Scarlet Raven Tavern
The Scarlet Raven Tavern (or the Scarlet Raven) is located in the town of Darkshire in Duskwood. Although the hearth has been kept warm, it now holds a more morose crowd while the darkness presses in on the tavern outside, which is downright bad for business.[1] The inn features several quest givers, as well as a few vendors, and a Hero's Call Board at the entrance.
History
Before he retired from active duty, Marshal Haggard and the Stormwind Guard used to get drinks at the Scarlet Raven Tavern in Darkshire.[2]
World of Warcraft
While the tavern no longer saw the business it used to do because of the corruption of Duskwood, they still do get travelers passing through. At some point, Jitters rented a room here for a few days, and spent his nights at the bar, writing, until he left the town in a hurry as he was hunted by the Dark Riders.[3] After beings stuck hiding at Raven Hill for weeks, Jitters sent the adventurer at the tavern to bring him Dusky Crab Cakes in exchange for information.[4][5]
Cataclysm
Following the Cataclysm, Abercrombie sent the adventurer to the tavern to bring him a bottle of Zombie Juice prepared by Tavernkeep Smitts,[6] a liquor that is strong enough to raise the dead.[7]
Legion
During the third invasion of the Burning Legion, all the occupants of the tavern were murdered by the fanatical members of the Night Watch, with the exception of Chef Grual who joined the ranks of the Veiled Hand after he became obsessed with the Burning Legion. The Shadow of the Uncrowned later infiltrated the inn and managed to stole the Skull of the Innocent, which was to be used for a demonic invasion in Stormwind City, in order to slow down the cult's plans and gain more time.[8]
Terror by Torchlight
In the aftermath of the Fourth War, the inn was still active with an unknown new owner. After they saved Darkshire from a necromancer and her army of undead, Mathias Shaw and Flynn Fairwind took a room here.[9]
NPCs
Tavernkeep Smitts
Innkeeper Trelayne <Innkeeper>- Barkeep Hann <Bartender>
- Chef Grual
- Mabel Solaj <General Goods Vendor>
- Gunder Thornbush <Tradesman>
- Farrin Daris
In the RPG
In Lands of Conflict, the establishment is called the Scarlet Raven Inn. Its owner is Orena Goldtooth. Erin Von Halnor once passed through it.[10]
Notes and trivia
- The
[Bottle of Moonshine] can only be purchased here from Barkeep Hann. - The
[Seasoned Wolf Kabob] are a house favorite made from the woods dire wolves.[11][12] - The Dusky "Crab" Cakes once made by Chef Grual in the inn were actually made of spider legs.[13][14]
- The books Mount Hyjal and Illidan's Gift,
[The Founding of Quel'Thalas], and 
[Kil'jaeden and the Shadow Pact] can be found here.
References
- ^ Tavernkeep Smitts#Quotes
- ^
[28] The Legend of Stalvan
- ^ [25] Inquire at the Inn
- ^ [20] Jitters' Growling Gut
- ^ [20] Return to Jitters
- ^ [10-30] Zombie Juice
- ^ [10-30] Juice Delivery
- ^
[10-45] Cloak and Dagger
- ^ Terror by Torchlight
- ^ Lands of Conflict, pg. 46-47
- ^ [10-30] Seasoned Wolf Kabobs
- ^ [25] Seasoned Wolf Kabobs
- ^ [10-30] Dusky Crab Cakes
- ^ [20] Dusky Crab Cakes
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