Tavern Crawl (Twisted Taverns) 【a D&D original song ft. Runesmith, JoCat, Annapantsu + friends】 

I'll never throw away an excuse to sing about D&D. I actually start DMing my first campaign this Wednesday (pray for me). This is a lil' song and video for Eldermancy's new 5e supplement to spice up your tavern experiences. You can check out the Kickstarter here: bit.ly/3tnL8P0 (thank you to Logan for asking me to take part in the shenanigans as well! this was a blast to work on)

Don't you love it when you hire a bard to entertain in your tavern, and the bastard only sings of other taverns being better.

DM: I don't get it, how does the Bard keep seducing everything they meet? Their charisma can't be _that_ high the Bard:

Something something most ambitious crossover event in history

"Who let this tavern become such a bore and why does the inn have so little in store?" The barkeeper: *why must you hurt me this way?*

Fantastic job, it was an absolute pleasure to work with you!

you were amazing!

Dm “Did you REALLY have to cast Gate MULTIPLE times just for relevant relocation for a song!?” Bard “of course I did.” (Dm-ly sigh) “that’s a grievous waste of magic.” Bard “do I at least get some DM inspiration for the song?” Even deeper DM-ly sigh “…of course you freaking do, that shit was great,”

This demands a pub crawl campaign. Like the plot is literally just journeying between them and getting into drunken misadventures.

Annas inner dnd fangirl is shining through, and I'm there for every second of it

This is the perfect campaign, where everyone just goes around visiting taverns in different planes of existence. The BBG is the first tavern owner who didn't give them a free drink after they kill a monster inside his tavern and made the adventurers go away for destroying (most) of his tavern...

God I love the inflection in "..and really, don't fight it, believe me I've tried..." paired with the animation it just really sells a very SPECIFIC story and god do I love it.

+1 for "oh my god the cute little goblin? in her uniform!" In my mind that teleportation staff will take you anywhere in existence... as long as it's a tavern.

I love how the goblin looks more angry at blood getting on the carpet than the possibility of a dead body.

Now I imagine Anna eventually singing "Toss a Coin to your Witcher" song.

Me: "why must every bard roll nat 20 whenever I am around?" Annapantsu, Cami-cat, Jocat: "we don't always roll nat 20" Me: **points at literally every video where they sing even a single line of song**

In a cosmic horror campaign I was running, I had a royal with a painting called "Tavern From Another World" and it’s the Nighthawks painting. Anyone can enter inside it and they’ll be in the Phillies diner which is also a secret tavern and can sometimes meet denizens from different universes/realities/timelines who have also went into the Nighthawks painting in their world. The guy running it is the waiter in the actual painting named either Ray or Jay and speaks in an old New Yorker accent. He's always happy to see new customers, especially bards who are willing to play songs. When you come in with no customers around, you'll always find him reading newspapers or listening to the radio. He's always got an ear open for you and will happily listen to your problems. At Phillies it's always really late at night, no matter what time it is. The atmosphere always feels lonely whenever its quiet. Phillies serves food from 1940s diner menus and has a secret menu for alcohol of all kinds from the real world back in the 1940s. Any violence or threats made will be forcefully teleported out of the painting by Jay and can no longer enter Nighthawks. Whenever the adventurers come in, I usually have some weird outlandish customers leaving. Like a Shadowrunners, Mad Max style post apocalypse people, cyborgs, mind flayers from a universe where they're a good species, goblins who look uber cute, anime elves, etc. One time I had a dead character, who was corrupted by the cosmic horrors, who was also a dear friend to one of the adventurers, come to Phillies and reunite with that adventurer. Only to find out that the friend is actually from a different timeline where the adventurer died instead of him.

Wonderful to see D&D stuff from Anna, two great things in one!

Everyone gangsta till Jocat and Anna jump from the top rope with a collab.

