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The Likely Ryal

Map of The Likely Ryal

An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.

Menu

  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.

Characters

  • River Kaye. Dwarf Villein ⚥
  • Torek Wynne. Half-Orc Cooper ♂
  • River Gale. Human Chief ⚥

Rumours

  • The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
  • The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
  • Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.

The Streamlining Stone

Map of The Streamlining Stone

There is a big hole in the roof.

Menu

  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
  • Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
  • Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!

Characters

  • Raven Zaros. Dwarf Town Crier ♀
  • Rose Lucas. Human Elder ♀
  • Elmo Turner. Elf Con Artist ♂

Rumours

  • It's said that bodies taken to Manuel's Forge may return to life.
  • Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
  • The local inn is going out of business.

The Banning Scorpion

Map of The Banning Scorpion

A beggar sits outside the door.

Menu

  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
  • Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.

Characters

  • Bundringo Hawkwing. Half-Elf Teacher ⚥
  • Mica Broadbent. Halfling Cult Leader ♀
  • Yazid Masak. Half-Elf Fence ♀

Rumours

  • A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
  • A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.

Nikolas Hadwell's Inn

Map of Nikolas Hadwell's Inn

It's uncomfortably warm inside.

Menu

  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
  • Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
  • Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.

Characters

  • Kali Fae. Tiefling Charlatan ♀
  • Ahsoka Weatherby. Half-Orc Chimney Sweeper ♀
  • Charlie Mournhell. Elf Ranger ⚥

Rumours

  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
  • Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
  • The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.

Elias Fitzgerald's Tavern

Map of Elias Fitzgerald's Tavern

This is half a tavern, and half a library.

Menu

  • Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
  • Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!

Characters

  • Duck Gellar. Half-Elf Singer ♂
  • Akdir Zantus. Half-Orc Cantor ♂
  • Timo Thom. Half-Elf Bard ♀

Rumours

  • The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
  • The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
  • The butcher uses humanoid meat.

The Occurring Guild

Map of The Occurring Guild

The sign above the door is worn with age.

Menu

  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
  • Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
  • Roasted Tomatoes. Can be served on the side with any meal.

Characters

  • Tavi Lucas. Tiefling Nanny ♂
  • Trixie Ashbringer. Elf Fire Eater ♀
  • Laurie Winterheart. Tiefling Dancer ♀

Rumours

  • There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
  • A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
  • There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.

The Meek Tribute

Map of The Meek Tribute

The sign above the door is clearly broken.

Menu

  • Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
  • Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.

Characters

  • Belor Kensley. Elf Waiter ♂
  • Kharda Marid. Tiefling Clerk ♀
  • Brogan Black. Half-Elf Pastry Chef ♂

Rumours

  • Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
  • There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
  • has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.

The Fowler And Bone

Map of The Fowler And Bone

There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.

Menu

  • Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
  • Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!

Characters

  • Reuben Pierre-Dupois. Half-Orc Rogue ♂
  • Lee Orvar. Dwarf Marshall ♂
  • Luce Hamlin. Halfling Inquisitor ♀

Rumours

  • It was raining gold pieces last night.
  • A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
  • A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.

The Medical Tribute

Map of The Medical Tribute

You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.

Menu

  • Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
  • Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.

Characters

  • Sibylle Duval. Gnome Bard ♀
  • Charlie Brocksby. Half-Orc Exterminator ⚥
  • Marcel Abbey. Gnome Waiter ♂

Rumours

  • Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
  • That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
  • The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.

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