Whispers at the Hearth

Tavern Side Quest Map Pack

Every tavern has a secret. Some secrets whisper back.

A mysterious tavern. Strange whispers beneath the floor. Missing belongings. A hidden cellar. And something waiting beneath the hearth...

Whispers at the Hearth is a compact, system-neutral fantasy tabletop RPG side quest designed to drop easily into an existing campaign.

Perfect for a party looking for a short mystery or an unexpected adventure while stopping for the night.

🗺️ WHAT'S INCLUDED

This 13-page PDF includes:

• 4 detailed fantasy battle maps
• A ready-to-run tavern mystery
• DM adventure guidance
• 4 dedicated player-safe maps
• Investigation clues and encounter ideas
• A clear four-location adventure progression
• Possible adventure outcomes
• Suggested rewards
• DM Quick Reference page

📍 FOUR LOCATIONS

The Hearth & Hall

A welcoming tavern where strange scratching sounds and unexplained cold lead the characters to investigate.

The Guest Quarters

Disturbed belongings, an old journal and mysterious scratching point toward something hidden below.

The Old Cellar

A darker location filled with potential encounters, hidden passages and a route toward the mystery beneath the tavern.

The Hidden Chamber

The adventure's final location, where the characters discover the source of the whispers and must decide what to do with it.

🎲 ADVENTURE DETAILS

Party: 2–5 characters

Recommended Level: 1–4

Length: Approximately 1–2 sessions

Tone: Mystery • Supernatural Suspense • Tavern Adventure

System: System-neutral and adaptable to most fantasy tabletop RPGs

🗺️ PLAYER-SAFE MAPS

Each location includes a dedicated player-facing map without DM notes or adventure secrets, making them easy to display or share during play.

🔮 POSSIBLE OUTCOMES

How the characters deal with the mystery is up to the table.

They may:

• Destroy the source
• Seal the chamber
• Attempt to understand or use its mysterious power

The adventure leaves room for the DM to interpret the mystery and adapt it to their own campaign.

✨ PERFECT FOR

• A short side quest
• A tavern-based adventure
• A mystery between larger adventures
• Introducing new players to tabletop RPGs
• A supernatural change of pace
• DMs who want a flexible adventure rather than a heavily scripted campaign

Download Whispers at the Hearth and discover what lies beneath the tavern...