New Nede Inn

The New Nede Inn is a tavern in the lower quarter of the City of Nede. It is a casual and popular destination for locals and travelers alike who frequent this area of Nede. They serve a variety of meads and ales, as well as cook impressive mutton.

The New Nede Inn is the starting location for the Late Night Crew in The Truth, The Eye, and The Beholder campaign.

History
The New Nede Inn is a recently renovated business in this area of town. The patrons merely refer to "The Incident" which was the downfall of the previous establishment, with the Innkeeper mentioning that "it is called The New Nede Inn for a reason."

This location is owned and operated by the unnamed woman simply known as the Innkeeper. She has a husband and two daughters, one who is named Sasha who also works in the bar.

The Caravanners and The Murder
During Session 1, the Late Night Crew meets in the New Nede Inn after their long journeys had brought them together. After getting into some shenanigans at the bar - including tables being stolen, mutton being eaten, dwarves being confronted, and fireplaces being urinated in - the Late Night Crew settle in upstairs at the inn.

Maroo and Marv are currently resting in Nede for the evening now that their caravan, which they were contracted for security working with the caravan leader Mr. Pumpernickel, came to its final stop in the Nede Markets.

Jundus asks for passage on the caravan to accompany Maroo and Marv with the objective of avoiding people from The Magic Academy who are actively pursuing him. Maroo and Marv accept Jundus' company for the price of two gold. Barchibold consults with Mr. Pumpernickel about joining the caravan for security in order to follow leads in a personal investigation. He is directed to Maroo and Marv, who accepts his company for free. The crew goes to their rooms and rests for the night.

WARNING: SPOILERS FROM THIS POINT ON.

Framed For Murder
In the middle of the night, the crew awakens to blood strewn in the halls of the inn. The crew finds Mr. Pumpernickel slain in the closet atop a pentagram. As they investigate the scene of the crime, they catch a glimpse of a hooded figure before they are discovered by two patrons of the inn. Marv attacks the dwarven witnesses and a battle ensues. Presumably the owner of the inn calls for the guards, who arrive on the scene and engage the crew who are still in battle.

After the battle ends, the crew make their way downstairs in order to leave the inn. They are stopped at the stairs by a platoon of soldiers led by Commander Vael of The Watch. They are tied, bagged, and escorted away from the scene.

The Siege of Nede
During Session 5, the Late Night Crew make their way through the violent streets of the city, while Nede is besieged by enemy soldiers, and return to the inn where their story began. Sasha is found kneeling over her mother's body, who is injured but still alive. The crew administer a health potion to the Innkeeper, and her wounds close. The Innkeeper is relieved to learn that the Late Night Crew saved her second daughter, and to thank them, shows them the location of a trap door, where the enemy soldiers escaped. The crew leaves Sasha and the Innkeeper at the inn and follow the trap door into the sewers of Nede.