The Hole

When this tavern opened several decades ago, the new owner valued it more than anything “in the whole world.” In fact, the iron-lettered sign outside still reads “The Whole World Tavern.” The first “W” hangs at an angle from a single nail, and these days the place is better known as “the Hole.” This disreputable drinking establishment is located in the lower city. It provides cheap beer, watered wine, and day-old bread, plus a kettle of something like soup is usually on the fire. Vodrik, the grandson of the original owner and current proprietor, makes it his business to ignore everything that goes on in his bar. Thus, the Hole is the location of choice for illegal transactions, dark conspiracies, and secret meetings — probably the only reason it is still open.