“Hey,” David called, his deep, steady voice cutting through the tavern's din like a blade. He gestured them over with a small nod, his expression calm but unreadable. “Got a second?”

As he waited for their approach, his thoughts remained guarded but active. Axel better not take his time with this run. Last thing we need is more surprises on the way back. And this place... He glanced around the tavern again, noting the mixture of hardened mercenaries and quiet wanderers. Always on edge, always something brewing under the surface. At least Daniel’s here to keep things from getting dull.

When they finally stopped in front of him, he leaned back slightly, crossing his arms over his broad chest. The scar running across his right eye caught the light, a stark reminder of his years spent surviving dangers few could imagine. "You work here, right? Good. We’ll be waiting for Axel—get us something to drink. Whatever’s strong.” His voice held no malice, just the curt efficiency of someone who had long since stopped wasting words.

Things to Know

The Forsaken Wastes: Exiles, Bandits, Slavers, Scavengers, and the fearsome monsters known as the Others live here. It is a barren wasteland that separates Aether City from other Territories within Aetharia.
Others: Cryptids that very from the harmless greyhound like Hounds to the great catastrophic beings like Ryuu
Hollowed Grounds: The city ruled over by the Hollow Fangs and their leader Axel.
Hollow Fang Tavern: The center off all Hollowed Ground's social life and the first building erected by the Hollow Fangs. It serves as a Tavern, Inn, and Headquarters.