Lion in his Attic, The

Publication date: 
1982-07
Publication type: 
Short Story
Published: 
Fantasy and Science Fiction, July 1982
Opus No.: 
133
Setting: 
Magic Universe
Characters: 
Durily; Karskon; Thone; Estrayle; Rordray; Merle
Summary: 

This story is set in the "Magic Goes Away" universe. Were-creatures still exist, although with the mana in the world dwindling it is becoming increasingly difficult for them to maintain their human forms. A mana-rich stones can be found in the sunken city of Atlantis, beneath the restaurant known as "Rordray's Attic." In addition to running his kitchen, Rordray must fend off all manner of thieves...

Notes: 

based on Niven's favorite restaurant