1:41 "Oh! And don't be surprised by what lurks on outside. And really, don't fight it, believe me, I've tried." _Basically everyone talking to me during my first game._

"And really dont fight it, believe me I've tried" I felt this so hard 😂 My DM put a pit balor in the world. That's a devil with both the stat blocks of a pit fiend and a balor

OH MY GOD YOUR VOICE AND THE ANIMATION IS AMAZINGG AHHHH

I’ve found myself falling more and more enraptured with this song. The visuals are so good the vocals sound amazing and it’s all just so f*cking awesome

Welcome welcome, one and all This place is so filthy why stay here at all Why rest in a place so painful and small There is nothing to dazzle no spark of enthrall Who let this tavern become such a bore Rarely does an inn have so little in store But what if I told you there is so much more Let me show you a place I simply adore Tired while travel I've got just the stay Your own cozy cabin in the Rail-away The train never stops you may go as you please And everything’s fine 'long as you pay their fees But we can't stay to long now just as before And I could be wrong is that blood on the floor? Looks like we aren’t welcome you can't ride for cheap Let's venture on forward to the oceans deep Well the Drunken treasure is a haven bellow But where it is exactly I'll never know Oh and don't be surprised by what lurks on outside And really don't fight it, believe me I've tried Let's all take a breather we’ll hope for the best The first rounds on me but you’ll pay for the rest I hope that this tavern doesn't let you bore Next up is a place that is fit for a lord Follow my lead to the watering hole Just know that the fog is always on patrol This tavern’s my favorite it's got it's own band And they are always more than happy to lend me a hand Welcome, welcome, one and all Come visit these taverns, come and have a ball Why settle for less, And why settle for small It's your game to play, why not come try ’em all

*I’m in love- And can we start a cult just around this little thing at **1:05** -*

I'm a simple adventurer. I see D&D I press like.

This Tiefling feels SO MUCH like Double Trouble. They've absolutely entranced me. I've watched this video at least 20 times just for them!

I can totally see this being an opening song in a D&D-inspired musical

"Dont fight whats outside belive me I've tried" Hmm referring to a certain tiefling in a maw of a certain beast?

I spent the last few minutes transcribing lyrics, 'cause RU-vid CC thought the song was in dutch. There is one line I'm not sure about but apart from that it seems pretty accurate Edit: I feel like this is pretty much all correct Welcome, welcome. One and all. This place is so filthy, why stay here at all? Why rest in a place so painful and small? There's nothing to dazzle, no spark of enthrall. Who let this tavern become such a bore? Rarely does an inn have so little in-store. But what if I told you there's so much more. Let me show you a place I simply adore. Tired while travelling? I've got just the stay. Your own cosy cabin in the Rail-away. The train never stops, you may go as you please, And everything's fine 'long as you pay their fees. But we can't stay too long, now just as before And I could be wrong, is that blood on the floor? Looks like we aren't welcome, you can't ride for cheap. Let's venture on forward to the oceans deep. Well, the Drunken Treasure's a haven below, But where it is exactly, I'll never know. Oh, And don't be surprised by what uh lurks on outside. (calling him Jim) And really, don't fight it, believe me, I've tried. Let's all take a breather, we'll hope for the best. The first round's on me, but you'll pay for the rest. I hope that this tavern hasn't left you bored, Next up is a place that is fit for a lord. Follow my lead to the Watering Hole. Just know that the fog is always on patrol. This tavern's my favourite, it's got its own band. And they're always more than happy to lend me a hand. Welcome, welcome. One and all. Come visit these taverns. Come and have a ball. Why settle for less? And why settle for small? It's your game to play, why not come try 'em all?

I absolutely love the entire video but my favorite part has to be that little vocal flourish at 2:13. I used to sing so much as a kid and teenager but time and my surroundings(negative people) stole that passion from me. This makes me want to sing again.

Every time RU-vid recommends this to me, I watch it again. I just can't stop myself it's just so enchanting. I've long been a fan of Jocat's animations; but this was my introduction to your singing. Time to devour another RU-vid library!

