Taverns
Locale
The Guiding Sapphire
The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.
Menu
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
Characters
- Ruther Shalamayne. Human Man At Arms ♂
- Rowan Echols. Human Herbalist ⚥
- Zoe Brocksby. Dwarf Translator ♀
Rumours
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
Helena Cruise's Tavern
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
Characters
- Jody Alhara. Half-Orc Engineer ♀
- Liam Northrend. Dwarf Cabbie ♂
- Maggie Mehmed. Tiefling Quartermaster ♀
Rumours
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
The Sapphire And Buttery
Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.
Menu
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
Characters
- Walter Shadowmourne. Gnome Furniture Maker ♂
- Anya Hynes. Dwarf Judge ♀
- Alendra Bozier. Half-Orc Cobbler ♀
Rumours
- The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
- Someone looted a tomb nearby.
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
The Melee And Sword
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
Characters
- Max Rook. Half-Orc Burglar ⚥
- Bundringo Clarke. Gnome Sheriff ⚥
- Kendra Enola. Gnome Surgeon ♀
Rumours
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Sentimental Antelope
This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.
Menu
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
Characters
- Jasper Brown. Halfling Cabbie ♂
- Cynthia Pierce. Half-Elf Host ♀
- Fribbington Roundtree. Halfling Mercer ⚥
Rumours
- You may summon any elemental at Gork's Mining Town.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
The Sexy Constable Taphouse
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
Characters
- Shangela Rucker. Tiefling Brasier ♀
- Yasmin Broadbent. Elf Brasier ♀
- Talia Fae. Gnome Woolwinder ♀
Rumours
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
The Droning Mistress
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
Characters
- Doran Travis. Gnome Bailiff ⚥
- Claire Thom. Half-Orc Cleric ♀
- Finley Magdrom. Half-Orc Scop ⚥
Rumours
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
- Someone summoned a demon.
- Three wizards live at Titan's Obelisk.
The Indolent Sword
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
Characters
- Ui Ali. Elf Exterminator ♂
- Rory Wazels. Half-Elf Prince ♂
- Owen Belet. Human Alchemist ♂
Rumours
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
The Churlish Phoenix Tavern
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
Characters
- Roxy Briggs. Elf Museum Curator ♀
- Teyr Barrow. Gnome Almoner ♀
- Skylar Zaros. Halfling Herbalist ♀
Rumours
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
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