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The Royal Siren Tavern

Map of The Royal Siren Tavern

The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.

Menu

  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
  • Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.

Characters

  • Emil Hillard. Elf Merchant ♂
  • Amira Freeman. Half-Orc Gymnast ♀
  • Jax Autumn. Elf Scribe ♂

Rumours

  • A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
  • There is war brewing to the east.
  • The inn has a secret dungeon.

The Lazy Dagger

Map of The Lazy Dagger

The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.

Menu

  • Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
  • Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.

Characters

  • Marilyn Harad. Dwarf Builder ♀
  • Cole Mournhell. Dwarf Oracle ♂
  • Brianna Hasan. Human Barber ♀

Rumours

  • The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
  • A giant bird has been spotted near Airship of the Mana Ministry.
  • Two orcs fought for dominance at The Thistle Chains.

Makayla Fordragon's Taphouse

Map of Makayla Fordragon's Taphouse

A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.

Menu

  • Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
  • Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.

Characters

  • Emily Hume. Halfling Cantor ♀
  • Elise Ferrier. Half-Elf Fighter ♀
  • Roman Sweeny. Tiefling Skomorokh ♂

Rumours

  • There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
  • The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
  • There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.

The Frothy Mind

Map of The Frothy Mind

Only women work at this tavern.

Menu

  • Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.

Characters

  • Tom Rucker. Half-Elf Shepherd ♂
  • Morwen Hamilton. Elf Drag King ♀
  • Torek Hale. Halfling Poacher ♂

Rumours

  • The local constable is a vampire.
  • The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
  • There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.

The Extroverted Heron

Map of The Extroverted Heron

The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.

Menu

  • brown Sugar Glazed Salmon. Sweet and salty and fishy
  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!

Characters

  • Arthur Reece. Elf Veterinarian ♂
  • Aubrey Blackclaw. Half-Orc Exorcist ♀
  • Maxwell Snaketail. Half-Orc Witchdoctor ♂

Rumours

  • Three wizards live at Temple of the Cupboard.
  • There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
  • was killed by an evil wizard.

The Loggerheaded Quack

Map of The Loggerheaded Quack

Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.

Menu

  • Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
  • Ale. A tavern staple.

Characters

  • Ui Silverleaf. Elf Paladin ♂
  • Talia Mournhell. Dwarf Pauper ♀
  • Bernie Vassan. Gnome Bailiff ⚥

Rumours

  • A kraken was seen at the coast.
  • A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
  • A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.

The Arbitrating Fork

Map of The Arbitrating Fork

Ivy covers the front of the building.

Menu

  • Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
  • Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
  • Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?

Characters

  • Eden Windflight. Half-Orc Naperer ⚥
  • Eden Hamlin. Halfling Wine Maker ⚥
  • Julia Payne. Gnome Monk ♀

Rumours

  • Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
  • If you touch a glowing rock at Fire Temple of the Gold, you'll begin to age backward.
  • There is war brewing to the east.

The Bootless Saint Inn

Map of The Bootless Saint Inn

There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.

Menu

  • Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.

Characters

  • Lacy Sebastian. Halfling Chief ♀
  • Marge Grail. Tiefling Tattooist ♀
  • Crispin Marshall. Human Prophet ♂

Rumours

  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
  • It's going to snow.
  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.

The Queueing Vassal

Map of The Queueing Vassal

Icicles hang from under the bar.

Menu

  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
  • Frozen Banana. Dessert before dinner. Yes.
  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.

Characters

  • Asa Clarke. Dwarf Cutpurse ♂
  • Christopher Lonerock. Gnome Pupil ♂
  • Marilyn Stonesworn. Dwarf Cleaner ♀

Rumours

  • Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
  • A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
  • The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.

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