Oh no! The goblin conductor is too heckin cute!

Now I want to see this tiefling bard sing a duet with CamiCat's tiefling bard.

Train conductor goblin is the most adorable thing

Dont mind me, just taking notes. ▪︎ dancing armour ball ▪︎ necromancers tavern ▪︎ sparklers ▪︎ tavern crawl

Aaaaaaaaaaah I love everything about this!! :D

I fuckin' LOVE the aesthetics of Anna's character in this. Props to the character designers for that

Gave me an idea for an adventure. The party is cursed, likely by a bartender they insulted, to be trapped within a realm of taverns. Whenever they try to leave they find they've entered a new tavern.

The squid monster outside " really don't fight it, believe me I tried" I think we all know where this is going...

Name: Anna Class: Bard Lvl: can a number really measure this ✨TALENT✨

'Just know that the fog is always on patrol' is quite ominous and has given me inspiration for a campaign, so thanks!

First Cami-Cat now you. You bards can't keep stealing my heart like this

When she said that the tavern is boring, i felt like saying "Umm no, best adventures happen in taverns"

AHHH TRIED TO GET HERE AS FAST AS POSSIBLE

And now you know how to sing at a tavern, YOU’RE WELCOME!

This is the only form of media that has managed to keep my 1 year olds attention. He'll stop what he's doing, stare at the screen, go 'ohhhhh' and start doing his happy wiggle. He just learned to clap his hands and starts clapping (still adorably uncoordinated) and squeal. I also enjoy it but with slightly less squealing.

Am I the only person who loves her OC, just adorable

A cover of Addict, and then this?! Are you reading my mind or something?! This is everything I’ve ever wanted and more!

... you were wearing a wiggler helmet while doing this weren't you? CONFESS!!! xD

AHHHHH that Goblin Conductor is so adorable

Holy, Why didnt youtube recommend this sooner? Its such a great song and great animations!!!

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This is a pretty nice colab, and made me even more interested in the twisted taverns book

I cried at the end for some seconds. Your song brought me to places, where i would feel at home too. I might live on this earth as a human, but my heart and soul seem to be elsewhere. My greatest thank to your music dear Bard

I put “Tavern Music” into the RU-vid search bar and this was the 3rd video to show up. I feel like that is a congratulations worthy moment.

Truly amazing guys, as usual Anna your vocals are fantastic and i absolute adore the style of the animation major kudos too the artists!!!

Some lyrics cos why not Welcome, welcome one and all This place is so filthy, why stay here at all Why rest in a place so painfully small There's nothing to dazzle no spark of enthrall Who let this tavern become such a bore Rarely does an inn have so little in store But what if I told there's so much more Let me show a place I simply adore [transition to the Rail-Away] Tired while traveling, I've got just the stay Your own cozy cavern in the Rail-Away The train never stops you may go as you please And everything fine as(silent) long as you pay their fees But we can't stay too long now, just as before And I could be, woah is that blood on the floor Looks like we aren't welcome, you can't ride for cheap Let's venture on forward to the ocean's deep [transition to the Drunken treasure] Well the Drunken treasures are heaven below, But where it is exactly I've never know Oh and don't be surprised by what looks outside And really don't fight it, believe me, I've tried Let's all take a breather while hope the best The first round on me but you'll pay for the rest I hope that this tavern hasn't left you bored Next up is a place that is fit for a lord [quick transition to a WWH(watering hole)] Follow my lead to the Watering hole Just know that the fog is always on patrol This tavern is my favorite it's got its own band And they are always more than happy to lend me a hand [cool montage of the WWH] Welcome, welcome one and all Come visit these taverns, come and have a ball Why settle for less and why sell for small It's your game to play why not come try them all

Love how this is pretty much just the bard roasting the inn she's being forced to stay in.

