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The Buckler And Pantler

Map of The Buckler And Pantler

Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.

Menu

  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
  • Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.

Characters

  • Crispin Enola. Gnome Street Performer ♂
  • Frances Ward. Half-Orc Village Idiot ♀
  • Roan Quinn. Half-Orc Mage ♂

Rumours

  • A giant bird has been spotted near Cassie's Outpost.
  • was killed by an evil wizard.
  • Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.

Richard Moonblossom's Taphouse

Map of Richard Moonblossom's Taphouse

A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.

Menu

  • Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
  • Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.

Characters

  • Bob Wright. Human Paladin ♂
  • Olivia Selentia. Human Pastry Chef ♀
  • Helen Brown. Gnome Florist ♀

Rumours

  • It's said that bodies taken to The Periwinkle Zeppelin may return to life.
  • A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.

The Butler And Horse

Map of The Butler And Horse

The workers here wear red robes.

Menu

  • Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
  • Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
  • Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.

Characters

  • Ruth Roberts. Half-Elf Silversmith ♀
  • Bernie Lucas. Half-Elf Bard ⚥
  • Celina Frost. Dwarf Apprentice ♀

Rumours

  • It's said that bodies taken to Hawke's Circle may return to life.
  • There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
  • There are mushrooms which grow at Village of Artists that control your mind.

The Froward Dungeon

Map of The Froward Dungeon

This tavern floats a foot off of the ground.

Menu

  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
  • Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.

Characters

  • Bella Deverin. Half-Elf Goldsmith ♀
  • Isis Hogan. Halfling Sheriff ♀
  • Maz Carter. Half-Orc Soothsayer ⚥

Rumours

  • swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
  • It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
  • Purple worms are heading straight for the town.

The Ruttish Collier Taphouse

Map of The Ruttish Collier Taphouse

Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.

Menu

  • Pan Cake. A thin cake made in a pan. Is it breakfast, is it dessert? Why not both!
  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.

Characters

  • Fribbington Crump. Half-Orc Event Planner ⚥
  • Ragnar Skullcrusher. Half-Orc Refugee ♂
  • Winona Kensley. Human Urchin ♀

Rumours

  • A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
  • Someone summoned a demon.
  • At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.

Kallum Ashig's Taphouse

Map of Kallum Ashig's Taphouse

The beds are full and luxurious.

Menu

  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.
  • Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious

Characters

  • Cyntia Marshall. Dwarf Abbess ♀
  • Jessica Bane. Tiefling Dealer ♀
  • Teyr Carson. Gnome Book Binder ♀

Rumours

  • A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
  • Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
  • There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.

The Little Earth

Map of The Little Earth

This tavern has no kitchen.

Menu

  • Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
  • Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
  • Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.

Characters

  • Dina Monroe. Half-Elf Beggar ♀
  • Charlie Quinn. Tiefling Undertaker ⚥
  • Finley Everett. Halfling Model ⚥

Rumours

  • The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
  • The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
  • The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.

The Rotting Bodkin

Map of The Rotting Bodkin

Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.

Menu

  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
  • Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.

Characters

  • Olivier Browntree. Halfling Wine Maker ⚥
  • Bundringo Rowe. Elf Spy ⚥
  • Cora Pierce. Dwarf Priest ♀

Rumours

  • The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
  • The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
  • Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.

The Jovial Sable Tavern

Map of The Jovial Sable Tavern

The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.

Menu

  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.

Characters

  • Bundringo Norton. Tiefling Flautist ⚥
  • Tanar Deverin. Tiefling Minister ♂
  • Parker Hickory. Half-Orc Historian ⚥

Rumours

  • The barkeep likes to get in fights.
  • It's going to snow.
  • One man in town claims he can control insects.

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