Taverns
Locale
The Diamond And Sapphire
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Emily Knight. Half-Orc Tailor ♀
- Talia Truthseeker. Halfling Fire Eater ♀
- Femlin Clarke. Gnome Cutpurse ♂
Rumours
- A local township may be preparing for war.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
Brogan Hemlock's Taphouse
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- 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.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
Characters
- Peter Roundtree. Gnome Barber ♂
- Eldon Norton. Halfling Mason ♂
- Sasha Brown. Halfling Monk ♀
Rumours
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
The Sensing Beaver
No weapons are allowed in here.
Menu
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Eden Reece. Half-Orc Tax Collector ⚥
- Bernie Duval. Dwarf Maid ⚥
- Metjen Bowes. Tiefling Detective ♂
Rumours
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
The Quarter And Spicer
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Llewelyn Ali. Half-Elf Lecturer ♂
- Candice Reddy. Elf Dealer ♀
- Ahsoka Pegg. Elf Bishop ♀
Rumours
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
The Knacker And Scribe
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
Characters
- Sahin Huon. Half-Elf Mathematician ⚥
- Preston Lachlan. Dwarf Makeup Artist ♂
- Helsora Ironstone. Dwarf Biologist ♀
Rumours
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- The local gang has a new leader.
The Prickly Cock
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
Characters
- Jimbo Mervor. Half-Orc Painter ♂
- Brogan Greene. Dwarf Cheesemaker ♂
- Avery Simpson. Dwarf Soothsayer ⚥
Rumours
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
The Calico And Lion
The name of this tavern changes every day.
Menu
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
Characters
- Christopher Loch. Tiefling Runaway ♂
- Yazid Winterheart. Halfling Accountant ♀
- Fribbington Wilton. Half-Elf Farmhand ⚥
Rumours
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
Lariat Ironbrow's Inn
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
Characters
- Gannon Knight. Tiefling Naperer ♂
- Walter Aquilegia. Gnome Bartender ♂
- Levi Travis. Human Runaway ♂
Rumours
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Crofter And Stone
The bartender has wings.
Menu
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
Characters
- Taylor Dunstan. Human Minister ⚥
- Garry Colman. Gnome Cotter ♂
- Tatiana Carson. Half-Elf Barbarian ♀
Rumours
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
- There are mushrooms which grow at Ashley's Castle that control your mind.
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
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