Balmung: Empyreum, Ward 4 Subdivision, Apartment 33

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About

Named for the thick fog which rolls in with altogether too much frequency, the lowest levels of the city are home to the poorest citizens of Ishgard. Times have changed, however, and these changes slowly work to improve the quality of life for those once forgotten by Ishgardian society.While many would look at Ishgard and see nothing more than plain, dry meals that care only for nutritional value alone, such a description would better fit the scholarly city-state of Sharlayan. Ishgard is home to numerous culinary recipes that can make the mouth water just by description alone, and it is with some hope that these meals can be shared to both high and lowborn alike.The Battered Buckler is situated an oft-neglected alleyway in The Brume, tucked away where many may have easily overlooked it while going about their business. It may not look like much on the outside, but stepping inside the tavern reveals a rather comfortable spot to get warm, have an ale or three, and feast upon a fine selection of Ishgardian meals.In an effort to bring not only food and wine to the masses, the tavern acts a levemete aligned with the Temple Knights. From here, the would-be adventurer and wayward warrior can render aid to Ishgard and the surrounding areas, be it through martial prowess, deductive reason, or careful crafting.Run by the ever-errant Julinaux Castelleaux and his motley crew of employees, The Battered Buckler aims to provide good food and warm shelter to those in need and those simply looking for a nice meal. If you're ever in The Brume, stop on by and given the tavern a chance!( Feel free to use this venue outside of open hours and assume NPC service. )

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Menu

Have a look at our modest menu!All "prices" are IC, but tips are appreciated!

Coffee - Aromatic coffee brewed by the time-honored pour-over method.Fruit Juices (Orange and Apple) - Freshly squeezed juices to drink to your heart's content.Ishgardian Tea - Rather than adding milk to boiling water that has been infused with tea leaves, as is the fashion in lower Eorzea, Ishgardian tea is brewed by boiling yak milk and letting dried Coerthan tea leaves seep right into the hot liquid.Thavnairian Chai - This milky Near Eastern tea is infused with cinnamon of peerless quality for a flavorsome kick.Iced Black Tea - Black tea chilled with chunks of ice and served in a tall glass.Hot Chocolate - A sweet beverage made of milk, cocoa powder and sugar commonly drunk in the Holy See.Frozen Spirits - A cool concoction made by fermenting cloud bananas and Old World figs, freezing them with ice crystals, then mashing and mixing the fruit into a slush-like consistency. Good for a sore throat!Milk - Chilled yak milk served in a tall glass.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES

BEER

Coerthan Oatmeal Stout - A rich oatmeal and chocolate stout perfect for a cold night.Fullflower Mead - This aged honey liquor has a faint bouquet of roses...and ochus.Gyr Abanian Gose - A sour and salty beer sourced from Ala Mhigo.Mun-Tuy Brew - A brew made of fermented bean mash, sourleaf nectar, and various other Shroud ingredients that seems to instill vigor in those who drink it, though the brew itself reeks something fierce. Only for the brave of heart.

WINE

Mulled Wine - A pungent infusion of red zinfandel wine and a mix of herbs and spices that are heated and served in a modest cup.Twice-Mulled Wine - Wine that is cooled after its first mulling and allowed to sit for a fortnight before mulling a second time with a fresh muslin bag of spices.Caelumtree Wine - A wine that utilizes several rather unique ingredients, including the sweet juices of the caelumtree fruit. The resulting alcoholic beverage ensnares the senses with its full-bodied flavor and delightful aroma. Vath-made and a favorite of the Convictors!Lowland White - This white wine made from the green lowland grapes of La Noscea is said to have a bold citrus flavor with hints of apple, pear and cinnamon.

MISCELLANEOUS LIQUORS

Spiced Cider - A warmed jug filled with piquant apple juice mulled with zested ginger and cloves, complete with a stick of cinnamon.Daniffen's Joy - A rare, expensive intoxicant made with the water from the Weeping Saint. Sweet and iceless even in deep winter!

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Leves

Leves are self-DMed events that pair two or more random characters together to go out into the world to solve a problem that someone is facing. This can range from escort duty in Gyr Abania to helping deal with a wicked sickness that seeks to spread throughout Othard. There are leves for all skillsets, so be sure to seek out the right ones for your characters!For a list of all active leves, please join the Buckler's Discord server and check the leveboard channel. From there, you'll have full access to all jobs currently available to players as well as have the opportunity to post and host leves of your own!

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