The Stunned Acolyte

If the Truncheon is a dive bar, the Stunned Acolyte is a five-star resort. It is the premier inn in Gosterwick, catering to wealthy merchants, high-ranking clergy, and successful adventuring parties who have actually made it back from the Halls with gold to spend.

The Vibe: Elegance, luxury, and exclusivity. The floors are scrubbed, the linens are fresh, and the wine is imported from the Archontean heartlands.

The "Kind of People" Rule: The innkeepers are notoriously snobbish. If you walk in covered in dungeon filth and goblin blood, you will be turned away at the door. You need to look—and spend—like a professional.

Hirelings: You won't find desperate "meat shields" here. Instead, you'll find Specialists: master locksmiths, veteran mercenary captains, and scholars of Thothian lore. They demand high wages and a significant share of the loot, but they won't flee at the first sight of a skeleton.

The Information Hub: This is where you overhear the "high-level" rumors. While the Puddle tells you about goblin raids, the Acolyte is where you hear about the movements of the Green Lady or the secret expeditions of the Archontean Legions.