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DJANGO’S DINER
Overview
- Location: Public Services Ring, Morningstar
- Address: SE Public Services Ring Rd 4
- Surroundings: In sight of the Morningstar Food Market
Founded in January 2627 by Django Marković — a one-time sous-chef from the central kitchen of the Last Frontier — Django’s quickly became the go-to spot for anyone craving a warm, home-style meal after a long shift. The diner’s cozy counter seats and sturdy booths host a revolving cast of frontier workers: smokestack engineers, distillery loaders off-duty from Fogwood Sawmill, and wide-eyed traders fresh in from the river runs. But the real draw? Django’s signature take on Serbian Soup, called “Breakfast” — a cherished family recipe reworked with local mirel leaf, diced bilax root, shredded smoked river ham, and a dash of fermented mist-vinegar — that’ll stick to your ribs and make you feel right at home.
Django’s remained open until the end of the Great War on 24 March 2631. Following the war’s close and the rise of Communardism in 2632, all bars, pubs, and restaurants were shuttered and replaced by so called Federal Hostels and Saloons — bringing Django’s chapter to a close when its operations were absorbed into the newly chartered Federal Hostel and Saloon of Morningstar.
Architectural Significance
- Construction Material: Rough-hewn timber logs chinked with river-stone mortar; interior surfaces lined with polished driftwood
- Floors: 1
- Façade: Rough-hewn timber-log walls with open-shutter windows framed in sturdy iron; topped by a hand-carved wooden sign and a glowing neon bowl motif
- Design Purpose: Simple and sturdy to offer frontier folk a cheery refuge from the cold mist
Building Structure
Interior – Main Dining Hall & Kitchen
- Counter Seating (8): Rough-hewn log stools bolted to the floor, each fitted with an iron footrest and hooks for crates or coats
- Booths (4): Log-frame benches with worn leather cushions seating up to four, each accompanied by a small holographic menu projector
- Open Kitchen: Exposed timber-beam supports over cast-iron prep tables, with a massive iron cauldron for Django’s bean soup and rows of spice jars reclaimed from his ancestral homeland
- Order Station: A carved tree-stump podium with iron banding where Django calls out “Soup’s up!”, accented by hanging herb bundles from his kitchen garden
- Restrooms (2): Two compact unisex units lined with timber paneling and equipped with AuroraSan fixtures, discreetly tucked behind the prep area
Exterior Features
- Patio Lanai: A small raised deck with a view of the Public Services Ring
- Herb Planters: Reclaimed shuttle crates filled with atrana thyme, mistsalt parsley, and smoke-leaf, all used in Django’s cooking
- Grab-and-Go Window: Side hatch for quick orders of soup-to-go in insulated mugs
Roles and Responsibilities
- Django Marković (Founder & Head Chef): Recipe keeper, soup stirrer, welcomes guests with his signature grin
- Roxy (1 – Butler Bot): The Butler Bot Takes orders, serves mugs of soup, and clears tables with polite efficiency
- Maria (1 - Cleaning Bot): The Cleaning Bot swept the floor, cleaned the dishes, the restrooms and the tables.
Public Access, Operating Hours and Operational Rhythm
- Public Access: All ages welcome (under-18s get half-price soup). No ID checks.
- Opening Hours: Daily from 05:00 AM (shift-break breakfast) to 03:00 PM (lunch crowd wind-down)
- Operational Rhythm: Morning rush for hot soup and strong java; midday lull with occasional trader stops; final bowl served at 02:45 PM
Menu and Prices
Meals
| Item | Description | Price |
| Serbian Soup (“Breakfast”) | Mirel leaf, diced bilax root, shredded smoked river ham, fermented mist-vinegar | 10 K |
| Hashbrown Fritters | Crispy fritters made from helik oats and bilax flour (served in a trio) | 6 K |
| Pickled Mushroom Tray | Assorted local mushrooms in tangy brine | 7 K |
| Fresh Bread Loaf | Warm crusty loaf from bilax root flour | 4 K |
| Herb Salad | Mixed atrana thyme, mistsalt parsley, and smoke-leaf leaves | 5 K |
Drinks
| Item | Description | Price |
| Space Beer | Light, foamy lager with faint citrus (5 % ABV); first pint grants +1 temporary HP and joyous shout audible 30 m | 4 K |
| Slivovitz Superior | Double-pot plum brandy, oak-smoked (48 % ABV); +1 Con saves vs. cold for 1 h | 8 K |
| Water | Fresh mistspring water; unlimited refills | 2 K |
Security Measures
- No Formal Bouncer: Tactful atmosphere and Django’s own burly presence keep things friendly
- Patrol Visits: Periodic rounds by Guarding Troopers Station officers
Player Interaction Possibilities
Legal Interactions
- Order a steaming bowl of Django’s Serbian bean soup or sample daily specials
- Chat up Django for frontier gossip or swap stories of the Last Frontier
- Snatch a to-go mug and race across the Ring to finish your shift
Illegal Interactions
- Sneak contraband into soup pots under the counter
- Spike another patron’s brew with mist-vinegar concentrate
- Bribe Roxy to misdirect any incoming Guarding Troopers
Tactical Advice for Dungeon Masters
Django’s is perfect for starting —or diffusing — conflicts over food: a staged soup-theft could spark a chase through the mist, or an overheard secret in the kitchen might set players on a new frontier quest. It’s cozy, but tensions simmer just below the surface.
