The egg grows to three times its original size over the plants in this garden are unnaturally healthy, and are used to course of an hour. carving around the doorway depicts a long-forgotten crea- ture with multiple heads, but portions of it are worn away.Shoulder PatioThis is a rectangular patio with bench seating and ever- There is a small alcove built into the wall for the guestburning torches, often used by guests to enjoy the night air. Come speak with me for a moment. accurate details about their visit. The loose structures have either been fastened with rope, or are held inplace by the overgrowth of these bones. Kings Clothes. There are are more muted and earthy to save on upkeep expenses.working lights in the livestock area, but the cargo bay hasno built-in lighting. same cut of beef, and is confused by how consistently delicious it is. Perhaps nearbydifferent languages whenever a humanoid comes within villages have a legend about it, or maybe the party was60 feet of it: Welcome to The Wildaback Tavern, inn given a compass that leads to the beast. A successful 18 Intelligence(Nature) check reveals that these structures seem to be growing from the creatures back, and any time spent in them willlead to the discovery that they are constantly changing and reforming. However, thereVerity is a gorgeous elven musician, and is the stationary bard is a danger that, if provoked enough, he will vault over thefor the Rail-Away. Dretin Dalmuras spellcasting abilityis Charisma (spell save DC 12). If The Cosmovect is powered, the entire tavern, along with anyone inside, instantly teleports to the designated location as if affected by the gate spell. Besides the entrance that the playersE2. It will then about it. If they fail, they greatly enjoy Bishel Voss and Lord Almanor the song. (iron bands of binding,Wondrous Item, Rare). Perfect for incorporating into any 5th edition Dungeons and Dragons campaign; Tavern Operators and guests to introduce to your party to encounter in a tavern brawl; A unique Quest board for each tavern with a range of adventures for your players to choose . She and her sister are manipulating Gammons habits with Secret: The choker she wears around her neck is, in fact, a collar ofa plan to kill him using poison, before Gammon can kill Ulume. If he is killed or banished, the tavern will teleport into the Astral Plane along with The answer: A thief everyone inside. These containers The contents of the cauldron becomes a multicolored each house an extradimensional space capable of holding fluid. The second above-groundstory is for housing guests, and the uppermost story issealed off.A1. Lord Gammon suffers aches and a fever. Guest Check-InQinlar Ravengleam is always posted in this small entry The main stage (A3) is on the side of the room, withroom to the main tavern, and is the first face most the grand staircase leading up to it. A savory stew cooked in a clay pot of freshly caught Roast hare, red wine, vegetables, and flavored with juniper Beast berries and garlic. A6. Strangely, the natural formations on the surface of the beast are almost identical in substance to the buildings. Alen uses the noble stat block, but lacks a Enchanting Song. D4. Communicating with Admindium the spirit will reveal that it loathes violence and petty disputes, and itThis alien creature resembles a spindly purple humanoid expresses great pain when dealingwith six boney appendages that protrude from its back. Sleeping inside of the chamber gets most of its meat from various parts of The Cow. Admindium makes one attack with its Impaling Arms.throws against spells and other magical effects.ActionsMultiattack. Harvestable seed pods hang from it. Prim AKA KnucklesTrail Seeker RulesThe Seekers Guide to Twisted Taverns 25THE TAVERN OPERATORS Brandr Fintan The staff of the Rail-Away come from across the land but Brandr Fintan is a human male nearing the end of hishave managed to form the close-knit bonds of a found family. WhileHit Points: 228 (24d10 + 96) the target is in range, Admindium can continue reading itsSpeed: 30 ft., climb 60 ft. thoughts as long as Admindiums concentration isnt broken (as if concentrating on a spell). still be opened. Melee Weapon Attack: +2 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. He had heard rumors thattask so they can take the place as runners up. If a battle later occurs in that location, this golem will not attack the player characters and will instead fight alongside them.If the players attack the trapped stone golem, it will fight back, but as if caught in an entangle spell and with disadvantage.11 As you enter this roughly square open area, a flock of flying beasts land and squawk a challenge, but do not immediately 1d10+1 2 attack. A special drink to go with your dessert course, says Raivo. If The Tender The spirit that governs the fogs actions is tied to the is destroyed, a new constructEthereal Plane. Several Rail-Away staff including Kogan, Brandr, and Prim, rush to help calm and Certain events can occur at the GMs discretion load the horse. He was known as Tav The listed under the event is on board once the event begins. Any such visitors will not attack unless provoked, as they are too busy enjoying A few bowls of exotic fruits and other garnishments their feast, though Nora may enlist help in driving themsit on the bartop, along with complimentary nutsboth away if they are consuming too much.salted and caramelized.A6. If Dretin is brought out for questioning, she is sure tokeep her room locked. 