Taverns
Locale
The Signaling Buckler
This tavern used to be the city jail.
Menu
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
Characters
- Elias Clarke. Halfling Bargeman ♂
- Katya Mournhell. Human Storyteller ♀
- Riley Norton. Half-Orc Thatcher ⚥
Rumours
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
- Someone hid treasure in town.
The Panther And Anvil
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
Characters
- Riley Turner. Elf Philosopher ⚥
- Kyle Wrynn. Half-Orc Event Planner ♂
- Marina Mulgrew. Half-Orc Spice Merchant ♀
Rumours
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to The Mauve Airship.
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
The Manticore And Pound
Magic users are banned from this tavern.
Menu
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
Characters
- Kyris Echols. Tiefling Cardinal ♂
- Parker Bozier. Human Astronomer ⚥
- Preston Loch. Gnome Road Master ♂
Rumours
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
The Beslubbering Herce Taphouse
Two large dogs are tied up right outside the door.
Menu
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
Characters
- Fletch Pegg. Human Shepherd ♂
- Josh Duval. Half-Elf Notary ♂
- Bundringo Brocksby. Tiefling Refugee ⚥
Rumours
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- Last month it rained fish.
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
Falk Ironstrike's Taphouse
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
Characters
- Carys Clarke. Dwarf Sorcerer ♀
- Tarc Thom. Half-Orc Entertainer ♂
- Michael Defthands. Gnome Missionary ♂
Rumours
- Three wizards live at Lisa's Zeppelin.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- The trees here are alive.
The Cruel Fork
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Harold Duffield. Half-Orc Oracle ♂
- Nina Malfoy. Human Dean ♀
- Cain Rowe. Dwarf Wizard's Apprentice ♂
Rumours
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- There is war brewing to the east.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
The Oily Ostiary
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
Characters
- Dinan Selentia. Gnome Cleric ♂
- Ruby Brocksby. Halfling Lecturer ♀
- Ruby Oak. Gnome Pupil ♀
Rumours
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
Tenjon Graystripe's Taphouse
Offers a little adventurers meal for kids, which comes with a small wooden sword.
Menu
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Elfin Liqueur. For the true epicurean.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
Characters
- Jevon Wazels. Elf Madame ♂
- Fiana Walker. Halfling Chaplain ♀
- Vetack Pierce. Tiefling Ward ♂
Rumours
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
- A local township may be preparing for war.
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
The Stool And Spear
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
Characters
- Kyris Deverin. Tiefling Clerk ♂
- Avery Coal. Tiefling General ⚥
- Magda Pierce. Dwarf Nun ♀
Rumours
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- Province of Lore was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
- A circus is coming to town.
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