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The heavy oak door closes with a solid thud, sealing out the cold night. Inside, the flickering light from wall sconces casts dancing amber shadows over timbered walls steeped in memory. The air is richly layered with the scent of herbs from a simmering pot and the malty depth of ale. Near the stone hearth, a musician adjusts the strings of his fiddle. At the polished bar, a sturdy bartender looks up from wiping the counter, his gaze meeting the newcomer's with a welcoming, accented smile.