Annapantsu got her dream of being a tiefling bard singing a song in a tavern when she encounters the rest of the party.

tiefling bard boy is making me feel things, and I'm not sure how to react

*That one moment when you want to play dnd but have no friends or anyone to play it with* : Well then-

1:10 I immediately thought of "murder on the rockport limited" when I saw that

This is a great marketing campaign. Randomly teleport into an inn and start singing about how bad it is.

0:49 : There was a man... on fire.... serving alcohol. Fire + alcohol... I sense just a few potential hazards there...

First DnD, then sea shanties. This is the path, Anna. I believe in you.

Had NO CLUE this was advertisement until the end there. This got me interested in actually working on a tavern for a game, and then there is a supplement just for that! Steller job!

That little goblin conductor always gets me

I would die for that train goblin.

little gobbo is adorable. just like the shark pup. and the cute teifling girl

1:16 THERE WAS A MUUUURRRRRDER ON MY OWL EXPRESS?!?!!?

0:22 Oooh no, el barry de los pulentos. Sendo cameo

I applaud the restraint of the first tavern-owner for not throwing the Bard out on her ass.

Dungeons and dragons and animations, brilliant

near the end of the train scene i just love the look on the goblin's (i think?) face when they see the blood

My friends who are new to DnD want to do a one-shot or chapter campaign for so long. This song alone gave me so many ideas, plus it’s so catchy 😁.

A wonderful surprise to my crappy morning. Both your voice and the animation are absolutely enchanting. Thank you

Now I want to see a tavern owned by a necromancer that is 24 hours manned by animated skeletons for all but the kitchen.... It could be called, The Dead Drunk tavern!

Finally got my copy of this book. It will be the crown jewel of my fantasy tavern I’m building at home. The art and concepts for each tavern are amazing.

Everything about this masterpiece is just perfect. Who's with me?

ANNNAAAA THIS IS ALREADY GREAT This is going in my DnD Playlist

Never played D&D but this song makes me wanna play.

Imagine if someone made a character with an instrument, who loved singing, but wasn’t a bard. I just think that’d be nice EDIT: nice

I don’t even play D&D and still loved this song!

Christ, Anna's throwing around these hearts. Everybody's getting a heart. Anna: YOU GET A HEART!!! YOU GET A HEART!!! YOU GET A HEART!!! She must be in a good mood.

Anna also plays D&D? "A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one"

One of the main appeals for D&D is the random stuff you can add in just cause it's cool and/or fun. You want a tavern floating in the clouds? It's real. Or in my case, I love the idea of some rich person having a whole staff of changelings all transformed into the same person, so you never know if you are speaking to some random server or the right hand man. It's a vision just as appealing to me as an underwater tavern or murder mystery train.

I have been a DnD nerd since 2017 and cannot stop thinking about the game or it's many campaign possibilities, this video is cool and I like the art style. Even though I am not able to make an actual campaign yet I still enjoy it and this

Oh uhm... Anna as a tiefling in a waistcoat, tie and coat... Once again I am proven to be... very gay.

Oh shit I wasn’t expecting this on a weekday. Oh god uh- *H I* Edit: Just watched the whole video. Love it as always!

i have listened to this song over two dozen times. I am new to D&D and I admit this song and the idea of cool taverns in far away lands lead me to give it a try.

I really hope this eventually finds it's way to spotify

Ok. We need a D&D collab between Anna and Cami now

SLAY QUEEN

Anyone else hoping for Anna to make a full album of good tavern music? Amazing video, animation and vocals were incredible.

glad that im not the only person to think of a chaotic good tief bard

THE ANIMATION- ITS SO GOOD. AND THE SINGING?? HOLY

I recently did my first D&D game and I have actually made my first EVER D&D character that's fully fledged out. I'm feeling like D&D is following me everywhere!

I've listened to this too many times to count. I'd love for you to do more D&D inspired songs like these

This is absolutely one of those songs you kinda hope just goes on forever, and you're a little sad when it ends. This is always super fun to listen to and watch, and if you ever feel inspired to do a part 2 for this, you totally should