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The Rusted Rudder

Built from the salvaged hull of a river freighter, the Rusted Rudder began as a shelter for sailors and prospectors after the Last War. Over two decades it became a waypoint for expeditions into the jungle and a neutral meeting place for crews seeking passage to and from the Ruins of Xen'drik fragments recently uncovered near Stormreach. The inn changed hands several times; the current proprietor Rova purchased it after saving SHAUN-9 from a scavenger crew and offering covenant—now the Rudder is known for fair prices and an uneasy reputation as a place where questions are asked and debts are repaid in favors.

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The Rusted Rudder

Built from the salvaged hull of a river freighter, the Rusted Rudder began as a shelter for sailors and prospectors after the Last War.

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Rova Talon

Tavernkeeper

Rova Talon
HumanRogue (ret.) / Proprietor

Keeper's Species

Human

History

Built from the salvaged hull of a river freighter, the Rusted Rudder began as a shelter for sailors and prospectors after the Last War. Over two decades it became a waypoint for expeditions into the jungle and a neutral meeting place for crews seeking passage to and from the Ruins of Xen'drik fragments recently uncovered near Stormreach. The inn changed hands several times; the current proprietor Rova purchased it after saving SHAUN-9 from a scavenger crew and offering covenant—now the Rudder is known for fair prices and an uneasy reputation as a place where questions are asked and debts are repaid in favors.

Quirks

A Warforged bouncer named SHAUN-9 stands by the door, politely scanning faces and occasionally offering unsolicited advice on etiquette. Patrons chalk mysterious runes onto a board for 'good luck'—some claim they change overnight. The inn keeps a small jar at the bar labeled 'Explorer's Tabs' where customers can leave minor debts and promises of future favors.

Lore

Stormreach sits on the bones of older powers; the Rudder's wooden beams creak with stories of ruin-bound caravans and lightning-ships passing on the horizon. Locals whisper of House Cannith salvage teams and mercenaries from the Five Nations angling for artifacts. Some patrons swear that the runes on the chalkboard are warding glyphs left by an unknown artificer; others say they are a puzzle leading to a buried cache under the inn itself. The Warforged bouncer's model is a pre-Last War experimental guardian body rumored to be from House Cannith designs—its true master might still be looking for it.

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