The Tavern
In each castle, town and stronghold throughout the land, the player will find a tavern filled with interesting patrons. As you travel the land and discover these locations, you'll be able to visit their taverns and interact with their guests.
Currently there are 5 types of patrons to find at the tavern:
- Quest Giver
- Hero for Hire
- Location Giver
- Spy
- Treasure Hunter
Quest Giver
As the name suggests, the Quest Giver will offer you quests to fulfill. These will be your primary source of income and allow you to recruit new heroes, train them, trade at the market and so on. The Quest Giver will remain at the tavern for a certain period of time and then disappear. Some quest givers will only appear at certain locations.
Hero for Hire
These heroes can be hired instead of recruited. They are experienced warriors looking for a new liege. Since they already come with skills and a certain level, the hiring cost is usually steep. After hiring, the hero can be further customized and naturally they will continue to gain in experience and level.
Location Giver
These patrons will offer you the location of a Point of Interest, naturally for a price. Some locations will only be discoverable through a Location Giver. Or perhaps you are simply interested in knowing where a certain location is. Furthermore, uncovering these places will trigger new quests.
Spy
Spies are an important function of the game and the only way to gain information about what's going on in the world. For example, if Goblin Raiders or Ice Beasts have appeared and are on a rampage. Or if a location is about to attacked. It's important to have spies telling you these things.
Treasure Hunter
There are those in this world who seek treasure but are too afraid to get it themselves. They will offer a part of it, if you find it for them. For a price, the treasure hunter will offer you a map. You will have to send a Hero Party there and deal with any opposition. If successful, you will discover the treasure and receive part of it.