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Alendra Hasan's Inn

Map of Alendra Hasan's Inn

A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.

Menu

  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
  • Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.

Characters

  • Mica Monroe. Gnome Pupil ♀
  • Fletcher Roundtree. Dwarf Bard ♂
  • Aela Mowbry. Human Translator ♀

Rumours

  • There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
  • A travelling salesman is coming to town.
  • A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.

The Qualling Guard

Map of The Qualling Guard

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

Menu

  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
  • Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.

Characters

  • Lar Pierce. Dwarf Cheesemaker ♂
  • Brianna Pegg. Human Grocer ♀
  • Tatiana Terryn. Halfling Dean ♀

Rumours

  • The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
  • A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
  • A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.

Parsons Stone's Tavern

Map of Parsons Stone's Tavern

The sign above the door is worn with age.

Menu

  • Mutton. Meat? We think.
  • Mushroom Steak. Thick cut of beef with mushroom gravy atop.
  • Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.

Characters

  • Vitriak Dresdain. Gnome Soothsayer ♂
  • Jessica Bozier. Elf Rat Catcher ♀
  • Fribbington Lachlan. Tiefling Surgeon ⚥

Rumours

  • It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
  • The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.

The Assisting Farmer

Map of The Assisting Farmer

A strange smelling chicken coop sits off to the side.

Menu

  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
  • Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.

Characters

  • Reiko Bladefist. Dwarf Messenger ♀
  • Bernie Laroque. Elf Physicist ⚥
  • Storm Terryn. Human Exile ♀

Rumours

  • Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
  • A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
  • There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.

The Quarrel And Quartermaster

Map of The Quarrel And Quartermaster

The tables here are big boulders.

Menu

  • White Wine. A classic.
  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
  • Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.

Characters

  • Jaden Gemtree. Half-Elf Therapist ♂
  • Carly Molyneaux. Human Pupil ♀
  • Liliana Masak. Dwarf Banker ♀

Rumours

  • There's a cursed sword in the armory.
  • A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
  • One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.

The Pot And Tumbler

Map of The Pot And Tumbler

Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.

Menu

  • Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
  • Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
  • Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!

Characters

  • Daniel Duval. Elf Cheesemaker ♂
  • Ivan Duval. Halfling Minister ♂
  • Calla Lord. Half-Elf Druid ♀

Rumours

  • A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
  • There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
  • It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.

The Raunchy Scrivener Tavern

Map of The Raunchy Scrivener Tavern

The bartender is a clockwork construct.

Menu

  • Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
  • Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
  • Mushroom Soup. A favourite with the locals.

Characters

  • Pascal Thom. Gnome Witch ♂
  • Sisco Marshall. Gnome Quartermaster ⚥
  • Zie Weston. Half-Orc Commissar ♀

Rumours

  • The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
  • Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
  • The lake nearby vanished five days ago.

The Strapping Cat

Map of The Strapping Cat

This tavern floats a foot off of the ground.

Menu

  • Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
  • Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
  • Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!

Characters

  • Blake Kensley. Human Carpenter ⚥
  • Elias Carnage. Tiefling Grocer ♂
  • Barty Shimmer. Tiefling Abbot ♂

Rumours

  • There's an ancient red dragon at Titan's Skull.
  • The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
  • The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.

The Shilling And Pickerel

Map of The Shilling And Pickerel

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

Menu

  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
  • Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
  • Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.

Characters

  • Jax Massa. Gnome Barbarian ♂
  • Balian Laroque. Halfling Apothecary ♂
  • Selene Marshall. Half-Orc Ranger ♀

Rumours

  • There's a vein of gold nearby.
  • The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
  • The local tavern is going out of business.

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