Taverns
Locale
The Prestigious Pantler Inn
Magic users are banned from this tavern.
Menu
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Gia Cruise. Dwarf Cook ♀
- Violet Vonner. Half-Elf Veteran ♀
- Kali Roberts. Gnome Cooper ♀
Rumours
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
The Mangled Scribe
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
Characters
- Klaudia Selwyn. Half-Orc Silversmith ♀
- Fribbington Enola. Dwarf Scout ⚥
- Angar Elonil. Tiefling Erenagh ♂
Rumours
- It's said that bodies taken to Land of Rippling Seasons may return to life.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
The Lantern And Goblet
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Blackened Cod. Freshly caught, freshly burnt.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
Characters
- Tarc Goldtree. Elf Armorer ♂
- Paul Travis. Gnome Apprentice ♂
- Sisco Potter. Tiefling Village Idiot ⚥
Rumours
- If you touch a glowing rock at Emily's Cave, you'll begin to age backward.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
The Flippant Monk Inn
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
Characters
- Elise Wildwood. Gnome Event Planner ♀
- Vidar Graystripe. Half-Orc Mathematician ♂
- Penelope Spall. Dwarf Houndmaster ♀
Rumours
- A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- Someone summoned a demon.
The Radiant Clark
A field of corn grows right next to this tavern.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
Characters
- Kallum Walker. Half-Elf Florist ♂
- Miles Kaye. Dwarf Farrier ♂
- Bella Sams. Dwarf Lady In Waiting ♀
Rumours
- There are mushrooms which grow at Zeppelin of the Rapier that control your mind.
- There seem to be more rats about.
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
The Poet And Gallon
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Zayne Asis. Dwarf Wine Maker ♂
- Rowan Northrend. Elf Con Artist ⚥
- Natalia Altharia. Gnome Brasier ♀
Rumours
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
The Trading Scribe
A large tree grows through the center of the tavern.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Water. For boring people.
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Kathryn Altharia. Halfling Mercer ♀
- Clio Hogan. Halfling Ranger ♀
- Stuart Ali. Elf Jeweler ♂
Rumours
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
The Penny And Ward
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Paddy Orsan. Dwarf Shipwright ♂
- Ui Briggs. Elf Witchdoctor ♂
- Mia Bergel. Gnome Student ♀
Rumours
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
The Surrounding Dagger
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
Characters
- Malik Black. Half-Elf Bard ♂
- Charlie Duval. Elf Magician ⚥
- Nayeli Ghani. Elf Seamstress ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
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