La Café Equus Lunares

La Café Equus Lunares (from latin: Moon Horse) is a restaurant and bar in Hyperion, Eldham.

History
Equus Lunares was officially opened by Victor Key on the 3rd of August, 2021. Before that café was only half operational. This commercial space, along with an apartment, was gifted to Victor for his help in Hyperion.

Old History
The old dark oak front used to belong to a pub where people often gathered and enjoyed the evenings. After that another café was opened in its place, free to all. It was known for political debates and discussions among simple people, who were free to come and say their opinion without being criticized. However, it was allowed to challenge the opinion of a person, and enter a debate where two or more people enter the stage and present their arguments. The winner was chosen only by crowd. Where there were special people who counted how many times "Hear hear!" or "Boo!". In the end they presented their numbers, but they meant very little, as they were usually biased.

People also were bringing newspapers, and those coming from abroad were always offered a great prize for foreign papers. This allowed visitors of the cafe to compare different news from all over the region, and discus them between themselves, contributing to the rising philosophies of individualism and rationalism.

Present History
Equus Lunares keeps the old tradition of freedom of speech and expression. And encourages everyone to come to their café for political discussions and to listen to debates among simple citizens. Victor Key, the owner, is a strong believer in the basic freedoms of a human, and he is always promoting people to protect themselves from government if needed. There used to be a sign on the front door saying: "Only people who love their freedom allowed. No communists!", which had to be taken down to keep the city friendly to socialist and communist leaders of the Forge.

The café is supported by the farm outside the city, which belongs to Victor Key. There, wheat and potatoes are cultivated for brewery of alcohol. A part of it also goes for meals and food in the café. Cattle also pastures in the area, that provides the café with quality steaks.

This café held multiple meetings of government officials. Where even the Prime Director of Oceanum would come to enjoy the rich and tasteful drinks of the café, and discuss with his collogues the situation in Oceanum and the world.

Victor Key sold his café to the Hyperion government. Once his dream, now, like a distant abandoned child, is only a hope of it having a better future.

Products
Unlike its competitors, the café offers much narrower selection of drinks. However, the brands of alcohol are carefully selected, presenting a high-quality premium drinks affordable for everyone.

"Victor Key" Hyperion Scotch Whiskey
This whiskey is brewed from the finest rye grown on the plains of Oceanum. Then aged in the high-quality spruce barrels for up to 18 years. It was made by Victor Key himself, and was planned to become the signature drink of Hyperion, that everyone would rush to try. Even the kings would enjoy the fine flavor of this whiskey.

"Kuinness" Dark Beer
Coming from the Old World, this historically famed dark beer made it to Eldham. For centuries, people in pubs and feasts enjoyed the bitter yet rich taste of Kuinness. The quality of production of this beer is among highest in the world of brewing, making it perfect to spend evenings with friends without the fear of hangover.

"Lisinaya" Russian Vodka
Even Victor Key doesn't know how his family got their hands on this miracle of vodka. Lisinaya is inspired by the old Key family recipe. With history and flavor, it brings the spirit of far-north with it. It hits so hard, Victor considered not to sell it publicly. But as it made into the shelves of bars, it is a duty to try this vodka, and see if you can withstand the bear of the north.