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[Changeling] San Diego - The Mirror Market and Rêves Errant (onw
orking)
By: Chance Date: December 16, 2024, 7:07 pm
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The Mirror Market is a freehold in San Diego, CA, which is
connected by trod to several other freeholds nearby. It is a
large Faerie Market that serves several Kingdoms, connected to
some of the more noteworthy places in the Dreaming in the
Western US.
It is called the Mirror Market because of the immaculate,
shining scrying/reflecting pool at the center of the market
square. Soothsayers of all sorts come from great distances to
use this pool in their Arts.
The mirror motif is used throughout the freehold, with a great
many reflective surfaces, shining glass, and bright metal. It is
bright even at night by the gas lamps overhead. The shops have
immaculately clean windows, maintained by industrious little
Nevers that keep things looking shiny and pretty.
Shops include an exotic bakery, several different voilemakers,
shops for every sort of accessory you can imagine, weaponsmakers
and armories, a chocolatier, a glassmaker, several bars and
restaurants, and consignment shops that trade in all manner of
curiosities.
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Re: [Changeling] San Diego - The Mirror Market (onworking)
By: Chance Date: December 17, 2024, 8:11 am
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About Rêves Errants
Rêves Errants means 'wandering dreams,' and that's what this
homey place is designed to serve.
Found in the Mirror Market, this haven is meant as a welcoming
home in the Dreaming for wanderers among the Fae, Kinain,
chimera, and Bygones. It offers inexpensive (or free, to the
indigent) crash space, food and drink, and a lively and
welcoming common room that encourages storytelling by the fire,
singing, dancing, and all manner of creativity and camaraderie.
Want to catch up on gossip from other parts of Concordia or
Pacifica? Want to meet Kithain from other places? Bored with the
same old things? Come and visit, and meet new friends!
The peace will be kept by the staff. Put aside all conflicts at
the door -- this is a homey space with no room for fighting.
New Chrysalids eat, drink, and sleep for free until they find a
mentor.
Kith and Kin who are in dire need of a place to sleep, a meal,
or some small form of help can ask for JJ and get some aid. This
place offers the Right of Rescue directly.
The Menu
The menu changes from day to day, but there are usually about a
half-dozen options offered, plus specialties for Kiths with
rarefied tastes.
[list]
[li]The Sluagh Salad with its artfully wilted greens and
delicate slices of rotting carrot and softened mushrooms is
well-regarded[/li]
[li]The Nuts N' Bolts is a chili base of meat and beans mixed
with washers, screws, nails, and other small bits of metal for
flavor.[/li]
[li]Raw meat and fish is available for predatory Pooka and other
fae.[/li]
[li]More mundanely, the daily options include one stew or hearty
bowl-style meal, one hot soup, two types of sandwiches, some
sort of seafood fresh-caught, and a hot meal like meat loaf or
pot pie available, as well as the always-available burgers,
fries, fresh-cut potato chips, and grilled cheese. All food
options are good quality and relatively inexpensive.[/li]
[li]Drinks include hot and cold options: coffee, tea, soft
drinks, juices of the day, faerie-brewed beers and
faewines.[/li]
[li]Desserts change daily, but usually include muffins, scones,
croissants, and miniature cakes.[/li]
[/list]
Entertainment
Near the hearth is an open area used as a stage. Entertainers
who come to visit are encouraged to stand up and share their
skill, whether it be storytelling, music, sleight-of-hand,
dancing, or other pursuits. A sign off to one side notes, "Tips
for entertainers are encouraged!"
If you want to sing for your supper, the staff will often swap
food or lodging for skilled performers. (Relevant skill of 3+)
While musicians are the most common sort of entertainer, RE
welcomes storytellers, actors, jugglers, acrobats, and yes, even
mimes. Guests, please refrain from throwing things at the mimes.
The Right of Rescue and other aid
While Rêves does not have its own Balefire, it is within a
freehold that does. Any Changeling in need of Rescue can ask for
aid from the staff here. Note that the staff are informed that
it's a hand-up, not a hand-out; people who take advantage will
be cut off from help. JJ is kind and giving, but not a sucker.
Anyone who cannot afford a meal or a bed, please speak to staff.
We care for our own, and we promise to be respectful and
discreet.
To fulfill the charitable purpose of our inn, we also run an
exchange of new voile or crafted, barterable items for meals and
service among local merchants as well as Dross. We hope to keep
a small stock of clean Voile, clothing for the Autumn World, and
other necessary items for Kithain or Kinain in need. Other
needed items from the Autumn world like toiletries can be
provided upon request.
JJ has a policy that Bygones who wind up here are to be given
help to get back on track as well. It is the owner's belief that
Bygones are the most obviously in-need of Prodigals in the
modern world, and if they end up here, they are to be aided if
there is need.
Staff
Proprietor:
Juniper Jupiter
Servers (NPC):
Polly, blonde Boggan wilder with a sassy but friendly demeanor
Gregori, dark and brooding Sluagh wilder who never forgets an
order
Barkeep (NPC):
Evelyn, friendly and no-nonsense Grump Troll from elsewhere in
Concordia, who also doubles as a bouncer and manager.
Cook (NPC):
Bart Lightfinger, Boggan grump short-order-cook and chef
Security (NPC):
Steeltooth, female Redcap grump who's seen a lot of shit in her
days
Karl the Short, male 6'9" Troll grump, Steeltooth's husband
Shop cats (NPC):
Dulcie, female calico usually found near the hearth -- spicy but
sweet.
Spark, male ginger tabby usually found wandering among the
tables, seeking pets.
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