Elfsong Tavern

The party makes their way a few blocks from the Basilisk Gate, and heads in the direction of Elfsong Tavern. It's not a long walk, and within 10 minutes you have located the place.

PARTY KNOWLEDGE: Taverns in general, in Baldur's Gate

No wise person walks the streets of Baldur's Gate or enters one of its taverns without a weapon or an armed escort. Anyone who has lived in the city for more than a tenday knows this from experience. Taverns might appear safe at a glance, but they are among the most dangerous places in Baldur's Gate—full of alcohol, tempting coin, and unscrupulous people. Customers are expected to look after themselves when fights break out, and one shouldn't expect any help or sympathy from the Flaming Fist. Tavern murders are common, and usually end with the poor victim being dragged away and either left in an alley (to be picked clean by urchins, then eaten by rats) or tossed in the harbor.

Background Knowledge of Elfsong Tavern: you have heard about this specific tavern before: what you know is that the tavern is

supposedly haunted by the spirit of an elf, and that at random times throughout the day, the disembodied voice of a female elf can be heard singing and lamenting about a lost lover of ages past. People come from all over the sword coast to visit this tavern - none of you have ever been to it. (You can decide if your character has ever wished to visit this tavern, if so, then you are excited to finally have the chance)

Arrival at the tavern:

The Party enters the tavern (marked with a Red X), the rogue, enters first and heads directly to the bar.

In the main taproom, You see a half-elven man tending the bar, and two human men waiting on tables, delivering drinks and food to tables, and joking with the clientele.

Flanking the entrance are two bouncers: a suit of animated armor and a gruff female Half-Ogre. In Baldur's Gate, you have heard bouncers are primarily hired at establishments to protect the staff members, and generally don't care about the patrons' safety.

Well-armed patrons huddle around tables in the main taproom and in private booths. Three padded chairs are angled toward a fireplace on the east wall, underneath the creaky wooden staircase that climbs to the second floor. There is a person passed out or asleep on the couch against the north wall. Next to the couch sits a wooden sea chest that contains an assortment of games.

Although many patrons are smoking in the taproom, there is a private lounge on the southern wall, specifically for smoking.

The Bartender notices the party enter the tavern, and he raises his voice to welcome you.

"Welcome to Elfsong Tavern gentlemen, name's Alan, at your service"

(he then continues filling drinks and wiping down mugs)

Here are a few options your party considers:

Speak with Alan.

Speak with Patrons (there are dozens in the taproom).

Explore other areas downstairs (see map).

Go upstairs to explore second floor.

What do you do?

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