2a. It has an intelli- The Potion Room is open to all guests for both study and gence of 10 and can attack four times on its turn, but it recreational purposes, but can only be operated by up to otherwise has the same statistics as animated armor. If all the(Thieves Tools) check, or a key carried by Cothadius. A creature that steals them This L-shaped Hallway leads from the Main Hall into can choose to wear the clothes. The Cow regains 15 hit points at the start of itsSkills: Perception +3 turn. It is impossible to tell them apart, from their matching wildly curly brown hair toThe HalfnHalfs are a bardic troupe made up of members their petite feet clad in pointed shoes. room. The wallshere appear striated and papery, but attempting to pushthrough more than a few inches is impossible. Detect magic will only reveal urchin who was kidnapped by Lord Almanor over fifteen years agoan aura of Divination. If Gammon wasnt ple and has many enemies, there are a number of theories interested in a partnership, Almanor was not above the players can lay out in order to save themselves from ar- blackmailing him. new horizons in front of it. If the players free it, (trapped) the golem will return to the tavern and take up position inside the Guidehouse (D1). several mugs will approach them and attempt to lead them to the bar. Urma likes to dress appropriately for whatever area The If engaged in conversation by someone or asked about what Wildback is currently traveling in, so her clothing canwares he has for sale, he will murmur vaguely about not range from very elaborate and ornate ceremonial garbhaving much stock on hand and being too busy to chat. 1d4 Toads 0 A successful detect magic spell or a DC 15 Investigation check will reveal that the water of the pond has a curative nature. very world to shake with each of its steps, the mysterious nature of this beast leaves little evidence of its passage The crown, the saddlebags, and the rooftop terrace with aside from its ability to nearly block out the sun.the Cosmotarius are all well maintained. His manner curse, destroying it, or killing Lord Almanor, she will declare herselfis high-handed and there is a cruel cut to his face, even when eternally grateful, telling the player characters everything she knowshe is smiling, as his smile never reaches his eyes. She mostly buy from the taverns gift shop. These stone golems are bouncers, guards, and protectorsHe serves as the receptionist and bouncer for the tavern of The Wildaback. Eldermancy LLC in no way condones or supports alcoholic beverages to be consumed in excess and urges all consumers to drink responsibly so not to cause harm to ones self or others.2 The Seekers Guide to Twisted TavernsContentsIntroduction2 Ch 7: Treetop Tavern.100 Ch 13: The Dungeon of Darkness..204Ch 1: The Wizards Watering Hole4 Introduction. 101 Introduction. 205Introduction.. 5 Areas of the Tavern. 101 Areas of the Tavern. 205Areas of the Tavern.. 5 The Taverns Guests. 109 The Taverns Operators.. 207The Taverns Operators 7 The Taverns Operators.. 110 The Taverns Guests. 215The Taverns Guests 11 Menu 112 Menu 216Menu.. 14 The Quest Board 114 The Quest Board 218The Quest Board.. 16 Events.. 116 Tavern History 219Tavern History.. 17 Tavern History 116 Stat Blocks 219Stat Blocks.. 18 Stat Blocks 117 Ch 14: Teapot Temple220 Introduction. 221Ch 2: Rail-Away.20 Ch 8: Spring of Peace118 Areas of the Tavern. 221Introduction 21 Introduction. 119 The Taverns Operators.. 223Areas of the Tavern 21 Areas of the Tavern. 119 The Taverns Spirits. 229The Taverns Operators. 26 The Taverns Operators.. 124 The Taverns Guests. 229The Taverns Guests 28 Menu 126 Menu 230Menu.. 30 The Taverns Guests. 128 Events.. 232The Quest Board.. 32 The Quest Board 130 Tavern History 233Events. 34 Events.. 132 Stat Blocks 233Tavern History.. 36 Tavern History 133Stat Blocks.. 37 Stat Blocks 134 Ch 15: By the Frost234 Introduction. 235Ch 3: Wildaback Tavern.38 Ch 9: The Grand Shanty.136 Areas of the Tavern. 235Introduction 39 Introduction. 137 The Taverns Operators.. 237Areas of the Tavern 39 Areas of the Tavern. 137 The Taverns Guests. 241The Taverns Operators. 42 The Taverns Operators.. 140 Menu 244The Taverns Guests 48 Menu 146 The Quest Board 246Menu.. 50 The Taverns Guests. 148 Tavern History 248The Quest Board.. 52 The Quest Board 149 Stat Blocks 249Tavern History.. 54 Events.. 150 Ch 16: The Tavern at Deaths Door..250Stat Blocks.. 55 Tavern History 151 Introduction. 251 Stat Blocks 152 Areas of the Tavern. 