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The Gnarled Oak

The Gnarled Oak began as a simple roadside inn nearly fifty years ago, founded by an ex-woodsman looking to offer weary travelers shelter and warmth. Over decades, it grew into a cornerstone of the city’s rustic district, known for its sturdy fare and honest hospitality. Many local legends say the tavern was built around an ancient oak tree that once stood in the wild, giving the place its name and reputed protective spirit.

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The Gnarled Oak

The Gnarled Oak began as a simple roadside inn nearly fifty years ago, founded by an ex-woodsman looking to offer weary travelers shelter and warmth.

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Merric Thorne

Tavernkeeper

Merric Thorne
HumanRogue

Keeper's Species

Human

History

The Gnarled Oak began as a simple roadside inn nearly fifty years ago, founded by an ex-woodsman looking to offer weary travelers shelter and warmth. Over decades, it grew into a cornerstone of the city’s rustic district, known for its sturdy fare and honest hospitality. Many local legends say the tavern was built around an ancient oak tree that once stood in the wild, giving the place its name and reputed protective spirit.

Quirks

The tavern's aged oak beams creak softly in the night, and regular patrons sometimes insist the tavern’s namesake tree outside keeps a watchful, almost protective presence over its guests.

Lore

Folklore recounts that the oak outside was once a druid’s sacred tree, imbued with ancient magic that guards the domain against dark forces. Some patrons claim they have seen faint glimmers or heard whispers near the tree during quiet nights. The tavern is often the first stop for adventurers seeking work or information concerning forest spirits and forgotten glades.

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