The following is a sample menu, but other dishes related to the locations the train is passing through could be added for extra flair and flavor. Brandr uses theparticularly excited when someone speaks a rare language, veteran statistics, but has a flame tongue sword.and enjoys learning new words and phrases. Ive been Confused and panicked shouting is heard from the hearing all kinds of news of your latest dealings andfront of the train. Admindium targets one creature it has grappled, andSpecial Equipment. When the players enter, a lute, a horn, and a viol. The Dealers are to stir up to 5 gallons of a liquid causes the liquid to boil unable to speak consciously, but will respond to inquiries (if possible). It reads: I know what you are. Outlets. When the Belles disbanded shortly after failingto get the job, Rimak swore to destroy the HalfnHalfs. Dont Gammon & Lady Gammon deny me. and Raivo, can you help? He is always after he grew tired of mercenary work. 23However, any playing cards used for gambling tablesThe Seekers Guide to Twisted TavernsRAIL-AWAY 9. There is a 4d6 Stirges pervasive, rusty, ammonia-like smell. A raised open-air oval platform takes upand The Mithril. Enchanting Song. Characters with a Passiveabout her neck. Cast-ing remove curse on him will instead have a rebound effectwhere Raivo and the caster both feel sweltering heat for thenext 24 hours, suffering from a level of exhaustion that can-not be removed by magical means. Its command word is damn. The room is a enchanted to constantlywreck, with the floor covered in bottles and unfinished emit illusory bubbles.meals. The tavern seemingly runs itself, conjuring all its goods and services from powerful and permanent magics.Player characters of any level can visit the tavern, but it is optimised for players level 5-10. The wallshere appear striated and papery, but attempting to pushthrough more than a few inches is impossible. A set of six circular vats rest one foot with various dice sets and card games. Knuckles ever acts courteously, even in tense situations, and is quick to provide any service he and the other porters are capablePrim is a young goblin woman who serves both as the author- of. Unless otherwise noted, each train a mixture of gleaming black iron, silver pipes, and brasscarriage has a small platform on either end to facilitate fixtures with some painted accents of red and gold. He is on it). Last. The small bedroom is most often used of comfortable deck chairs and small tables are scatteredby children, retainers, or servants. Cellar The area just beyond the Parlor is better lit, with glowing This stone cellar is stocked with several small kegs orbs that accompany the wall-mounted torches. They even wear similarthat all share a common theme: they are all half-breeds (or clothingsilken vests over billowy white blousesand smallhalflings). Deals an extra 7 (2d6) damage whenDretin hits a target with a weapon attack and has advantage charge to knock the target unconscious for 1 minute.on the attack roll. He keeps his black hair in a tidy man-bun andno love for either of her employers. Trackle harbors a strongly negative wears clean, well-worn leathers. Plants and seeds can be sold to Nora Treeforge. That or a blackout.The Seekers Guide to Twisted Taverns 15The Wizards Watering HoleThe Quest Board Next to the entrance of the tavern in the Main Hall (A1) If his quest is taken, Thrag will explain that hes eaten is a quest board made of purple wood. This ornate control panel confounds even the brightest of individuals. The goop within E1 to E4 is The Wildabacks digestive fluids. She giggles excessively commoner), and the direct underling of Lord Almanor.and seems to be unaware of personal space, often putting Where Lord Almanor always wears colorful and exuberanther hand on her conversation partners arm or shoulder. She likes her life with have until the next stop on the Rail-Aways journey to Raivo aboard the train. Gammon would not be able to turn it down. They are obviously searching for something. Alen is in charge of theVerity worked for Lord Gammon many years ago, during his openly luxury carriages, and rarely leaves them unless by request.criminal dealings. He does not take kindly to cheats (and, ifknowing that if Lady Gammon fails all three of them will suffer. Having a talent for moving around unseen, he recently overheard an interestingTrackle is a noticeably unfortunate goblin girl who serves conversation between Lord Almanor and Lord Gammon. IMPORTANT NOTE: The glasses are protected with Abjuration magic to prevent Bishel Voss, Lord & Lady detection. They met at a tavern afterresident performer for a number of years, resulting in many Verity saved him from a 20-to-1 brawl by charming the crowd with herrepeat guests who stay simply to appreciate her singing and Enchanting Song. When settling the Quest Board section.disputes, it will communicate telepathically with a calm If a guest orders a meal that includesand soothing voice, urging guests to deal with their issues ingredients not readily available atoutside. It is an everlasting coldbottle (Wondrous Item, very rare. It prefers to stay on