251Ch 4: The Bloated Bounty.56 The Taverns Operators.. 253Introduction 57 Ch 10: The Drunken Treasure.154 The Taverns Guests. 256Areas of the Tavern 57 Introduction. 155 Menu 258The Taverns Operators. 60 Areas of the Tavern. 155 The Quest Board 260The Taverns Guests 65 The Taverns Operators.. 157 Events.. 260Menu.. 66 The Taverns Guests. 163 Stat Blocks 261The Quest Board.. 68 Menu 164 Ch 17: The Daydream..262Tavern History.. 70 The Quest Board 166 Introduction. 263Stat Blocks.. 71 Tavern History 169 Areas of the Tavern. 264 Stat Blocks 170 Menu 274Ch 5: The Dancing Horse..72 Tavern History 276Introduction 73 Ch 11: Fungal Grotto172 Stat Blocks 277Areas of the Tavern 73 Introduction. 173 Ch 18: ExtrasThe Taverns Operators. 75 Areas of the Tavern. 173 World Travelers.. 278Menu.. 80 The Taverns Operators.. 175 The Critic. 278The Taverns Guests 82 The Taverns Guests. 178 The Gambler 279The Quest Board.. 83 Menu 182 The Old Lady.. 280Tavern History.. 84 The Quest Board 184 The Seeker 281Stat Blocks.. 85 Tavern History 186 Emit William Saps, the Tinkerer.. 282 Stat Blocks 186 The Three Hexbound Sisters.. 282Ch 6: Poor Larrys.86 Trail Seeker (Card Game)284Introduction 87 Ch 12: Ironstein Mine..188 Map Index..286Areas of the Tavern 87 Introduction. 189 OGL Licence.320The Taverns Operators. 89 Areas of the Tavern. 190The Taverns Guests 93 The Taverns Operators.. 191Menu.. 94 The Taverns Guests. 197The Quest Board.. 96 Menu 198Events. 97 The Quest Board 200Tavern History.. 98 Tavern History 201Stat Blocks.. 99 Stat Blocks 202The Seekers Guide to Twisted TavernsThe Wizards Watering Hole4 The Seekers Guide to Twisted TavernsThe Wizards Watering HoleStanding three stories tall and surrounded by dancing lights and illusory spectacles, The Wizards Watering Hole beckons any and all outsiders to visit. A magical fireplace, more foris only accessible via a locked door (arcane lock - DC 20 the flickering ambience than the small amount of heat itThieves Tools) from Kem and Samis private bedroom. Most troupes that perform here use illusion magic for sets rather than props. Additional newsound of the brake being applied with full force. Stops can also be instigated by refueling, passengertransitions, or the addition of cargo carts. A large, valve-like opening on the opposite side ofthe circular room is the only exit. It will instead try to defuse arguments, or describe reality as a series of books that are separate butmake fraudulent threats that make it appear unkillable. The allows creatures to shape their dreams, and awaken fully cow has developed intelligence over time, and can be rested at the time they choose. The Ethereal Guardian makes two crush attacks. encounter table in the ruins.) The most prevalent effect of this curse is Rai- on a special belt she had made for the purpose. Once the fight is over, one of the guardians will offer the16 living form of their foe a lotus flower before becoming bound to them (as described in C4). This effect The Steam Engine - 3 gp lasts 1d8 + 1 hours. These guardians use the in the Dice Duel Table. If the room is occupied, the handle glows of the following effects to occur: red and acts as an immovable rod keeping the door shut. When manifest- consumed on the property, but are confiscated by the ing the fog, use the Ethereal Guardian stat block. Gammon for some time. underground destinations, it will just be that much stranger to see a drow traveling on it. Until this grapple ends, the creatureis restrained. He is always after he grew tired of mercenary work. She frequentlyPoma Llulla is a male high elf archmage of advanced years visits The Wildaback to explore the exotic locales it travelswho has come to the tavern in the guise of a merchant. intentions, and give them advice regarding how to play the games. Areas of the TavernThis tavern has four stories, three of which are aboveground. The song doesnt finish a drink, but loves it when someone orders a full round.ends either after 1 minute or if she takes more than 10 damage from asingle attack, she cannot use this ability until the next nightfall. He wears a out its properties.number of ornate gloves, and has a pair to match every outfit.Lord Almanors neck is wreathed in multiple bejeweled If the player characters free her from the collar by casting removegolden chains and his ears are studded with gems. The door is engraved with images of Ethereal Guardian dissipates.six wizards, all connected by threads that lead to a large If the player characters manage to free all of the wizards, referorb in the center of the engraving. Glazed Duck Breast - 3 gp Toad in the Hole - 5 sp Pan-fried duck breasts drizzled in molasses, served with roasted figs and spiced rice.Bite-size sausages baked in a black pepper batter and served with caramelised red onion marmalade and Jugged Hare - 3 gp apple sauce for dipping. Challenge: 6 (2,300 XP)Innate Spellcasting. The Seeker's Guide to Twisted Taverns: 5e tavern supplement takes in more than half a million on Kickstarter February 9, 2021 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment Links may earn ad money Zine Quest is on, and Kickstarter is flooded with great RPG content. The stage floor is made of wood and has three trapdoors set in it, though the space beneath is only enough for a gnome to stand comfortably in; anyone larger would have to kneel. At irregular intervals, one or more monsters leak into the room to fight. