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Locale

The Goblet And Barter

Map of The Goblet And Barter

The floor is made of stone.

Menu

  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
  • Flatbread. A classic staple.

Characters

  • Fletcher Abasi. Gnome Jailer ♂
  • Durante Dunstan. Elf Nurse ♂
  • Eden Ferrier. Elf Florist ♀

Rumours

  • The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
  • The bees here make the best honey.
  • Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.

The Minstrel And Lantern

Map of The Minstrel And Lantern

There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.

Menu

  • Raw Fish. The cook heard this was a delicacy.
  • Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.

Characters

  • Iris Clarke. Gnome Alchemist ♀
  • Jim Pierce. Half-Elf Dancer ♂
  • Kael Banes. Elf Sorcerer ♂

Rumours

  • The local constable is a vampire.
  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
  • The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.

The Rank Boothman Taphouse

Map of The Rank Boothman Taphouse

No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.

Menu

  • Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
  • Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.

Characters

  • Maggie Windrunner. Halfling Wrestler ♀
  • Kyris Hamilton. Elf Ward ♂
  • Amaya Deverin. Half-Elf Librarian ♀

Rumours

  • A local girl has gone missing.
  • The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
  • was killed by an evil wizard.

Quentin Shimmer's Taphouse

Map of Quentin Shimmer's Taphouse

An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
  • Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.

Characters

  • Kelsey Fordragon. Gnome Castellan ♀
  • Kelsey Mervor. Dwarf Clown ♀
  • Summer Mournhell. Halfling Smuggler ♀

Rumours

  • The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
  • Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
  • Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.

The Eminent Dipsa Taphouse

Map of The Eminent Dipsa Taphouse

There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.

Menu

  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.

Characters

  • Mona Frogsong. Gnome Cardinal ♀
  • Chandra AnaanShan. Dwarf Brasier ♀
  • Arianna Alhara. Half-Elf Queen ♀

Rumours

  • A new church is being built in town.
  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
  • The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.

The Edible Butte Tavern

Map of The Edible Butte Tavern

The bartender is a clockwork construct.

Menu

  • Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
  • Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.

Characters

  • Katja Donovan. Halfling Butcher ♀
  • Chandra Barlow. Elf Hofmeister ♀
  • Vuska Abbey. Dwarf Brasier ♀

Rumours

  • If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Glacial Forge.
  • Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
  • Jerome's Pool was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.

The Puny Noble Taphouse

Map of The Puny Noble Taphouse

The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.

Menu

  • Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
  • Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
  • Flatbread. A classic staple.

Characters

  • Dora Orvar. Dwarf Lead Servant ♀
  • Laura Lighthands. Gnome Constable ♀
  • Raven Orsan. Halfling Chancellor ♀

Rumours

  • Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
  • The barkeep lost his eye in a war.

Talia Reece's Tavern

Map of Talia Reece's Tavern

The sign above the door is brand new.

Menu

  • Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
  • Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.

Characters

  • Helsora Moongarden. Half-Elf Jailer ♀
  • Peter Selwyn. Half-Orc Paladin ♂
  • Marlon Mervor. Dwarf Missionary ♂

Rumours

  • Cultists have come to town.
  • The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
  • There's a vein of gold nearby.

Carys Hume's Tavern

Map of Carys Hume's Tavern

The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.

Menu

  • Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
  • Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.

Characters

  • Del Wildfire. Tiefling Flautist ♂
  • Gwendolyn Rana. Half-Orc Woodcutter ♀
  • Rowan Blackve. Dwarf Minstrel ⚥

Rumours

  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
  • A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
  • The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.

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