Taverns
Locale
The Buoyant Weaver
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
Characters
- Stella Thom. Half-Orc Mercenary ♀
- Karakta Hume. Human Steward ♂
- Charlie Quinn. Half-Elf Cantor ⚥
Rumours
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
Galvur Norman's Taphouse
Meals here are served on cheap flatware.
Menu
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
Characters
- Jessica Adir. Elf Dealer ♀
- Moe Brown. Human Street Performer ♂
- River Roundtree. Human Dealer ⚥
Rumours
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
Titus Echols's Inn
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
Characters
- Jonas Watson. Halfling Madame ♂
- Edgar Nighy. Dwarf Loan Shark ♂
- Marilyn Grail. Halfling Bouncer ♀
Rumours
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Tarc's Camp.
- A giant ape is said to live near Kasim's Colosseum.
- The inn has a secret dungeon.
The Purple Lion
This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.
Menu
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Roasted Turnips. For the more health minded individual.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
Characters
- Ivana Brown. Half-Elf Con Artist ♀
- Lola Bryce. Halfling Lecturer ♀
- Hailee Valdan. Dwarf Spice Merchant ♀
Rumours
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- was killed by wolves.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
Hector Zaki's Tavern
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
Characters
- Abbas Vinder. Human Scop ♂
- Alan Malfoy. Human Cobbler ♂
- Paul Watson. Elf Innkeeper ♂
Rumours
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- There is a bush which moves around near The Oakenspire Platforms.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
The Daunting Pope Tavern
The name of this tavern changes every day.
Menu
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
Characters
- Elias Cruise. Human Cultist ♂
- Lulu Diamondtree. Elf Accountant ♀
- Gia Bladefist. Half-Elf Mortician ♀
Rumours
- It's said that bodies taken to Island of the Ward may return to life.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
Yasmeen Winter's Tavern
Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.
Menu
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- Ember Stonesworn. Half-Orc Blacksmith ♀
- Lariat Desolation. Tiefling Inquisitor ♂
- Logan Roderick. Half-Orc Bridle Maker ♂
Rumours
- Malak's Menhir is a great place to find a wife or husband.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
The Conceiving Mercenary
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
Characters
- Derrick Ward. Gnome Philosopher ♂
- Olivier Autumn. Half-Orc Wrestler ⚥
- Sarab Schmidt. Dwarf Apprentice ⚥
Rumours
- If you go to Spire of the Stone, you can be healed.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
The Ornate Mind
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
Characters
- Stephanie Lesley. Human Merchant ♀
- Jonas Moran. Dwarf Squire ♂
- Helen Desolation. Tiefling Anthropologist ♀
Rumours
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
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