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TNT - The Nameless Tavern. (Always Open)

Clayton & the Barnaid
Behind the bar Clayton, still squeezing the silver coin as it hisses in his hand, reactivating to and burning his flesh, steps protectively in front of the barmaid.

"Do you think they will wake Dorian?"
She asks as she watches on with concern and worry.

"I think this is happening because he is awake." Clay growls with a focused reply.

OUTSIDE

If you go outside

Every exit and means of leaving the tavern took the occupants to a new destination, one none had come from or been to before. In fact it was an entirely odd place for a tavern to be sitting. Solitarily deep in a ravine.

The ravine stretches out like a jagged scar between two towering cliffs, their rocky faces casting long, menacing shadows as dusk settles. A cold wind howls through the chasm, carrying the scent of earth and steel. Above, the sky is dominated by two moons: one, a pale silver orb, hangs low on the horizon, casting an eerie glow over the battlefield, while the other—a blood-red moon—looms ominously, staining the clouds in deep crimson hues.
Along the steep cliff edges, jagged outcroppings jut like broken teeth, forming natural vantage points. Below, the ravine floor is a chaotic mix of rough, uneven terrain. Patches of dying grass cling stubbornly to life amidst boulders and ancient, twisted trees, their gnarled branches reaching skyward like skeletal hands. The ground, still stained with the remnants of past battles, crunches underfoot with dry leaves and brittle twigs, while the shallow stream running through the center of the ravine glistens like molten silver in the moonlight.
A low mist curls along the ground, shrouding the battlefield in an unsettling, ghostly haze. The air is tense, heavy with the weight of anticipation. In the distance, the rhythmic pounding of war drums echoes faintly, growing louder with each passing moment—a haunting signal of something approaching. As the red moon reaches its zenith, the ravine seems to thrum with energy, the ground almost vibrating as if in fear of the impending bloodshed.

TNT - The Nameless Tavern. (Always Open)

The bar is self repairing but going outside is also fine, however the outside will not be the outside anyone was expecting, nor the same one anyone entered from.

TNT - The Nameless Tavern. (Always Open)

Barmaid

Tavern floor

Only hours ago the young woman was bored, idly cleaning the counter. Now, she could hardly keep up with the orders and requests. The small bird became a boy... or bird-boy at least. There was new patrons entering and she hadn't yet the chance to greet them.

Quickly scanning the room with her emerald green eyes she threw out a wave of generalised nods, pleasantries and greetings as she made her way behind the bar.
Then she got to work.
With a soft smile and deft hands she flowed effortlessly around the shelves collecting mugs or glasses and filling them with the requested liquids. The bottles almost fell into her hands as she near preempted the patrons orders.

She was quick, and everyone would soon get their requested drink.

[If you order a drink, you can presume the barmaid drops it off shortly after.
For specific interaction with the barmaid just tag me.]

TNT - The Nameless Tavern. (Always Open)

so... what's the menu? cause the image doesn't show up for me.

@Sky Blue

Ohh shiii, I'll get onto that but until then just make something up that you would expect to find on a tavern menu.

TNT - The Nameless Tavern. (Always Open)

I'm contemplating if I want to wait for Dark Light to respond or to just throw a post out xD

The cracking of bones and shapeshifting person is going to make the bird brain very uncomfortable

@BunniesOfDoom

Ooh, don't wait. I'm just heading to work and won't be able to reply for a bit still.

TNT - The Nameless Tavern. (Always Open)

@BunniesOfDoom I was thinking that perhaps the werewolf wasn't too fond of having a silver coin pressed into his hand :) or maybe I've misunderstood something?

@Red Wizard

Haha, honestly I missed that but nice 👍
Will use it.

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There we go, I've made it to two posts!
Sorry I vanished for a few days. My writing muse left to get milk-

@DrabberRogue

Hey, no worries about vanishing. I vanish for years at a time. Life interrupts, inspiration fades but the Tavern goes on...

It's had so many resurrections, and on quite a few occasions just continued to run without me lol.

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@BunniesOfDoom

Oooh, both the new characters should make for some interesting interactions with your bird boy.

TNT - The Nameless Tavern. (Always Open)

Clayton's keen lupine senses really did not like that entrance. Hearing an unknown sound that he could not pinpoint only stirred the wolf within. Even if he had it in check, it still left him feeling jumpy and agitated.

Standing behind the bar, the modern bikie looking man grit his teeth ready for what ever came next. 'Was this that damn phoenix's doing or more antics of those reckless raccoons?' it didn't matter.

Plop!

With furrowed brows and a mirrored confusion he stared at the obviously dressed red wizard.
"Barman!? There's no...." he had started to explain, then with a slight grumble and a sigh he grabs a bottle of scotch from the shelf and heavily places it down in front of the new man.

"Scotch" He says in a confirming grumble as he turns back to continue searching the drinks, not before giving the wizard a brief appraising glare.

TNT - The Nameless Tavern. (Always Open)

It can be from any time line. The tavern just travels through time and places.

@BunniesOfDoom