Taverns
Locale
The Serene Falchion Taphouse
There are paintings of flowers on each wall.
Menu
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
Characters
- Parker Terryn. Tiefling Gymnast ⚥
- Ahsoka Selwyn. Halfling Ward ♀
- Yasmeen Stonesworn. Human Witch ♀
Rumours
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
- A local girl has gone missing.
Oliver Ironbolt's Tavern
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
Characters
- Sahin Vonner. Elf Watchman ⚥
- Doran Rowe. Human Mage ⚥
- Gareth Laroque. Dwarf Weaver ♂
Rumours
- It's going to snow.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- It's said that bodies taken to Airship of the Inventors Ministry may return to life.
The Gleeking Purse
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
Characters
- Dan Stonesworn. Half-Orc Hatter ♂
- Marcus Amal. Half-Orc Count ♂
- Dolan Zantus. Half-Orc Pastry Chef ♂
Rumours
- There have been human sacrifices at Land of Rippling Seasons.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
The Currish Beadle Taphouse
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
Characters
- Ember Monroe. Halfling Magician ♀
- Honey Kovak. Dwarf Priest ♀
- Sawyer Lucas. Half-Elf Merchant ⚥
Rumours
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
- Adventurers have gone missing at Island of the Chalcedony.
The Reeky Footpad Tavern
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
Characters
- Gavin Lachlan. Tiefling Hersir ♂
- Parker Deadeye. Elf Steward ⚥
- Rowan Stonesworn. Half-Elf Stablehand ⚥
Rumours
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- There is a bush which moves around near Neil's Cave.
The Queasy Saddle
The windows have iron bars over them.
Menu
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Pureed Fish Dish. Excellent choice for those missing teeth.
- Orc Mash. A mash made for orcs, not from orc. Whatever meat, veggies, etc is laying around.
Characters
- Maz Terryn. Tiefling Watchmaker ⚥
- Gowen Roundtree. Elf Abbot ♂
- Roan Whisperwind. Human Shipwright ♂
Rumours
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
- Three people have gone missing from town.
The Shocking Ladle
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
Characters
- Lilith Reece. Elf Loan Shark ♀
- Kalak Scott. Halfling Sorcerer ♂
- Aubrey Hale. Dwarf Rogue ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
The Nervous Falchion Inn
The bartender here is a ghost.
Menu
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
Characters
- Jonas Miller. Tiefling Almoner ♂
- Laura Hynes. Half-Elf Ranger ♀
- Sumesh Sweeny. Dwarf Roper ⚥
Rumours
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
Hassan Bradley's Tavern
Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.
Menu
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
Characters
- Luna Shadowmourne. Half-Orc Tailor ♀
- Sohali Freeman. Dwarf Auditor ♀
- Ivana Mulgrew. Half-Elf Wrestler ♀
Rumours
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- The Queen has been cursed.
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