If I'm not in the mood to overthink it, I take advantage of the work someone else has already done and go for an existing compilation of tavern atmosphere songs:
Fantasy Bard/Tavern Music CompilationIt has something for epic battles, something for mindless farming, something for drinking ale to, and it's 9 marcs long!
When I want to get into a particular mood, good old Miracle of Sound usually delivers and is my main source of musical entertainment.
Even fighting rats and prairie dogs can feel like fighting a dragon if you do it to the sound of
SKÅL! or
SuperhumanWhen Gavin teams up with Karliene they usually go for calmer or introspective goosebump inducing tunes, such as
Lilac & Violet and
Perfect , respectively.
EDIT to conform to the rules:
SIDE A: Fighting
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Superhuman: for those initial ventures to the sewers fighting the MIGHTY rats
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SKÅL!: when you move on to zombie killing deep in the Dundee Mayor's Cellars, hoping it will be the last of the undead you ever need to face (spoiler: it won't)
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Under the Sea: a must have for fighting sea dwellers or in the Drowned Lands
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Diggy Diggy Hole: for farming in general, but most used when hacking away the Vines west of Dundee
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Battle of York: when the Crier announces a raid, put this on and get moving!
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Only Us: an enchanter and a cleric are the perfect duo for any battle against a pack of monsters. One heals, the other rejuvenates, and they both should be listening to this jam while they face the endless demon hordes. Bonus points if they are bonded.
SIDE B: RP'ing
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Perfect: ideal for making a new character and flesh out their profile
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Lilac & Violet: when you are tired of all the fighting and want to enjoy some casual RP with a passerby
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The Godfather Theme Song: dealing with the ABV? Alexi Corsair walked into the inn? Put this on, get in the same wave length!
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To Be Better: displeased the Gods and got smitten to N'Rolav and back? Listen to this while chilling at the Life Monument, ponder your life choices!
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Onwards We Row: tavern crawling in Killican! Drink all the ale!
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Upside Down: inspired by Stranger Things, it's the perfect song to listen to while traveling through N'Rolav, our very own alternate dimension.