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The Pleasure And Sparrow

Map of The Pleasure And Sparrow

The tables here are old whiskey barrels.

Menu

  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
  • Water. For boring people.

Characters

  • Erolith Hillard. Dwarf Sergeant ♀
  • Gwen Dunstan. Half-Orc Goldsmith ♀
  • Hiaenna Enola. Half-Elf Spy ♀

Rumours

  • A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
  • A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
  • The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.

The Oily Newt

Map of The Oily Newt

This tavern floats a foot off of the ground.

Menu

  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
  • Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
  • Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.

Characters

  • Cyntia Lucas. Half-Orc Chaplain ♀
  • Natalie Winterheart. Half-Elf Archivist ♀
  • Tami Dempsy. Dwarf Chemist ♀

Rumours

  • The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
  • Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
  • A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.

The Loving Queen Taphouse

Map of The Loving Queen Taphouse

Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.

Menu

  • Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.

Characters

  • Bebe Marshall. Half-Elf Barber ♀
  • Etienne Lighthands. Gnome Road Master ♂
  • Reiko Payne. Half-Elf Scout ♀

Rumours

  • The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
  • One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
  • A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.

Violet Nighy's Taphouse

Map of Violet Nighy's Taphouse

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

Menu

  • Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
  • Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.

Characters

  • Cassius Terryn. Dwarf Diplomat ♂
  • Hana Hawkwing. Half-Elf Accountant ♀
  • Kerry Hale. Gnome Lecturer ♀

Rumours

  • The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
  • A storm made of magical means is on its way.
  • Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.

The Fire And Anchorite

Map of The Fire And Anchorite

The tavern has a fighting pit out back.

Menu

  • Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
  • Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
  • Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.

Characters

  • Raadi Terryn. Gnome Astronomer ♂
  • Kimberly Ghani. Tiefling Bard ♀
  • Arabella Bozier. Elf Attendant ♀

Rumours

  • The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
  • A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
  • Travelers have found a hundred corpses at House of the Cat.

The Chrysoprase And Goose

Map of The Chrysoprase And Goose

Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.

Menu

  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.
  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
  • Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY

Characters

  • Olivia Wright. Dwarf Notary ♀
  • Sandra Winterheart. Human Necromancer ♀
  • William Elonil. Tiefling Deserter ♂

Rumours

  • There seem to be more rats about.
  • Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
  • Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.

The Shilling And Harper

Map of The Shilling And Harper

There is some sort of dog tied up outside.

Menu

  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.
  • Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.

Characters

  • River Zaki. Elf Soldier ⚥
  • Gannon Lord. Halfling Journalist ♂
  • Zie Timber. Gnome Astrologer ♀

Rumours

  • An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
  • A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
  • An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.

The Virtuous Feather

Map of The Virtuous Feather

The bartender has wings.

Menu

  • Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
  • Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.

Characters

  • Janette Dempsy. Dwarf Clown ♀
  • Arianna Wood. Human Physicist ♀
  • Bebe Lesley. Human Crofter ♀

Rumours

  • At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
  • It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
  • All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.

The Trading Purse

Map of The Trading Purse

There are bookshelves lining the walls here.

Menu

  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
  • Elvish Bread. A hearty bread the elves made popular.

Characters

  • Sawyer Adir. Halfling Chef ⚥
  • Seymor Hume. Human Animal Tamer ♂
  • Maz El-Hasan. Dwarf Storyteller ⚥

Rumours

  • The best breakfast you can get is served at Anvil of the Poacher.
  • An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
  • An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.

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