Chapter 0:

The Beckoning Cat's Inn

Otherworlder's Inn


Dear guests, we of the Beckoning Cat welcome you to our humble establishment.

Please understand that the rules in place are not only to protect yourselves, but also other guests.

Please read the rules carefully so that you may have a comfortable stay at our humble establishment. So long as you obey the rules, you shall enjoy a very comfortable stay.

RULE 1

Guests are guests so long as they hold a key. As such, guests are not permitted to fight one another upon the inn grounds. Any conflicts must be put aside while on our grounds. Guests are also protected from non-guests so please rest assured that we take the safety of our guests very seriously.

Should guests break this rule three times or severely harm another guest on our grounds, we will immediately dispatch the offender and handle any care for the victim.

We of the Beckoning Cat are a neutral party, we care little for conflict, for violence, for political strife. We care for all guests equally no matter status or race.

Three offenses is the maximum before an offender finds themselves blacklisted from our establishment.

Harming of the staff is an immediate blacklist, no matter the reasoning. The staff will ensure that you are removed from the grounds posthaste should such a situation occur.

RULE 2

We will treat our guests with the upmost respect and will care for your needs from medical care to your daily meals.

Should you enter our establishment harmed, we will offer treatment either in the provided room or in our hospital ward.

Compensation will be required for any severe injuries that require more than the basic care we will naturally provide.

Meals are provided with your stay at our establishment, but any unique requests due to religion or species must be told to either the innkeeper or receptionist. No other staff has the qualifications to adjust the menu provided to the guests.

Meals can be delivered to your room or eaten in the provided canteen. There is also the garden where one may enjoy their meals. Please note that eating in any location other than these locations is prohibited. Our staff will issue warnings and should continuous offenses occur, either a penalty or ending of the guest's stay be cancelled.

Please note that the above will not qualify for a blacklisting unless under the Innkeeper's discretion.

RULE 3

Privacy is an important factor at our establishment. As such, signing of one's name into the guest log will result in not only your privacy, but the privacy of all guests to remain confidential.

Individuals who attempt to write in an alias will not be accepted as guests. The receptionist will wait until the guest has provided their proper documentation along with payment to become a guests.

Should guests attempt to break the confidentiality of our establishment, then they shall be immediately blacklisted and dealt with.

Theft is also a serious violation of our policy, be it the establishment itself or other guests. A single offense is all it will take for an individual to be blacklisted.

RULE 4

Guests must return their room key at the end of their stay. Should a guest find themselves wishing to reserve the room and extend their stay after leaving, arrangements can be made based on observations of said individual.

Please note that this is based not on the staff's observations, but that of the Innkeeper.

RULE 5

New guests are to pay for their stay upfront. Any additional charges will be billed at the end of their stay.

Individuals unable to pay their bill may use collateral. Should individuals be unable to provide such collateral then the Receptionist shall obtain it another way.

To our dearest guests,

We of the Beckoning Cat's Inn wish to thank you again for choosing our establishment for your stay. Please sign your name at the line at the bottom of the page to acknowledge that you have read and understood the rules of our establishment.

"Have you finished reading, dear guest?"

A woman, not young, but not old, petted a white cat. Her dark eyes and hair unnerving to the individual who had just read the contract of stay provided to them. It spoke of hidden dangers, yet absolute safety should one obey the rules.

"If so, please...." A motion to the inkwell next to them, a beautiful gold pen next to it on its stand. "Sign your name."

A signature on the paper at the very bottom. The woman smiled as she took the contract, opening a booklet beside her. She wrote down the individual's name on an empty line before shutting it.

"I have confirmed payment. You will be staying for a single night in a singular bed room." A silver key is placed on the counter, a symbol hanging at the end. "This is your key, dear guest. One of our workers can escort you to your room. Oh yes, before I forget."

Welcome to the Beckoning Cat's Inn. Please, enjoy your stay...however long your stay may be.

Otherworlder's Inn