Netherbane Tavern

Fractures Series
Storyline by Rainimator and the Production Team

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The **Netherbane Tavern** [a] is a minor, wooded Overworld establishment that made its debut in *Nightmares*, operated by the Netherbane. It is a small but busy tavern, and the favorite of Ciara's locales. The head bartender is Kane.

The tavern was used by the Netherbane before and after Kane and Ciara's transformation into undead humans. Business was relatively healthy however, even up till Be Afraid.

## Information

The Netherbane Tavern is a relatively minor establishment operated by the Netherbane, a wooded diner and bar which relies on the serving of beverages. Workers wear black overalls with grey sleeves as part of their uniform, including the barkeep Kane; business is relatively healthy. The tavern discourages stolen riches bought from travelers, preferring to keep the tavern out of trouble from powerful factions such as the Piglins, but otherwise welcomes all persons, even those carrying weapons. The Tavern is used as a meeting place for Netherbane affairs, and many Netherbane members work there as staff during the day, with their prime business during night.

Not much else is known about the tavern, including its location within the Overworld. but it is presumably in an dark oak forest near the Tundra Cliffs.

### Dishes and Beverages

The menu of the Netherbane Tavern - serving several, although not many different options - draws on its simplicity, its reliance on beverages fueling its business. Travelers' beverages include a simple drink, although potions, such as the Potion of Fire Resistance, are also served and promoted. Indeed, the Potion of Fire Resistance is considered their best drink, favored by the barkeep Kane.

However, the bar isn't limited to such drinks. Customers are also able to order elementary dishes such as loafs of bread or meat, which are served on small plates.

## History

The introduction in Nightmares takes place in the Netherbane Tavern. Kane is behind the bar, examining the gold that Ciara stole from the Piglin Bastion. The two argue, Kane suggesting that she return it to stay out of trouble, and Ciara refusing to do so. She eventually snaps when Kane tells her to admit that she's in danger, and turns around to give a short speech about exactly who he's talking to.

Piglins eventually head to the Netherbane Tavern, kicking down the door and demanding Ciara's wherabouts. Kane obliges.

In Poison, Kane returns to the Netherbane Tavern to deliver Ciara's dead body after striking a deal with the Nether Princess. Feeling sorrow for their fallen comrade, the other members of the Netherbane gather around her body with potions and brewing stands. Soon enough, Kane exits the Tavern, knowing that Princess Abigail is waiting for him.

Presumably months later, the Endstone Crusaders, probably on the Netherbane's suggestion, visit the Netherbane Tavern to deal with their affairs. Not much has actually changed.

## Associated Persons

* Kane, the Netherbane Captain (Barkeep)
* Ciara, the Netherbane Cutthroat (Frequent)
* Abigail Crysteffor, the Nether Princess (Former; Deceased)
* General Tusk (Once; Deceased)
* Elite Evergreen (Former Worker; Deceased)
* Shaney (Worker)
* Azriel (Worker)
* Michael (Worker)
* Maya Terraflare (Worker)
* Kam (Worker)
* Ephraim (Worker)
* Wayne (Worker)
* Rain Wynter
* Stella

Mainly, the Netherbane's ranks have worked or visited there, due to their operation of the premises. However, Piglins and possibly human passerby have visited the tavern too, and those on Netherbane affairs, such as the Endstone Crusaders.

## Trivia

* This is the first Netherbane-operated building introduced.
* Rainimator Production Team members QC Animations, MrMichael, ShaneyLadz, CrossMight | Arda, Kamatayn (Former Member) and XEliteXCraftersX all have characters that appear in the tavern.
	+ QC has Azriel, the main character of her "Into the Shadows" series, whilst MrMichael, ShaneyLadz, Arda and Kam have their main oc's as characters.
		- MrMichael's character also appears in QC's "The Last Soul" series.
	+ XEliteXCraftersX is the only Prod Team member who has two of his OCs in the series, with Maya and Elite Evergreen both belonging to him.
		- Elite Evergreen is the only Prod Character who appeared in the series before *Nightmares*, and the only one who is likely deceased.
		- Elite is the skin of his creator, but Elite's characters are mains in his WIP animation series "Curse of the Fallen" as Caden and Maya.
	+ Kamatayn. is the only ex-Prod Team member who has a character in the series.

## Notes

[a] Stylized as "Netherbane tavern", on Twitter.

## Gallery

Ciara in the Netherbane tavern, in an early promotional render for Nightmares.Ciara in the Tavern in a promotional render for Nightmares.Ciara walking away from Kane after a short argument in the Tavern.Kane, attempting to discourage Ciara from her dangerous thievery of the ruthless Piglins, in a promotional render for Nightmares.Kane on tavaren in promotional render for Nightmares.Angry Ciara in the Tavern in Nightmares.Kane arguing with Ciara in the tavern in Nightmares.Kane in the Tavern when General Tusk and some other Piglins break in, in Nightmares.Kane's holding Ciara in a promotional render for Poison while in the Netherbane Tavern.Kane looking with fear on Blackstone Axe.The workers of the Netherbane Tavern attempting to resurrect Ciara in Poison.The Endstone Crusaders in the Netherbane Tavern in a promotional render for Be Afraid.
## References

1. ↑ https://twitter.com/Rainolaguer/status/1362365594947919874

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