Frosted Tips

Frosted Tips is the most popular tavern in Forest's Edge, serving as a warm, if rowdy, social and martial hub for the town's Beastfolk inhabitants and traveling adventurers on Pangaia. It is a place for both rest and testing one's mettle.

Location: Located in Forest's Edge, serving as a main gathering spot for the town.

Description: The tavern is housed in a sturdy log rowhouse, featuring a tanned wooden roof and roughly hewn wooden furniture. The interior is rustic but inviting, well-lit by a few magical gems and adorned with a large candelabra. Cured meats and cheeses hang from the ceiling, contributing to a hearty atmosphere.

Defining Feature: The tavern is known for its small fighting ring located in the basement, welcoming those brave enough to duel.

Patrons and Services

The Frosted Tips attracts the town's most skilled fighters and those connected to its vital security.

• Proprietor: Goratha is a fierce but gentle Minotaur tavern owner, known for her powerful sorcerous abilities and a history of fighting bravely during the Raid of the Oathbound. She offers lodging, training in magic and fighting, and assists with building contacts in town.
• Local Champions: The basement ring is a major draw for the Forest's Edge military personnel:
• Marvin (Ivork Ginara): The Captain of the Militia and a raid survivor, he is known as the undefeated champion, "The Ivork Fist," and his fights draw a crowd.
• Hestilark Softhorn (Minotaur): A noble guard to the Crimeria Ambassador, he is a former pro fighter who still trains here.
• Traveling Guests: It is a frequent stop for individuals like the renowned brewer Guntrevor Aleseeker, who often joins the local militia while seeking new recipes.

Connections to the Players

• Yip Yip 19 Legacy: The tavern was crucial in the direct aftermath of the Raid of the Oathbound, as Goratha immediately offered lodging and assistance to the Yip Yip 19 Guardians as they helped the town rebuild.
• Military Hub: It functions as a key social and training hub for the newly restored Militia and Guard of Forest's Edge.
• Trade: The tavern trades locally produced goods, including the popular local alcoholic beverage, mead.