The Anchor
About
Generally considered one of the finer establishments in Li-Onas, this tavern/brothel provides weary sailors with a pleasant respite from the salt spray of the sea. The owner has a flair for the exotic, apparent in the food, and drinks served, as well as other entertainments available for his discerning clientele. Exotic by Iskandean standards is nearly anything foreign given that the archipelago isn't very close to the mainland, making it is somewhat culturally isolated, as foreign trade ships can make good money sticking to the nations along the coast, so few make the trip to the island chain.
The Anchor as a name is partly tongue in cheek and partly a statement of fact. Aethios has essentially dropped anchor here, and it is also a nautical reference to a home away from home for sailors -- a "safe anchorage".
The tavern's sign depicts a comely veiled woman leaning provocatively against an large upright anchor.
Location
The Anchor is located in the dock ward of Li-Onas, on Onas-Heim, in Iskander.
Services Provided
- Food and Drink
- Aethios imports foreign drink, foodstuff, and spices. Foreign visitors can find a welcome taste from home in his establishment, which adds to its popularity. He is also known to experiment with recipes combining foreign and local ingredients.
- Brothel
- The tavern also operates as a brothel for those seeking to slake other appetites. "Dropping anchor" is a euphemism for engaging in sex amongst the sailor crowd, so the name is a not-so-subtle reference to some of the entertainment options available inside.
