Hunter's Haven — Central Tavern District
The tavern Nova and Kaelith entered buzzed with activity — Hunters celebrating successful dives, guild members boasting about their exploits, merchants negotiating deals over strong alcohol. The atmosphere carried that peculiar energy of people who'd survived another day in the Abyss and intended to celebrate accordingly.
"Three-Beer Jack took down a Tier 2 Magma Serpent solo!"
"Bullshit! That drunk couldn't hit water if he fell out of a boat!"
"I'm telling you, I saw it with my own eyes! He literally wrestled it into submission!"
Laughter and arguments created a constant background noise as servers weaved through packed tables with practiced efficiency.
Nova and Kaelith claimed a private booth near the back — away from the main crowd, positioned with clear sightlines to all entrances. Professional paranoia from Kaelith's previous life combined with Nova's enhanced perception meant neither sat with their back exposed.
