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The Prudent Sheriff Taphouse

Map of The Prudent Sheriff Taphouse

There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.

Menu

  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.
  • Ale. A tavern staple.
  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?

Characters

  • Zoe Bozier. Tiefling Biologist ♀
  • Petter White. Human Elder ♂
  • Sawyer Malfoy. Human Cartographer ⚥

Rumours

  • The best breakfast you can get is served at Lover's Plateau.
  • A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
  • A new church is being built in town.

The Weaver And Minstrel

Map of The Weaver And Minstrel

Ivy covers the front of the building.

Menu

  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
  • Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
  • Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.

Characters

  • Brianna Spring. Tiefling Auditor ♀
  • Pallav Hamilton. Half-Elf Fence ♂
  • Omar Wright. Half-Elf Soothsayer ♂

Rumours

  • It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
  • Three wizards live at Beached Tallship.
  • It's almost time to pay taxes.

The Moral Bushell

Map of The Moral Bushell

There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.

Menu

  • Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.

Characters

  • Kelsey Scott. Tiefling Judge ♀
  • Melissa Payne. Elf Astrologer ♀
  • Olivia Briggs. Half-Elf Ranger ♀

Rumours

  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
  • An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
  • Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.

The Quarrelsome Fangs

Map of The Quarrelsome Fangs

Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.

Menu

  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
  • Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.

Characters

  • Jasper El-Hasan. Elf Cleric ♂
  • Nayeli Hawkwing. Halfling Celebrity ♀
  • Badaar Deadeye. Half-Orc Dean ♂

Rumours

  • Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
  • The mayor wants to have a festival.
  • One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.

The Forecasting Tourney

Map of The Forecasting Tourney

The sign above the door is brand new.

Menu

  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
  • Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
  • Clam Chowder. Fishy and delishy.

Characters

  • Sophie Harber. Tiefling Auctioneer ♀
  • Pallav Greenleaf. Elf Leatherworker ♂
  • Myron Ghani. Elf Crime Boss ♂

Rumours

  • A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
  • The best breakfast you can get is served at Bridge of the Fire.
  • The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.

The Pungent Butcher

Map of The Pungent Butcher

A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.

Characters

  • Galvur Weston. Dwarf Journalist ♂
  • Lance Crewe. Gnome Busker ♂
  • Aptal Terryn. Tiefling Prince ♂

Rumours

  • Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
  • A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
  • The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.

The Argolet And Love

Map of The Argolet And Love

The tender here has two heads.

Menu

  • Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
  • Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
  • Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.

Characters

  • Liliana Black. Dwarf Senator ♀
  • Kandon Quicktongue. Halfling Villein ♂
  • Skylar Lighthands. Halfling Runaway ♀

Rumours

  • There is an ooze living in the local church.
  • There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
  • A local girl has gone missing.

The Pipe And Tyne

Map of The Pipe And Tyne

There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.

Menu

  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
  • Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.

Characters

  • Sawyer Boone. Half-Orc Juggler ⚥
  • Libby Ellis. Tiefling Diviner ♀
  • Marilyn Oak. Tiefling Undertaker ♀

Rumours

  • A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
  • The local gang has a new leader.
  • The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.

The Portly Half

Map of The Portly Half

Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.

Menu

  • Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
  • Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
  • Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.

Characters

  • Parker Abbey. Gnome Shipwright ⚥
  • Brienna Windrunner. Dwarf Beekeeper ♀
  • Lucia Mattell. Halfling Scullion ♀

Rumours

  • The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
  • A local township may be preparing for war.
  • Three wizards live at The Violet Cave.

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