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The Thirsty Lantern

Built over a century ago as a simple rest stop for travelers on the regional trade route, The Rusted Tankard has weathered decades of neglect and misfortune. Once a bustling inn with a fine reputation, it fell into decay after a bandit raid in which several guests and the owner’s family perished. Since then, it has largely catered to the desperate, the poor, and those seeking low-profile shelter.

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The Thirsty Lantern

Built over a century ago as a simple rest stop for travelers on the regional trade route, The Rusted Tankard has weathered decades of neglect and misfortune.

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Hilda Greaves

Tavernkeeper

Hilda Greaves
HumanFighter

Keeper's Species

Human

History

Built over a century ago as a simple rest stop for travelers on the regional trade route, The Rusted Tankard has weathered decades of neglect and misfortune. Once a bustling inn with a fine reputation, it fell into decay after a bandit raid in which several guests and the owner’s family perished. Since then, it has largely catered to the desperate, the poor, and those seeking low-profile shelter.

Quirks

The tavern's wooden floorboards creak loudly underfoot, and stray cats are known to sneak in at night, stealing crumbs and napping in forgotten corners. The innkeeper always eyes newcomers with suspicion, and locals share whispered gossip about a hidden hoard of stolen goods buried beneath the floor.

Lore

Some locals whisper that the tavern stands on an ancient campsite of a forgotten warband, with rumors that the building itself is cursed. Old maps sometimes mark this location as 'Camp of the Iron Wolves,' a mercenary band wiped out in bloodshed centuries ago. Occasional strange lights and eerie noises at night fuel tales that restless spirits linger, trapped beneath the cracked floorboards.

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