Taverns
Locale
The Shedding Hanop
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
Characters
- Alam Weston. Human Hofmeister ♂
- Duck Frost. Human Minister ♂
- Larson Colman. Human Priest ♂
Rumours
- A giant bird has been spotted near Town of the Pound.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
The Mead And Lynx
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Helsora Ashig. Gnome Beekeeper ♀
- Kasandra Pierre-Dupois. Halfling Painter ♀
- Arios Scott. Dwarf Sergeant At Arms ♂
Rumours
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
The Mangled Cook
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
Characters
- Yazid Massa. Halfling Event Planner ♀
- Doran Summer. Dwarf Druid ⚥
- Oisin Loch. Half-Elf Charioteer ♂
Rumours
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
- was killed by an evil wizard.
The Loggerheaded Captain
The bartender has a pet monkey. Mr. Jingles more or less helps with things.
Menu
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Ahsoka Alhara. Elf Watchmaker ♀
- Lena Hynes. Half-Orc Bridle Maker ♀
- Badaar Pierce. Elf Chaplain ♂
Rumours
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Airship of the Mana Ministry.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
The Cannon And Hide
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
Characters
- Celina Oak. Half-Elf Acolyte ♀
- Kharda Orsan. Dwarf Man At Arms ♀
- Drangor Goldtree. Half-Elf Madman ♂
Rumours
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
The Mother And Buckler
It looks like someone is repairing the stoop.
Menu
- Goose Eggs. Boiled, fried, or scrambled.
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
Characters
- Neil Truthseeker. Halfling Barber Surgeon ♂
- Claudia Miller. Elf Goldsmith ♀
- Ivor Stormtiger. Half-Orc Wizard ♂
Rumours
- A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
The Quack And Anchorite
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
Characters
- Ruther Urean. Halfling Exterminator ♂
- Canton Hawkwing. Half-Orc Singer ♂
- Elliot Pierce. Halfling Fighter ♂
Rumours
- A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
The Binding Fueller
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Yasmin Ferrier. Dwarf Dutchess ♀
- Winona Dresdain. Half-Orc Bailiff ♀
- Calla Alma. Dwarf Guard ♀
Rumours
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
The Ironclad Antelope
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Eldar Abbey. Elf Book Binder ♂
- Sumesh Blaze. Tiefling Poet ⚥
- Bedelia Norton. Elf Gameskeeper ♀
Rumours
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
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