Wild Goose Tavern

[enya]

Wild Goose Tavern
Exterior

The Wild Goose Tavern is the largest building in Degrashi Port, besides the hospital, and it is larger when you add the seperate pieces. The main building is a two story brick building, with a cobblestone walkway leading to the front entrance. Their is a small porch on the front with four rocking chairs, so some patrons could smoke their pipes or drink their liquor outside. A small garden of roses and other flowers is on the right side, which is tended by Arai Maskane, but that is the only girly thing about the bar. Their is a walkway on the left side of the tavern that leads to the backyard.

In the backyard are two walkways that circle around a large plot of land that acts as a park to host small events sponsered by the tavern. This plot of land is about the size of a football field. Around the walkways are twelve identical bungaloos that provide a private area for someone to sleep in, instead of spending the night in the tavern itself. These are more expensive, but they also have better furniture, providing the guest a queen size bed, a fully furnished bathroom, a desk, and a television.

Interior

When you walk through the door of the tavern, you'll find yourself in the eatery, where most of the drinking is done. There are about thirty tables scattered on this large area, seating about a hundred people total. In the very back is the bar, where Kira Noriyo, the owner of the establishment, mans the bar. Their is a door behind the bar which leads to the basement, where all the alcohol is stored. The bar counter is large enough to seat ten people. On the right wall, there are two doors, which lead to the seperate men's and women's bathrooms. Also on the left side of large room is a door that is locked, which is where the chairs and tables are stored if the tavern was to host a special event of some sort.

The staircase to upstairs is right beside the entrance, which leads to the housing area. Upstairs, there are ten rooms total which could be rented for a certain period of time. In each room is a lamp, a twin bed, and a desk to write on. These are cheaper, and have no bathroom or television.

Also by the entrance is a billboard that covers the entire right wall (5 feet) before the entrance breaks off into the dining area. On this board information can be posted, whether it be reminders, or asking for help.

Prices

Arai is the cook in the bar, and can create about anything. The Wild Goose is known for its roasted goose, hence its name, but they can also cook beef, pork, and fish in any style that the buyer would like. They also have alcoholic drinks and nonalcoholic drinks. If someone would like to buy a room, they would go to Kira at the bar.

• All food items cost 50 ryo
  
• Non-alcoholic drinks cost 35 ryo
  
• Alcoholic Items cost 75 ryo
  
• Rooms in the upper taverns cost 100 ryo per night
  
• Renting a personal upgraded hut costs 500 ryo per night
  
  

[enya]

Enya Maskane sat in the back corner of the dining area in the Wild Goose Tavern, trying to stay away from the drunk traders that were currently drinking sake in the front. The young teenager was wearing a black, sleeveless vest with white shorts, and his two-toe sandals. On his face he wore a mask that covered the lower part of his face, going from the bridge of his nose to the jaw, and around to behind each ear. He didn't wear this to look tough, but to hide his tattoo on his face from other patrons. The black hand stretched from the bottom of his neck to his nose, hidden by both the mask and the collar of the vest. If someone was in a good mood, or drunk enough, they would think the middle finger was trying to pick in his nostril, but it just the way the tattoo was designed. Now he had to hide it so it didn't bring shame upon his uncle and mother.

Enya was twirling his silver ring that his father gave him, which was his only reminder of his father. Of course, his brown hair that covered his head, and hid his right eye from view could be considered a gift from his father, and the letter in front of Enya written by his father was also a memento of him, but it wasn't exactly given to him. The letter was left behind in all of his father's old belongings, but it didn't have any name on it of who it should go to, but Enya could just read it, and decide that it was meant for him.

Enya read over it once more, before repeating it aloud. "Kuranosuke O-ishi of Aokusa, Setsuna Uchiha of Kusagakure, Yoshimoto Imangawa of Tanzaku, Toshizo Hijikata of Seisui, and Hideyoshi Toyotomi of Otogakure." Enya first thought they were relatives to visit for him, but he discarded that quickly enough with a visit to the kenjutsu dojo near the tavern. One of the senpai their said these were names of swordsmen skilled in Gyakusatsu. After that, Enya decided that these were left for him so he could continue his training. Now he had to figure out how to get to these people.

Enya reached for the pencil on the table, which was beside his katana. He crossed through Setsuna and Hideyoshi's names early on, deciding that going to a large village with a lot of shinobi would mean trouble, especially since he hated everyone who wore a headband, which often led to fights. Also, after talking to a trader from Tanzaku, he had crossed out Yoshimoto on account of the trader ensuring him that he had quit training. So that left Kuranosuke and Toshizo.

Enya placed the pencil in his mouth, thinking about this. This might take a while. Instead of waiting dumbfounded, Enya folds the letter, replacing it into his pocket, and belted on his katana. With that, he headed towards the stairs to his room. Thankfully his uncle was the owner of the tavern, because at the moment, the pencil in his mouth weighed more than his money purse. Wherever I go, I need a job.

[enya]

Enya looked around the tavern for might have been the last time in a long time. He ran over his mental checklist once more, making sure that when he left, he didn't forget anything. His hip pouch was strapped to his belt that held the baggy shorts he had on, and the strap of his katana wrinkled his black sleeveless shirt he had on. He had traded his sandals for shin high white boots, which he glanced at to check that his shoe strings were tight. Falling over them without getting out of the tavern would be a horrible start to his journey.

After constant debate for a good while, which often included the drunk patrons and his own mother, which annoyed many, but drawing no solution led Enya to his final resort, flipping a coin, heads was Kuranosuke from Aokusa and tails was Toshizo of Seisui. Well, the saying goes that tails never fails, so the Land of Waterfalls was his destination.

But how was he going to get there? Common sense told him that north into the Land of Fire was his first option, considering the fact that the Land of Tea was surrounded on three sides by water. But after that, he was lost in the unknown. Fingering the money pouch in the inside pocket of his cloak that was thrown over his shoulder, he shuddered about thinking that he could find himself lost. Inside was 1,000 ryo, the only money he had to his name. Lord he hoped to get to Seisui before that small amount dwindled to nothing.

Not looking behind, but knowing his uncle and mother was watching, Enya strode to the door. He had already said goodbyes the night before, and he understood that stopping now to say them again might prevent him from leaving. He needed to go quickly. With one last glance at the empty billboard in the hall leading to the exit, the boy made a silent vow to bring business to the tavern one way or another. He was going to be a history maker, all in the name of Maskane.

Opening the door, a boy named Enya Maskane stepped out into his new life. What was in store? Only his creator would know. Or did he even know?

[Exit]