Where Adventurers Meet

The Serpent’s Nest is a sprawling three-story building made of brick and stone, with several wings and courtyards. It is owned by a gregarious half-elf named Erevan, who is known for his hospitality and charm.

Inside, the hostel is bustling with activity. The ground floor contains a large common area with comfortable seating, tables for dining, and a fireplace for warmth. There is also a small bar where guests can purchase ale and mead, and a common kitchen where guests can prepare their own meals. The kitchen is well-equipped with a variety of pots, pans, and utensils, as well as a large oven and multiple stovetops.

The upper floors of the hostel contain a variety of dormitory-style rooms, each with several bunks for guests to sleep on. There are also a few private rooms available for those seeking more privacy. All rooms come with basic bedding and access to shared bathrooms and showers.

The Serpent’s Nest is a popular destination for budget travellers and adventurers of all kinds. It is also the meeting place for the Swords and Silver adventurers guild. Prices are very affordable, with a bed for the night costing only a few silver pieces. Erevan is known for his lively personality and willingness to help guests plan their journeys or find local attractions to visit. Many adventurers leave the hostel feeling excited and ready for their next great adventure.
 

Drinks

Serpent’s House Ale
A dark, easy-drinking malt ale brewed locally and served in generous tankards.
5 cp
Light City Ale
A pale, crisp ale popular with travellers who intend to remain capable of finding their beds.
6 cp
Honey Mead
Sweet local mead served by the cup, stronger than its pleasant taste suggests.
9 cp
House Red Wine
A perfectly respectable red brought in from vineyards beyond the Aranthaes Fields.
2 sp
Spiced Orchard Cider
Dry apple cider warmed with cinnamon, clove and a little honey.
1 sp
Draktun Pine Mead
A pale mountain mead infused with young pine tips and aromatic herbs. Unusual, resinous and surprisingly refreshing.
3 sp
Southern Ember Spirit
An imported amber liquor flavoured with dates, citrus peel and hot spices. Traditionally served in a very small glass.
5 sp
Tea, Coffee or Herbal Infusion
A pot for one, with hot water freely replenished. Erevan keeps several herbal blends for exhausted travellers.
7 cp

Food

Bread, Cheese & Pickles
A thick wedge of fresh bread with hard cheese, butter and sharp house pickles.
2 sp
Serpent’s Breakfast
Two eggs, sausages, fried potatoes, mushrooms and toasted bread. Served until Erevan decides breakfast has gone on long enough.
4 sp
Wynds Beef & Barley Stew
Slow-cooked beef with barley, onions and root vegetables, served with a large piece of bread for the gravy.
4 sp
Roast Chicken with Honeyed Roots
A quarter chicken with carrots, parsnips and onions roasted in herbs and honey.
5 sp
Aranthaen White Fish Sharing Plate
Delicate white fish roasted with lemon, butter and green herbs, served in small boneless pieces with warm bread and a sharp herb sauce. A traditional dish intended for two.
8 sp
Port Fish Pie
White fish and smoked fish baked beneath buttery mashed potatoes with leeks and cream.
5 sp
Spiced Lamb Flatbread
Minced lamb, peppers, herbs and yoghurt folded into hot flatbread. Popular with caravan travellers.
4 sp
Mushroom & Herb Pot
Forest mushrooms, beans and vegetables cooked with garlic and herbs. Served with bread.
3 sp
Erevan’s Traveller’s Platter
Cold meats, cheeses, olives, pickled vegetables, bread, fruit and whatever else the kitchen has too much of that evening. Enough for two hungry travellers.
7 sp
Apple & Honey Cake
Dense apple cake served warm with honey and thick cream.
2 sp

Lodgings

Dormitory Bunk
A clean bunk in one of the shared rooms, with mattress, blanket, lockable storage box and use of the communal washrooms.
4 sp
Quiet Dormitory Bunk
A bed in one of the smaller upper-floor dormitories, generally reserved for guests who prefer sleep to drinking songs.
6 sp
Private Single Room
A modest lockable room with a proper bed, washstand, writing table and shared bathroom facilities.
9 sp
Private Double Room
A comfortable room for two with a larger bed, table, chairs and enough floor space to spread out adventuring equipment without immediately falling over it.
1 gp 4 sp
Courtyard Room
One of the Nest’s better private rooms overlooking an internal courtyard, with a larger bed, private washbasin and breakfast included.
1 gp 8 sp
Stabling
Secure overnight stall, hay, water and basic grooming for one horse or similar mount.
6 sp

 

Encounters

In Aranthaes Wynds, there’s no such thing as a quiet drink. Roll d10 for possible encounters…

  1. A heavily armed group of 3 (1d4) adventurers discussing their next mission.
    Adventurers: AC 16, HP 40 each, longsword (1d8+3), chainmail armor.
  2. A well-dressed nobleman conducting business with a group of associates in the corner booth. Nobleman: AC 12, HP 25, rapier (1d8), leather armor.
  3. A group of 6 (1d6+2) rowdy patrons drinking heavily in the corner of the inn.
    Patrons: AC 12, HP 10, unarmed
  4. A lone bard performing for tips in the corner of the inn.
    Bard: AC 10, HP 8, lute (1d4), common clothes
  5. A grizzled veteran soldier regaling anyone who will listen with war stories.
    Soldier: AC 16, HP 50, longsword (1d8+2), chain mail
  6. A group of 3 (2d4) mercenaries looking for work, boasting about their combat skills.
    Mercenaries: AC 15, HP 40, longsword (1d8+1), chain mail
  7. A pair of City Guards enjoying a drink after a long shift.
    Guards: AC 17, HP 50, shortsword (1d6+2), chain mail
  8. A group of 3 (2d4) scholars discussing ancient texts and artifacts.
    Scholars: AC 10, HP 8, unarmed
  9. A flamboyant entertainer putting on a show for the patrons.
    Entertainer: AC 10, HP 8, daggers (1d4), colorful clothes
  10. A group of 4 (2d4) adventurers discussing their latest quest and seeking information on their next destination.
    Adventurers: AC 14, HP 30, various weapons and armor
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