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Barty Terryn's Inn

Map of Barty Terryn's Inn

This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.

Menu

  • Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.

Characters

  • Marcelin Colman. Gnome Weaver ♀
  • Hendricks Michaels. Dwarf Sergeant At Arms ♂
  • Sarab Hynes. Tiefling Woolwinder ⚥

Rumours

  • Cultists have come to town.
  • The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
  • There is a bush which moves around near Temple of Living Vine.

The Disgusting Mummer Inn

Map of The Disgusting Mummer Inn

This tavern only seems to have one window on the ground floor, but it's as big as a horse!

Menu

  • Chicken Surprise. It's fish.
  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
  • Oysters. Raw oyster plate.

Characters

  • River Bryce. Half-Orc Admiral ⚥
  • Ellie Rowe. Tiefling Courtier ♀
  • Altes Echols. Tiefling Craftsperson ♂

Rumours

  • The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
  • Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
  • The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.

The Broken Nun Taphouse

Map of The Broken Nun Taphouse

There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.

Menu

  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
  • Oysters. Raw oyster plate.
  • Mushroom Steak. Thick cut of beef with mushroom gravy atop.

Characters

  • Helsora Knight. Dwarf Courtier ♀
  • Doran Crewe. Elf Bard ⚥
  • Ceri Brocksby. Elf Castellan ♀

Rumours

  • was killed by an evil wizard.
  • A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
  • There are no animals in the forest anymore.

The Friend And Page

Map of The Friend And Page

Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.

Menu

  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
  • Flatbread. A classic staple.

Characters

  • Sohali Fordragon. Elf Fighter ♀
  • Madoc Fitzgerald. Elf Botanist ♂
  • Moe Mervor. Gnome Cobbler ♂

Rumours

  • Three wizards live at Ancient Roots of the Fae Tree.
  • The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
  • is willing to buy magic items at a good price.

The Icky Friend Inn

Map of The Icky Friend Inn

This tavern appears to be snoring.

Menu

  • Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
  • Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
  • Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.

Characters

  • Illian Dresdain. Human Weaver ♂
  • Evonne Dustpelt. Half-Orc Pastry Chef ♀
  • Claudia Marshall. Dwarf Cooper ♀

Rumours

  • All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
  • The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
  • The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.

Sulfras Broadbent's Inn

Map of Sulfras Broadbent's Inn

There is a strange inscription above the door.

Menu

  • Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
  • Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
  • Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.

Characters

  • Kallum Haggard. Dwarf Villein ♂
  • Jaden Colman. Halfling Ringmaster ♂
  • Nayeli Brown. Elf Charcoal Burner ♀

Rumours

  • A travelling salesman is coming to town.
  • The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
  • A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.

The Zesty Clerk

Map of The Zesty Clerk

You have to know the password to enter this tavern.

Menu

  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.

Characters

  • Scarlett Ironbrow. Dwarf Athlete ♀
  • Clark Roberts. Tiefling Therapist ♂
  • Riley Shadepelt. Half-Orc Business Owner ⚥

Rumours

  • No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
  • A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
  • The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.

The Confessing Vice

Map of The Confessing Vice

Each table has a small cooking station set in the center so guests may cook food they bring.

Menu

  • Dwarven Stout. Addictive!
  • Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.

Characters

  • Eden Jordan. Elf Druid ⚥
  • Cassius Pierce. Elf Surgeon ♂
  • Jim Grail. Half-Orc Event Planner ♂

Rumours

  • A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
  • Three people have gone missing from town.
  • The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.

The Vague Wharf

Map of The Vague Wharf

The floor is sticky. Ew.

Menu

  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
  • Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.

Characters

  • Elvira Lachlan. Elf Man At Arms ♀
  • Edmond Potter. Halfling Oracle ♂
  • Avery Roderick. Elf Priest ⚥

Rumours

  • The local gang has a new leader.
  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
  • A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.

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