Oak & Henge Tavern

Those who remember the block now known as OMENWICH SQUARE prior to the Nevus event cannot recall the old brick building ever being there before, but cannot imagine it never being there either. One might imagine that through some other worldly means it appeared overnight as an established business in the community, but such a thing was not possible, at least not prior.

The tavern faces Broadway and is just one of the many businesses of Omenwich Square. Originally owned by Angus Leary partnered with Plymouth Weir and both take up residence in the rooms that exist above the first two floors and below what is the tavern.

The ancient five story stone structure of distinct European architecture would stand out anywhere else in New York, but it merely blends into the charming brownstone landscape of Omenwich. It will also come of no surprise that the pub just so happens to be nestled right next to none other than the 'Rare Relics'.

Upon entering the establishment one will find themselves transported into another time and place. The rich scents of old wood, pipe smoke and well aged spirits permeate the air and the detail etched into the rich dark wood of the walls and furniture whispers of old tales that travel well beyond the history of the very country in which the building stands. Believers and non-believers alike can feel it, the magic that seems a part of everything in the old pub. A magic that soothes the soul and warms the heart, leaving one with the desire to return even before they stroll out the door.

The OAK & HENGE boasts an impressive selection of imported beers and ales, and to the surprise of their competitors, the pub seems to maintain a stock of the rarest brews, usually unattainable due to restrictions. They, however, through some strange means are able to acquire these rare brands, which attract a rather eclectic crowd of both magical and non-magical folk.

The Henge, prides itself not only on it's service and fine beer and spirits, but also as a place where the enchanted and human-kind, can socialize on common ground, neither holding advantage over the other in the 'wise place of meeting'.

THROUGH THE THINNING VEIL

The glimmering light of the veil, which allows those with Faerie sight to glance into the realm from which they were born shines through the branches of the great dark oak, taunting them with the place they can not return to. A black barked oak of perpetual Autumn, it's leaves ever a golden orange, falling and rejuvenating over the course of a day. No one can see the tree, not even the Faerie, but they know it is there, growing within the middle of the tavern, it's shadow appearing over the floors of the building when the light of the other side shines bright.

As grand and historically exotic as the OAK & HENGE may be, to those without the 'sight' nothing appears out of the ordinary. For those who are able see through to the other side, the pub is as much a feast for the eyes as it is for one's appetite. Normally Faerie alone can peer into the unseen world made visible by the light shining through the veil (and within the OAK & HENGE it shines very bright) but there are others who can see this world. Those sensitive to such things.

One of the predominant decorations of the OAK & HENGE are the oak leaves of fall, carved into, or painted upon the wood work, and after sunset, those able will see them in a perpetual state of movement. They will fall, as if dancing in a playful breeze, cascading down the wall, over the bar and across the floor and ceiling. They will also see many other sights as well, but these are best left up to your own imagination for as they are written, they will become reality here.

MAGICAL WARDS

A variety of magical wards defend the Oak & Henge from anything ranging from evil spirits to lycanthropes. Dried aconite accompanies the many other herbs and plants that hang in it's windows and above the doorways. In the summer, monkshood grows alongside other magical plants in the flower beds around the building and on it's window ledges.

THE MAGIC RULES OF THE HENGE

The OAK & HENGE is within an ancient building harboring powerful magic and those entering must obey these rules:

• The power of the OAK & HENGE is that which provides an advantage to Faerie, but only those defending themselves. The magic cannot be used as an advantage through entrapment, for that is not the way of the Henge.

• No manner of violent spell can be spun out of malice, and no weapon of iron (this includes firearms as the term 'weapon of iron' simply refers to any metallic weaponry) can be wielded to cause pain and suffering. This includes charms and any manner of magic that bends a person's will to anothers either consciously or unconsciously. (The writer may interpret this magical defense how ever they so choose. If a 'weapon of iron' is wielded or fired it may simply pass through the victim leaving them unscathed or erupt into flames leaving the antagonist weaponless, or fire bubbles into the air harmlessly.)

• Ancient wards and charms line the walls, ground, and ceilings. Glyphs, designed to repel the strongest of Demons. The OAK & HENGE will not harbor their kind. (If a writer so chooses to have their 'demonic character' enter the Henge the will be COMPLETELY POWERLESS.)

SUB-CHARACTERS OF THE OAK & HENGE

The Main Floor of the Oak and Henge

The Second Floor of the Oak and Henge