Taverns
Locale
Paul The Fierce's Tavern
Some sort of strange shrubbery is growing across the stoop.
Menu
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
Characters
- Salvatore Turner. Half-Orc Priest ♂
- Mushin Pierce. Gnome Druid ♂
- Gowen Norton. Human Urchin ♂
Rumours
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Tomb of the Vassal.
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
Seymor Pierce's Tavern
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
Characters
- Henry Haggard. Half-Orc Charlatan ♂
- Vivian Gellar. Dwarf Barber Surgeon ♀
- Parker Ironlatch. Dwarf Oracle ⚥
Rumours
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
The Riser And Pleasure
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
- Gin. Where the juice?
Characters
- Avery Mervor. Elf Scholar ⚥
- River Azkhar. Dwarf Bouncer ⚥
- Riley Loudlegs. Gnome Sommelier ⚥
Rumours
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- The local constable is a vampire.
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
The Conscious Acre
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Parker Belet. Halfling Knight ⚥
- Del Simpson. Human Sorcerer ♂
- Durante Summer. Human Count ♂
Rumours
- The town council answers to an evil god.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
The Blushing Pardon Inn
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Dawn Hemlock. Gnome Skomorokh ♀
- Elias Oak. Elf Sorcerer ♂
- Michelle Ferrier. Dwarf Boatman ♀
Rumours
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
The Advising Bone
The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
Characters
- Selene Briggs. Tiefling Medic ♀
- Daventry Hickory. Half-Orc Courtier ♂
- Parker Barrow. Gnome Necromancer ⚥
Rumours
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
- A local girl has gone missing.
The Scrawny Cowherd Taphouse
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Nelson Monroe. Gnome Chef ♂
- Riley Diamondtree. Elf Exorcist ⚥
- Dmitri Gaelen. Gnome Chef ♂
Rumours
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
Turok Wilbur's Taphouse
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Fried Pickles. So salty but sooo good!
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
Characters
- Avery Mur. Gnome Castellan ⚥
- Petra Nozzlenuck. Elf Veterinarian ♀
- Henry Haggard. Elf Healer ♂
Rumours
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
- A large egg is near Madoc's Town.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
The Haunting Chef Inn
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Roast Pheasant. Pairs well with the wine.
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
Characters
- Doran Mervor. Elf Cultist ⚥
- Mercy Terryn. Gnome Bouncer ♀
- Kashida Broadbent. Dwarf Cabbie ♀
Rumours
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
- A large egg is near Marge's Crater.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
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