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The Viper And Page

Map of The Viper And Page

This tavern is currently out of ale.

Menu

  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
  • Gazpacho. Cold soup.
  • Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.

Characters

  • Falk Ashfield. Half-Orc Tax Collector ♂
  • Daisy Banes. Human Undertaker ♀
  • George Windrunner. Tiefling Cheesemaker ♂

Rumours

  • is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
  • It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
  • The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.

Yoko Destrier's Inn

Map of Yoko Destrier's Inn

The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.

Menu

  • Miner's Pie. Chicken pot pie.
  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
  • Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.

Characters

  • Qualen Barlow. Elf Rogue ♂
  • Galen Molyneaux. Halfling Erenagh ♂
  • Katja Elonil. Human Painter ♀

Rumours

  • Lighthouse of the Stove provides a steady supply of peons.
  • The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
  • There is a bush which moves around near Elias's Platform.

The Farmer And Brewer

Map of The Farmer And Brewer

The two story tavern has a top floor which magically slowly rotates.

Menu

  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.

Characters

  • Roan Hamid. Halfling Astronomer ♂
  • Landon Ashfield. Human Pawn Shop Owner ♂
  • Mercy Duraz. Dwarf Crofter ♀

Rumours

  • The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
  • The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
  • Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.

The Prestigious Owl Inn

Map of The Prestigious Owl Inn

The tavern has a fighting pit out back.

Menu

  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.

Characters

  • Bashara Todd. Gnome Troubadour ♀
  • Daisy Sweeny. Human Acater ♀
  • Hector Hardaxe. Half-Orc Erenagh ♂

Rumours

  • A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
  • A local township may be preparing for war.

The Abiding Boa

Map of The Abiding Boa

The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew

Menu

  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
  • Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
  • Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.

Characters

  • Katja Weatherby. Human Barmaid ♀
  • Eldar Kensley. Dwarf Cook ♂
  • River Lesley. Half-Orc Bishop ⚥

Rumours

  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
  • The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
  • The lake nearby vanished five days ago.

The Feather And Monastery

Map of The Feather And Monastery

The door to this tavern is always locked.

Menu

  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
  • Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious

Characters

  • Sarab Erwin. Human Gravedigger ⚥
  • Taylor Todd. Halfling Makeup Artist ⚥
  • Alicia Ironlatch. Dwarf Makeup Artist ♀

Rumours

  • One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
  • There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
  • If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Gowen's Island.

The Weary Penny Tavern

Map of The Weary Penny Tavern

You must crawl through a two foot tall door to enter this tavern.

Menu

  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
  • Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.

Characters

  • Edgar Silverleaf. Half-Elf Roper ♂
  • Frances Haggard. Half-Orc Druid ♀
  • Oliver Black. Elf Book Binder ♂

Rumours

  • There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
  • Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
  • A man new to town is selling magical weapons.

The Pribbling Mailer

Map of The Pribbling Mailer

No one may talk in this tavern.

Menu

  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.

Characters

  • Max Altharia. Elf Tailor ⚥
  • Munir Dempsy. Half-Orc Poultry Keeper ♂
  • Nayeli Norman. Half-Orc Sergeant At Arms ♀

Rumours

  • The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
  • A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
  • A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.

The Sparrow And Sardonyx

Map of The Sparrow And Sardonyx

The bartender will juggle 5 knives for 1 gp.

Menu

  • Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
  • Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
  • Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.

Characters

  • Barty Brightstar. Halfling Therapist ♂
  • Del Hale. Half-Orc Thatcher ♂
  • Ismael Barrow. Gnome Minstrel ♂

Rumours

  • The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
  • An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
  • The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.

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