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Theres a reason almost every adventure starts in a tavern!
Taverns are the perfect spot for bringing yourDungeons & Dragonsparty to a central location to start their journey.
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Taverns can be as simple or as complex as you want them.
What Exactly Is A Tavern?
Of course, all this is interchangeable and completely up to your discretion.
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In contrast, a neat and tidy one can indicate that military or political officials visit often.
Creating patrons for taverns isalmost like crafting one or two NPCs and replicating them throughout a space.
Many Dungeon Masterslike to get creative and wackywith their character design.
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Similar to how real-life taverns may have specialty drinks, nothing stops you from doing the same thing.
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