The Short Rest

10/23/2025

Sorry we are posting something so profoundly and beautifully sad, but we just really thought it was important to share this.

10/22/2025

🎉 Tonight’s the Night! 🎉

Hey fam! The house party is ON tonight at 1924 E 44th St, Joplin, MO — kicking off around 6PM and going late!

There’ll be some drinks available, but supplies are limited, so bring your own favorites to keep the spirits flowing. 🍻

Costumes, Ren garb, and cosplay are absolutely encouraged — it’s that magical time of year, after all! 🧙‍♀️👑🧛‍♂️
Come ready to laugh, dance, and make some memories.

All are welcome, come as you are (or whoever you want to be). 💜

10/21/2025

Hey folk and fae!
Tomorrow’s the night! My buddy Paul Morphis is in town, and we’re throwing a little house party to celebrate!

🎶 Family friendly, full of love, laughter, and good vibes all around.
🕕 Starts around 6 PM — come when you can, stay as long as you like.
📍1924 E 44th Street, Joplin, MO 64804

Bring your friends, your kiddos, your instruments, and your good energy. Let’s make it a night to remember!

09/24/2025

The Horror game is coming along nicely. Having alot of fun with this story. Onward to chapter II

08/17/2025

🎉✨ Tonight’s the night, adventurers! ✨🎉

Join us for one final evening of games, laughter, and good cheer at The Short Rest! 🏰🍻
Let’s send this chapter off in true tavern fashion—with full mugs, friendly faces, and memories made together.

Come celebrate with us and help make this last night legendary! ⚔️🎲

08/16/2025

⚔️🏰 Medieval Fight Club – Tonight! 🏰⚔️

The arena opens at 6:00 PM!
This time, it’s all about the thrill of battle – no points, no losses, just pure glory!
Sign up to clash blades with friends or be paired with random challengers. Enter the ring as many times as you dare and fight to your heart’s content.

✨ Token Auction ✨
Been saving up your tokens? Tonight’s your chance to spend them on epic prizes!
The auction will be held between fights, so you can duel and bid all evening long.
New to the game? No worries—everyone who joins the auction gets 50 free tokens on the house to bid with.

⚔️ Fight. 🎁 Win. 🍻 Celebrate.
It all happens tonight at The Short Rest.

08/15/2025

📜 Adventurers, Take Note! 📜

🌙 An Evening with Here, Now 🌙
🎶 Let their enchanting music carry you away as we raise a glass to the end of the tavern’s current campaign.
🍻 Good drink, great company, and the magic of the fae all in one unforgettable night!

📅 Friday, August 15th
⏰ Doors at 7:30 PM
💰 $10 entry
📍 532 S Joplin Avenue

Don your fae finery, gather your party, and step into a night of wonder before the chapter closes. ✨

08/14/2025

🌙 Apologies, Adventurers 🌙
The Short Rest will remain closed today. The tavern keep has been called away on urgent matters, and we regret any disruption to your quests.

✨ But fret not! Tomorrow night, Fae Friday returns in all its magical glory! ✨
Here, Now will grace our stage once more, filling the air with enchanting melodies. Gather your party, don your finest fae attire, and prepare for a night of wonder, music, and merriment.

🍻 Good drink, great company, and magic in the air!

We’ll see you tomorrow under the twinkling lights of the Feywild. 🌌

08/13/2025

🌙✨ The Grand Finale of Fae Friday ✨🌙
Join us this Friday for the final chapter of our magical tradition! Here, Now will once again grace our stage, filling the tavern with their beautiful music and enchanting energy. Let’s make this last Fae Friday one to remember. 💫

⚔️ Medieval Fight Club – This Saturday! ⚔️
Begins at 6pm. Fighters may arrive any time!
The rules are changing for our final fight — no winners, no losers… just swinging for the thrill of combat! Step into the ring as many times as your warrior’s heart desires and fight for fun, skill, and personal glory. 🛡️

💰 Saturday Night Auction! 💰
Bring your hard-earned tokens and redeem them for prizes!
🏅 All participants will also receive 50 bonus tokens to barter with.
⚒️ Bid wisely, trade cleverly, and walk away with treasures!

📅 This Weekend at The Short Rest
🎶 Friday – Final Fae Friday featuring Here, Now
⚔️ Saturday – Fight Club (Fun-only battles) + Token Auction

Let’s close this chapter with music, combat, and camaraderie. 🍻

08/10/2025