaction for all players of the KotR PBM from generic elector to Kaiser (though he might not want to "dirty" himself by slumming with the common folk). Its basically in Rome, or wherever the Imperial capital may be, so its a place to unwind before or after a day's work in the Diet.

2.) You can not be banned for anything you say or do. Though do not be surprised if what you say has political consequences. This should foster a more relaxed atmosphere than the Diet. But, consider what you say in here to be in "public". Anything really secret should be best kept to PM's.

3.) Any interaction between characters that puts one in a negative light must have the consent of all involved. This is the same rule that is in the story thread.

4.) No "official" business. While it is ok to discuss edicts, house politics, and elections, this is not the thread for any "official" announcements. Anything to do with official presenting and seconding of edicts still has to be done in the Diet. Same with official announcements with regards to political assignments such as counts. Anything "official" that is stated in the tavern thread is to be regarded as a rumor and not given weight.

5.) The tavern is a big place so regardless of what "destruction" is wrought upon the place, such as bar fights and the like, you can assume that you can still do what you came to do.

6.) All general .org rules regarding posting still apply. Watch the language. While it can be assumed that your character and the bar maid are not upstairs chatting over tea, we do not need a description that would be more apt for the Penthouse Forum.

7.) Because we are trying to interact with each other and keep a certain "flow" going, double posting is fine. Do not feel that you have to be stingy with the posts. If this thread fills up, I'll just start another.

[Privateerkev]

Jan comes in and sits at the bar. Gunther and Max sit down on either side of him. He is pleased at finding the new place. He wonders who else will show up as he orders a beer.

[GeneralHankerchief]

Jens Hummel:

*slurring*

And here'sh to my father Ulrich, the FINEST Chancellor the Reich *hic* Nay, the world has ever seen! Thanksh for the boost, Dad!

And thish one'sh for my brudda, Wolfgang. It's because of HIM that I'm too much of a coward to show my face in that big shiny building over there down the way. Sho here's drinksh all around folks, for my family! No finer a family you will find anywhere!

[Privateerkev]

Jan turns toward the young noble

Jens! What are you doing in Rome? I thought you were back in Outremer. Good to see you getting out and about. Don't be too intimidated by the Diet young Jens. Just show some modicum of proper deference and you can say a lot.

[GeneralHankerchief]

Jens Hummel:

Ah yesh, we're all coming down here in memoriam. To Jonas von Mahren, a great sholdier, theologian, father, and Crushader! Methinksh thish tavern wash opened a mite too late, for surely he would have enjoyed it.

Another round! For Jonas!

[Privateerkev]

Jan raises his mug in honor

I have the feeling that Jonas had the chance to frequent many places like these. But yes, it would have been good to have gotten to know him better. He left Outremer before we came over. He has recently gotten son-in-laws. Maybe they will come by sometime soon and we can all lift our mugs together.

Its so weird to see so many of the old guard passing on. Duke Gunther, my father, Jonas....

Jan gets quiet, stops naming names, and drinks from his mug.

[Ignoramus]

A door opens and Wolfgang Hummel enters in.

"Jens, what are you doing drunk here in Rome? I had thought better of you. Sober up and we can talk."

[Privateerkev]

Jan eyes Wolfgang when he walks in. Instead of saying anything, he turns and drinks more of his beer.

[Cecil XIX]

I think I few drinks are in order, especially to mourn the dearly departed. In the space of eight years we have lost four honorable men, more than a seventh share of our Generals and fifth share of our electors. Jan and Jens, you two better be careful. It's fine if the Lord has decided to call home his own; a tragedy if the result of simple accident and maliciousness.

A toast, gentlemen! To those dead who have served the Reich well!

[AussieGiant]

Arnold nods his greeting to Becker, raises his tankard along with the rest of the men at his table.

"To those dead who have served the Reich well!"; the Duke's toast is replied with thunderous approval from the gathered men in the room.