Taverns
Locale
The Adopting Shilling
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
Characters
- Elmo Norman. Halfling Naperer ♂
- Rowan Bowes. Halfling Captain ⚥
- Donal Travis. Gnome Paladin ♂
Rumours
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- A local township may be preparing for war.
Dora Quietfoot's Taphouse
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
Characters
- Charlie Mulgrew. Tiefling Juggler ⚥
- Eden Hickory. Gnome Almoner ⚥
- Mushin Beech. Half-Orc Acater ♂
Rumours
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
The Sentimental Saddle Taphouse
The walls of this tavern are rounded.
Menu
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
Characters
- Trixie Masak. Half-Orc Rogue ♀
- Rowan Broadbent. Half-Orc Sergeant ⚥
- Lawson Erwin. Half-Orc Bishop ♂
Rumours
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
The Well Groomed Dancer Inn
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
Characters
- Gwendolyn Fitzgerald. Human Witch ♀
- Nora Darwin. Half-Elf Weaver ♀
- Trixie Scott. Human Cobbler ♀
Rumours
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
The Pound And Huntsman
The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
Characters
- Julia Anwen. Gnome Lady In Waiting ♀
- Lee Loch. Halfling Steward ♂
- Kylie White. Human Carpenter ♀
Rumours
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
- Cultists have come to town.
The Rubbing Rapier
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
Characters
- Simon Banes. Human Pupil ♂
- Marcellus Everett. Halfling Rogue ♂
- Mica Jayid. Tiefling Cook ♀
Rumours
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
The Plump Duck
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Joel Hawkwing. Half-Orc Guard ♂
- Anika Autumn. Half-Elf Dealer ♀
- Angie Dresdain. Tiefling Barmaid ♀
Rumours
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
Morwen Marshall's Inn
The roof of this tavern caved in long ago. The rubble was removed, but the roof was never replaced.
Menu
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Rowan Hamlin. Halfling Captain Of The Guard ⚥
- Lena Quaresh. Elf Paladin ♀
- Preston Quinn. Tiefling Clown ♂
Rumours
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
The Orange Peacock Taphouse
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
Characters
- Derrick Boone. Dwarf Armorer ♂
- Stewert Ashfield. Half-Orc Busker ♂
- Lariat Windfall. Gnome Potter ♂
Rumours
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
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