Taverns
Locale
The Cocket And Bodger
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Danforth Knight. Gnome Warden ♂
- Elias Bloodhoof. Elf Astronomer ♂
- Emyr Weatherby. Half-Elf Biologist ♂
Rumours
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
The Flippant Asp Tavern
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
Characters
- Deimos Molyneaux. Half-Elf Bargeman ♂
- Eden Grail. Elf Physician ⚥
- Moe Hawkwing. Elf Ranger ♂
Rumours
- There seem to be more rats about.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
Gar Elonil's Taphouse
There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.
Menu
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
Characters
- Enzo Terryn. Half-Elf Artist ♂
- Aria Mournhell. Halfling First Mate ♀
- Elias Scott. Human Pawn Shop Owner ♂
Rumours
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
Miriam Proudfoot's Taphouse
Wide panels with sparkling paint line the front wall.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
Characters
- Alys Willow. Gnome Hired Muscle ♀
- Bernie Gaelen. Gnome Cultist ⚥
- Michelle Reddy. Human Undertaker ♀
Rumours
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
The Streamlining Queen
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
Characters
- Alys Gale. Human Potter ♀
- Blake Wolfbrother. Half-Elf Cabbie ⚥
- Liberty Marid. Gnome Healer ♀
Rumours
- A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
The Immaculate Crofter Taphouse
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
Characters
- Selene Vinder. Half-Elf Acolyte ♀
- Levi Wright. Halfling Gladiator ♂
- Monica Valdan. Dwarf Mage ♀
Rumours
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
The Sword And Spy
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
Characters
- Canton Loudbelly. Half-Orc Street Artist ♂
- Rowan Colman. Human Engineer ⚥
- Robert Goldbreeze. Half-Elf Barbarian ♂
Rumours
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- The local inn is going out of business.
- It's said that bodies taken to The First Oasis may return to life.
The Coiner And Ruby
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Dina Moran. Gnome Urchin ♀
- Athol Travis. Human Shepherd ♀
- Alendra Hume. Gnome Mortician ♀
Rumours
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
The Sour Quarrel
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Goat Stew. Hearty stew with stringy goat meat.
- Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
Characters
- Jasper Daeren. Gnome Librarian ♂
- Sarab Gale. Half-Orc Cook ⚥
- Elise Sweeny. Gnome Watchman ♀
Rumours
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
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