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) piercing damage. The water that fills theB5. Search. If asked what they mean by chapter, they willin fighting. The Wildaback is an incredibly magicalpulley is attached to the neck of the beast, so that when creature, and has a degree of authority over its immediateit lowers its head, the lift is also lowered. This fog is actually sentient, covered with empty bottles, vials, burners, and other tools and works to keep the peace within the tavern. Be sure not to let it sit too long Variant: Sea Hag Hair Instead of blue liquor use green liquor, and pour in the cream using the cap for more stringy curdles. found puttering around at the Main Stage (A3).They are determined not to mess up this chance, as a goodstint aboard The Wildaback can guarantee them long-term Urma Ooglebacksuccess once they disembark. Share it: Copy. Once this is accomplished, they will If the party has discovered the wizards in D3 prior to escort the party out of the tavern before vanishing in thetheir meeting, and questions Admindium about them, blink of an eye.the creature will firmly suggest they leave the tavern andsummon the Ethereal Guardian to escort them out. The Fibbona Chicken makes two attacks; one Hit: 6 (1d8 + 2) piercing damage.with its beak and one with its talons. the target must succeed on a DC 16 Constitution saving throwGray Bag of Tricks. Samis OfficeThis room shares the same architecture as the Main Hall, Samis office, where he conducts much of the business of theand perhaps came from the same ancient civilization. They but because of its enigmatic nature it can be used must also succeed on an Intelligence for a variety of activities. The OmasumThe Omasum is like a very twisty tunnel that connectsthe Reticulum (E2) to the Abomasum (E4). Storage 10 The contents of the cauldron rapidly evaporate until only 6 This backroom lies behind the bar, and is kept behind a ounces of fluid are left. Lord Almanor, Bishel Voss, Lord If found later in the bar trash, it reads I need you to work your magic during dessert. The detailsLord and Lady Gammon. If convinced, he will plan to discuss details over breakfast. bowl-like candle which casts a flickering glow.The check-in alcove seems to have been carved out of asingle piece of giant bone or limestone, and is attached Opposite the stage is the bar (A5), flanked by theto the tavern by mortar. Each drawer can be opened with a successfulalien than the rest of the tavern. A creature that understands how to operate this control panel can spend 1 hour to input a specific location on any plane of existence. A man of few words, heconductor. He makes guests they activate, end the fight, and hold the fightersregular rounds, but he can usually be found at the guest to be questioned by Kem, Qinlar, or Sami. The chest has been moved under the desk, and thetwo chairs appear to have been thrown at the back wall. over it which seems to stare straight into the soul of the drinker. For domination (Very Rare Wondrous Item, requires attunement. her magnificent garden. Any character who drinks this cocktail will feel a more than the sharp tang of steel. checks made within the next 8 hours. These responses include game rules, comments on C4. The Rail-Awayprides itself on being more accommodating than manystationary inns, a title that in many ways has beenrightfully earned. Here, Qinlar Ravengleam checks guests into the tavern and maintains order.A1. Guests can make a DC 16 Intelligence (Investigation) check to deduce that the buildings are made of the samematerial as the protrusions from the creatures back. Attitude: Annoyed (3) Any character who Barrel-aged malt grain spirits provide the base for successfully drinks (and this stout cocktail, mixed with a splash of orange keeps down, with a DC 12 juice and bitters. The tavern Gammon in the bar car and Trackle,operators and guests that are key to the plot (including has a brief conversation. Please see Dretin Dalmura, the Sapphire car. 13The Wizards MENUWatering Hole Food Forever Steak - 4 sp This crowd favorite dish features a bottomless steak entree, grilled to your preference, and a side of hearty seasoned potatoes. The 800 pounds. They will pulled into any further schemes. Better yet, know some spells. Dice Duel Table Wizards Smoke. They are booked to perform on The Wildaback diamond stud earrings. Many are priceless yet Sami somehow always finds room for just one more. Melee Weapon Attack: +7 to hit, reach 5 ft.,Hand Crossbow. A random assortment of rocks and, strangely, furniture (chairs, tables, 1d10+1 2etc.)