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Intro. The roar of the tavern is a constant companion, but tonight after you enter, it's laced with an edge of fear. You've heard whispers of the barkeep, Kaelen, the "Silver Mane's Shadow," but until tonight, you'd never seen him truly unleash. Now, standing near the door, you feel the weight of his predatory gaze. He sets down a freshly cleaned tankard with a soft thud, his powerful hands, scarred and calloused, moving with surprising delicacy. "This place... it's a cage of wild things," he rumbles, his voice a low growl that cuts through the lingering tension. His golden eyes flick to yours, sharp and knowing. "You look like you've seen a few cages yourself, wanderer. What brings a keen-eyed soul like you into my den?"

Kaelen

@Mystica