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The Caltrop And Flume

Map of The Caltrop And Flume

The tavern is built within the bones of a beached whale who died a hundred years ago.

Menu

  • Baked Shrimp Toast. It's toast, with shrimp on it, and then it's baked. Try to keep up.
  • Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
  • Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.

Characters

  • Elana Bryce. Halfling Captain Of The Guard ♀
  • Parker Weston. Half-Elf Constable ⚥
  • Miles Gale. Dwarf Madame ♂

Rumours

  • The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
  • If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
  • has wings that they keep hidden.

The Carter And Or

Map of The Carter And Or

A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.

Menu

  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.

Characters

  • Dag Rook. Tiefling Scop ♂
  • Doran Massa. Half-Elf Constable ⚥
  • Hailee Woodfur. Half-Orc Barber Surgeon ♀

Rumours

  • A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
  • Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.

The Fussy Mercenary Inn

Map of The Fussy Mercenary Inn

The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.

Menu

  • Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
  • Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
  • Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.

Characters

  • Farquesh Rowe. Human Nanny ♂
  • Aptal Orsan. Gnome Baker ♂
  • Garry Larchwood. Gnome Swineherd ♂

Rumours

  • The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
  • A kraken was seen at the coast.
  • The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.

The Seedy Longbow

Map of The Seedy Longbow

There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.

Menu

  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
  • Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!

Characters

  • Shannon Belet. Half-Elf Monk ♀
  • Julie Bryce. Gnome Thief ♀
  • Ceri Wrynn. Dwarf Rogue ♀

Rumours

  • Cultists have come to town.
  • A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
  • A new weapons store is going to open soon.

The Blushing Diver

Map of The Blushing Diver

Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.

Menu

  • Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.

Characters

  • River Wynne. Tiefling Courtier ⚥
  • Farquesh Zantus. Elf Cooper ♂
  • Eden Cunningham. Tiefling Chimney Sweeper ⚥

Rumours

  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
  • A star in the night sky has moved.
  • There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.

The Tragic Goose Inn

Map of The Tragic Goose Inn

There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.

Menu

  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
  • Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
  • Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!

Characters

  • Rebecca Alhara. Dwarf Attendant ♀
  • Jill AnaanShan. Half-Elf Debt Collector ♀
  • Hiram Mervor. Half-Orc Ranger ♂

Rumours

  • The local tavern is going out of business.
  • Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
  • An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.

The Mad Pot Taphouse

Map of The Mad Pot Taphouse

Card games are prohibited in this establishment.

Menu

  • Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
  • Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
  • Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.

Characters

  • Scarlett Norman. Elf Anthropologist ♀
  • Liara Hellscream. Tiefling Physician ♀
  • Mandy Roundtree. Half-Orc Merchant ♀

Rumours

  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
  • The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
  • There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.

The Begging Penny

Map of The Begging Penny

This tavern has massive spider-like legs, and is constantly moving.

Menu

  • Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
  • Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.

Characters

  • Michelle Darwin. Human Priest ♀
  • Patrick Quaresh. Half-Elf Stablehand ♂
  • Oliver Spring. Human Oracle ♂

Rumours

  • There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
  • There's silver in a nearby mountain.
  • If you touch a glowing rock at Camp of the Footpad, you'll begin to age backward.

The Blacksmith And Crofter

Map of The Blacksmith And Crofter

There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.

Menu

  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
  • Mushroom Soup. A favourite with the locals.
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.

Characters

  • Roxy Norman. Elf Bard ♀
  • Stuart Bryce. Human Astronomer ♂
  • Parker Hamilton. Elf Exorcist ⚥

Rumours

  • One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
  • The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.

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