The musty scent of old ale mingled with the aroma of congealing greasy meat greets you as you step into the dimly lit tavern. Dirty, sweaty bodies hunched over tankards of watered-down ale crowd around almost every table, speaking in hushed tones. The bright and merry tune from a minstrel’s fiddle mocks the dour mood of the patrons as it dances around the room, adding a warped harmony to the dank atmosphere.
