The chill of the early winter evening crept through the bustling traveler's tavern, its warmth a welcome respite from the frosty air outside. It had been a clear day, but as dusk settled, a soft snow began to fall, blanketing the world in hushed white. The day of the week hardly mattered in this realm of adventure and danger, but for those who kept track, it marked the end of another tumultuous week – Friday. Inside the tavern, the raucous laughter and clinking of mugs provided a backdrop to th...