Taverns
Locale
The Loathsome Steward Taphouse
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Dragon Fish. A spicy fish dish.
Characters
- Bundringo Sebastian. Half-Elf Historian ⚥
- Larson Kensley. Elf Gymnast ♂
- Linda Travis. Elf Former Adventurer ♀
Rumours
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
The Quaint Gauntlet
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Sahin Selwyn. Half-Orc Mercer ⚥
- Moe Brown. Halfling Prostitute ♂
- Olivia Hillard. Tiefling Troubadour ♀
Rumours
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Forgotten Hamlet.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
The Stool And Shield
There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.
Menu
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- Taylor Ghani. Halfling Bladesmith ⚥
- Kiran Mervor. Tiefling Furniture Maker ♂
- Tamara Bryce. Half-Elf Toll Keeper ♀
Rumours
- Three people have gone missing from town.
- The Queen has been cursed.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
The Parrot And Eggler
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
Characters
- Jarrad Duval. Half-Elf Assassin ♂
- Tatiana Crump. Half-Elf Fence ♀
- Akdir Nighy. Halfling King ♂
Rumours
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
The Cloth And Cupboard
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
Characters
- Tenjon Grail. Dwarf Rogue ♂
- Jacek Roderick. Half-Elf Alcoholic ♂
- Blake Gleeson. Human Mason ⚥
Rumours
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
Kathryn Dustpelt's Tavern
Meals here are served on cheap flatware.
Menu
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Mary Mehmed. Half-Orc Refugee ♀
- Sawyer Browntree. Halfling Witchdoctor ⚥
- Bernie Bladefist. Halfling Ropemaker ⚥
Rumours
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
Shannon Ruin's Tavern
The sign above the door is brand new.
Menu
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Bundringo Walker. Gnome Tanner ⚥
- Daisy Reddy. Dwarf Clockkeeper ♀
- Vidar Hamilton. Dwarf Gladiator ♂
Rumours
- There have been human sacrifices at Denzel's Lighthouse.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
The Tickling Tasset
The walls of this tavern are rounded.
Menu
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Kraken Plate. Fish and oyster plate.
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
Characters
- Liliana Diamondtree. Half-Elf Monk ♀
- Claire Massa. Human Priest ♀
- Abdul Bowes. Halfling Surgeon ♂
Rumours
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
- Blood Monastery provides a steady supply of peons.
Barty Ali's Inn
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Emyr Barrow. Halfling Erenagh ♂
- Morwen Quaresh. Elf Blacksmith ♀
- Sumesh Pierce. Human Courtier ⚥
Rumours
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
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