Taverns
Locale
The Shading Ell
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
Characters
- Daphne Massa. Half-Orc Archaeologist ♀
- Bella Wolfbrother. Half-Orc Ranger ♀
- Maz Nozzlenuck. Half-Elf Fighter ⚥
Rumours
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
The Knight And Butler
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Fried Catfish. Caught right over there, fried right here!
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
Characters
- Mica Hickory. Halfling Fisher ♀
- Robert Pierre-Dupois. Gnome Barber ♂
- Dina Unbroken. Half-Orc Bard ♀
Rumours
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
The Wide Eyed Butte Taphouse
The walls in this tavern are covered in moss.
Menu
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
Characters
- Alex Dempsy. Human Road Master ♂
- Ewan Mowbry. Human Baron ♂
- Elise Everett. Halfling Acolyte ♀
Rumours
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
The Squeaky Rapier
Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.
Menu
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Luce Knight. Half-Orc Cardinal ♀
- Sisco Carrion. Tiefling Painter ⚥
- Kyle Mervor. Tiefling Historian ♂
Rumours
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
The Modeling Rogue
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
Characters
- Balur Roderick. Halfling Captain ♂
- Keeley Browntree. Halfling Jeweler ♀
- Peter Darkstripe. Half-Orc Scop ♂
Rumours
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
The Splendid Cooper
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
Characters
- Shirley Mervor. Elf Wizard ♀
- Mervyn Zaros. Tiefling Grocer ♂
- Kylie Quaresh. Dwarf Student ♀
Rumours
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
- Glacial Forge provides a steady supply of peons.
The Exciting Stone
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
Characters
- Sawyer Darwin. Half-Elf Astrologer ⚥
- Titus Willow. Halfling Florist ♂
- Mandy Dunstan. Halfling Barmaid ♀
Rumours
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
The Flippant Wind
Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.
Menu
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
Characters
- Shark Gleeson. Tiefling Veterinarian ♀
- Jon Vinder. Gnome Chaplain ♂
- Stuart Shadowmourne. Half-Elf Gardener ♂
Rumours
- Cultists have come to town.
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- The bees here make the best honey.
The Ethical Peacock Tavern
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
Characters
- Mary Michaels. Halfling Innkeeper ♀
- Trixie Ghani. Halfling Beggar ♀
- Jessica White. Dwarf Jeweler ♀
Rumours
- A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
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