[quote=teapotshark]
I'm interested, but the tavern part puts me off. The story has potential, whereas the meeting in a bar scenario is overused and, at least in my experience, leads to a quick roleplay death. This is entirely your roleplay and your decision. I would just consider if it is at all possible for characters to have already (briefly) met on the way to the fortress shortly before the roleplay begins, or something along those lines.
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You guys are not necessarily 'meeting up', but if you want to plan that you may. The only refuge within miles of the fortress is NightRaven Inn, where your characters will probably be resting before they begin their journey. You guys will just happen to end up there almost the same time, and what you do from there is up to you. You may collaborate with other players and make it so you guys came there together.