any guest. Watering Hole. illuminating sections of it with different colors. Guests can use shape to take the form of various buckets found around the room to fill the cauldrons, which small creatures, cartoonish faces will magically begin to boil. The specifics of the fortuneare up to the GM, but what it describes will eventually 11come to pass.The Seekers Guide to Twisted TavernsThe Wizards Watering Hole die, the Dealer will roll a d20. Esthene Under Tarmo Warberry, new destinations have been made her way to the Observation Car that night to poison added and new track laid in his quest to cover more him via the Rail-Aways roof. The Silver PieceThe dining car, also known as The Silver Piece, is a where coin is on the line must be staff-provided due tocomfortable space full of inviting smells and sights, with cheating issues in the past.the grand red velvet window curtains always pulled backso guests can enjoy the passing scenery as they dine. Grateful for saving his life (and the train), he with a witness:confers with Tarmo Warberry and Prim for a suitablereward. clothes, his closest servant fades into the background inShe has silvery-blonde hair that she wears loose. From adistance, they appear to be the remains of an ancient complex just beyond the tavern proper. Search . Its doors command word is open. The walls mirror. check-in (A1). The smell is a combination of a lot of things,claustrophobic. Main Oasis B5. She coyly mentions she will Lady Gammon, Somen Gilrona, be retiring to her room until then. 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. Hammond Axman is on board, there is a good chance he will have lost to him in cards). For domination (Very Rare Wondrous Item, requires attunement. The Seeker will only use the device to return to the taverns original location, strongly believing that The Wizards Watering Hole is meant to be shared, not stolen.The Wizards Watering HoleStat BlocksAdmindiumThis alien creature resembles a spindly purplehumanoid with six boney appendages thatprotrude from its back. There are two doors to The Store Room:one near the Guest Check-In alcove (A1) and the otherleading to The Bar (A5). Any creature sitting in a chair can use their action to direct the chairs movement, with a flying speed of 20 feet. They but because of its enigmatic nature it can be used must also succeed on an Intelligence for a variety of activities. Trackle Secrets: Ryman is an overexcited eavesdropper. Mystery Chicken and Eggs - 4 sp This breaded and grilled meat is served under a blanket of soft-boiled eggs. There is a small room on the left side of the The contents of the cauldron pour out a thick fog that covers storage room labeled Fibbona. The room is roughly the floor, before turning bright red. Chimeras17 A single large outcropping of rock juts across your path. While the outside of the carriage is of the The Staff Sleeper Car outwardly appears the same assame standard as the rest of the train, the inside is bare the rest of the Rail-Aways carriages, but the interiorbones and undecorated. refined culinary skills, a catalogue of cocktail recipes, and the ability to recall anything a guest tells it. KnucklesHit Points: 19Speed: 30 ft. Small humanoid (goblinoid), lawful neutral STR DEX CON INT WIS CHA Armor Class: 13 10 (+0) 14 (+2) 12 (+1) 11 (+0) 11 (+0) 14 (+2) Hit Points: 84 (14d8 + 28) Speed: 30 ft.Skills: Perception +2, Stealth +4, Insight +4, Persuasion +4Senses: darkvision 120 ft., passive Perception 12 STR DEX CON INT WIS CHALanguages: Common, Undercommon, Elvish 18 (+4) 16 (+3) 14 (+2) 11 (+0) 16 (+3) 12 (+1)Challenge: 1 (200 XP) Skills: Stealth +6Fey Ancestry. with each other telepathically. Lady Gammon requests a remedy of warm honey milk Ryman Thorn from Trackle. Some of them are comic, others tragic, and a few adapt to show recent historic events.10The Tavern Guests Thrag the DevourerThe Wizards Watering Hole is a large tavern, and should A male half-orc berserker, be popular in the area that you place it. 1d10 Tourmaline Gems (100gp) The Deep from either side of the Guest Check-In Area (A1). He stowaway (DC 16 Persuasion or Deception check).warns them, that while rust monsters arent particularlytough individually, theyd best be prepared when dealing Dinners On Youwith them without magical weapons. The Administrative ChamberFinally, around the door on the far side, the wizards are This chamber resembles a luxurious office space, with adepicted fighting a giant creature whose name is written large, C-shaped desk against the back wall. was a massively successful criminal, running a number of scams and utilizing blackmail to manipulate victims. At the end of the Hallway is a magical commoner. She uses thevos hair, which acts like opaque fire. To his trivial frustration, speaks to Tarmo Warberry about finding her cousin a job The Seeker never teaches Tarmo anything, saying that on the Rail-Away. Meat Too Good The guardians in The Rifting (C4) are currently fighting two ghosts that appear identical to two of the Quest Giver: Thrag the Devourer party members (or two of the taverns other guests).
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