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The Gilded Serpent Cellar

Location Type Tavern

A regular patron leaves a cryptic note hinting at a buried secret beneath the tavern.

Features
  • A rickety wooden bar with a faded sign
  • Casks and crates piled in shadowy corners
  • A trapdoor under a loose floorboard
Inhabitants
Merrick. Grizzled, always watchful, whispers guarded rumors.
Vela the Whisper. A mysterious woman with a scarred face, often seen slipping notes.
Secrets
  • A hidden door behind a loose brick conceals a dark chamber
  • An ancient tome buried beneath the cellar floor
  • A secret meeting of clandestine figures in the cellar
Treasure
  • A concealed box containing a silver amulet with arcane symbols
  • A key labeled 'Cellar' tucked behind the bar
Details

A bustling tavern known for its hearty fare and rowdy patrons; a concealed stairway in the cellar leads to a hidden chamber filled with secrets.

Hook

A regular patron leaves a cryptic note hinting at a buried secret beneath the tavern.

Read Aloud

A dim, smoky tavern where hushed whispers echo from the shadowy stairway behind the bar—the scent of ale mingles with something darker underground.

GM Notes

- The cellar trapdoor is locked but can be forced or unlocked with the key.
- The hidden chamber houses evidence of clandestine dealings or illegal trade.
- Patrons are suspicious; interactions can yield valuable intel or danger.

Created with Town Scryer for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition

by bananatron