The Tavern

Once you have finished your initial setup process, you can begin your adventure by selectingat the main menu. You will be taken to The Tavern, the location of the beginning and (ideally,) the end of your adventure. Take it all in; this is the last bastion of happines and frivolity you will see, unless you somehow make it the bottom and back up again. The patrons of The Tavern include a motley collection of characters. Walking up to any of them will display their name and a tidbit of information about them. Be sure not to agro any of the patrons! They will stomp on your sensitive parts and pull your soul out through your nostrils - you have been warned!Go down the stairs or jump the balcony, whichever you prefer. There are a few items lying about that will aid you in your descent, namely, the lantern on the table to the left, a few apples, and some beer. The lantern will be your best and closest friend, a light for you in dark places, when all other lights go out. Keep it with you always. Apples confer 5HP, and beers will grant 1XP at the cost of 1HP and a bout of dizziness.The restrooms at the rear of The Tavern allow for some limited character customization. Men enter the mens' room and exit the ladies' room, gender and color palette swapped; reverse for the ladies. Repeat this process until you are the gender and color you prefer. When you are ready, (you're not ready...) exit The Tavern by going down the steps opposite where you entered.