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Christopher Inferno's Taphouse

Map of Christopher Inferno's Taphouse

The beds are full and luxurious.

Menu

  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
  • Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
  • Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.

Characters

  • Jessica Brocksby. Dwarf Chimney Sweeper ♀
  • Adrian Weston. Half-Orc Book Binder ♂
  • Paul Greennose. Gnome Historian ♂

Rumours

  • There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
  • If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Parsons's Town.
  • Lord Grandborne is coming to town.

The Falconer And Cock

Map of The Falconer And Cock

Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.

Menu

  • Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
  • Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.

Characters

  • Rebecca Terryn. Halfling Scribe ♀
  • Hiram Mur. Gnome Wizard ♂
  • Tamara Weston. Elf Squire ♀

Rumours

  • Someone looted a tomb nearby.
  • A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
  • A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.

The Tanner And Quartermaster

Map of The Tanner And Quartermaster

The sign above the door is clearly broken.

Menu

  • Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
  • Owlbear Ribs. These are some big ribs.
  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.

Characters

  • Sumesh Echols. Dwarf Man At Arms ⚥
  • Finley Birchfall. Halfling Barbarian ⚥
  • Elisha Potter. Half-Orc Business Owner ♀

Rumours

  • Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
  • A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
  • The trees here are alive.

The Ladle And Locksmith

Map of The Ladle And Locksmith

The name of this tavern changes every day.

Menu

  • Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
  • Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.

Characters

  • Madoc Moran. Half-Elf Hayward ♂
  • Lionheart Black. Tiefling Bowyer ♂
  • Morwen Carter. Halfling Boatman ♀

Rumours

  • An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
  • The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.

The Frying Boa

Map of The Frying Boa

A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.

Menu

  • Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
  • Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.

Characters

  • Elevrir Smyth. Dwarf Swineherd ♂
  • Sylvia Echols. Human Writer ♀
  • Ian Kaye. Half-Orc Town Crier ♂

Rumours

  • Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
  • The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
  • The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.

The Pantry And Stone

Map of The Pantry And Stone

The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.

Menu

  • Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
  • Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
  • Fried Fish Sticks. Fresh and tasty.

Characters

  • Natalia Teagrass. Gnome Wrestler ♀
  • Taylor Quaresh. Half-Elf Senator ⚥
  • River Pegg. Human Animal Tamer ⚥

Rumours

  • A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
  • An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
  • The water in the nearby lake can poison you.

Stephanie Silvergem's Tavern

Map of Stephanie Silvergem's Tavern

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

Menu

  • Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
  • Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.

Characters

  • Paddy Duval. Halfling Roper ♂
  • Clark Weston. Tiefling Lecturer ♂
  • Jevon Schmidt. Half-Elf Quartermaster ♂

Rumours

  • The best breakfast you can get is served at Leo's City.
  • A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
  • The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.

John Frost's Tavern

Map of John Frost's Tavern

Torches outside the door burn with green flame.

Menu

  • Water. For boring people.
  • Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.

Characters

  • Lacy Brown. Halfling Botanist ♀
  • Blake Shadowmourne. Half-Elf Pastry Chef ⚥
  • Morgan Roberts. Tiefling Diplomat ♂

Rumours

  • A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
  • If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Bottomless Chasm Crossing.
  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.

Dora Leaffall's Tavern

Map of Dora Leaffall's Tavern

This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.

Menu

  • Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.

Characters

  • Maverick Roderick. Halfling Fighter ♂
  • Maz Zantus. Dwarf Sergeant ⚥
  • Paddy Dresdain. Tiefling Wheelwright ♂

Rumours

  • The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
  • A star in the night sky has moved.
  • The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.

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