Zaph was a skilled fiddle player and had a reputation for running a dark and dingy tavern that was hidden from the law. Dave, Craig, and Myles had heard about it and were eager to check it out.
Zaph led them through a series of winding alleys and narrow streets until they arrived at a small door hidden behind a stack of crates. Zaph pushed the door open, and the group stepped into a dimly lit room filled with smoke and the smell of alcohol.
The tavern was full of shady characters, and the group felt a little uneasy at first. However, Zaph quickly reassured them that they were safe and invited them to take a seat at the bar.
Dave ordered a round of drinks, and they sat back to take in the atmosphere. It wasn't long before Zaph pulled out his fiddle, and the group joined in, with Myles on the double bass, Craig on the guitar, and Dave on the banjo.
As they played on, the other patrons of the tavern started to join in, clapping and singing along. It was a raucous and wild night, and the group felt like they had stumbled into a secret world that few knew about.
Eventually, the night had to come to an end, and the group said their goodbyes to Zaph and the other patrons. As they stepped back out into the streets, they felt exhilarated by the experience and couldn't wait to come back for more.
And there was a fort to defend, and...
