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To: SunkenCiv

My interpretation and what I use for DnD campaigns:

Inn - sells meals, alcohol and rooms. The modern equivalent of a hotel that has a restaurant and a bar. Rooms by the night.

Wayhouse - sells rooms, no meals. The modern equivalent of a Motel. Rooms by the night or longer period. Often has a Tavern nearby.

Tavern - sells meals and alcohol. The modern equivalent of a restaurant. When it closes, all patrons leave.

Alehouse - sells mostly alcohol (mostly beer but some wine) but also some food. The modern equivalent of a Bar / Grill / Pub.


17 posted on 07/31/2023 8:08:19 AM PDT by taxcontrol (The choice is clear - either live as a slave on your knees or die as a free citizen on your feet.)
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To: taxcontrol; SunkenCiv

A wench could mean a serving girl in an inn. Could also mean prostitute.

The two terms are not necessarily exclusive. I could see an inn for travelers offering food, bed, and company in bed using the same staff.

https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/wench


20 posted on 07/31/2023 5:01:06 PM PDT by SauronOfMordor (The rot of all principle begins with a single compromise.)
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