Taverns
The Loathsome Knife Taphouse
Card games are prohibited in this establishment.
Menu
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Finley Thom. Gnome Inquisitor ⚥
- Tenjon Amal. Tiefling Scholar ♂
- Max Pierce. Elf Bandit ⚥
Rumours
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- A giant ape is said to live near Chains of the Constable.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
The Betting Waferer
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Tomato Clam Chowder. Clam chowder with a tomato base.
Characters
- Sarab Broadbent. Half-Orc Assassin ⚥
- Sawyer Sybil. Half-Elf Fortune Teller ⚥
- Natar Marshall. Halfling Cardinal ♂
Rumours
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- A giant ape is said to live near Marcellus's Continent.
The Beslubbering Guard Tavern
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
Characters
- Jakob Oaktree. Half-Elf Rogue ♂
- Percival Cinders. Tiefling Earl ♂
- Mack Haggard. Half-Elf Farmhand ♂
Rumours
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- If you touch a glowing rock at Island of the Priest, you'll begin to age backward.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
The Son And Boa
There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.
Menu
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
Characters
- Bundringo Scott. Gnome Minister ⚥
- Wendall Alard. Elf Auctioneer ♂
- Sisco Rucker. Dwarf Chandler ⚥
Rumours
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
The Conserving Pardon
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
Characters
- Pete Stonesworn. Gnome Paladin ♂
- Sibylle Rook. Half-Elf Bloodletter ♀
- Pete Summer. Tiefling Business Owner ♂
Rumours
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- A large egg is near Glacial Forge.
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
The Shocking Goldbeater Tavern
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Frozen Apple Slices. It's an apple, but frozen.
Characters
- Max Summer. Halfling Bowyer ⚥
- Josua Goldtree. Half-Elf Ferryman ♂
- Nena Sweeny. Half-Orc Lady In Waiting ♀
Rumours
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- Cultists have come to town.
The Bear And Targe
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
Characters
- Logan Simpson. Human Swineherd ♂
- Dael Silvermoon. Half-Elf Thatcher ♀
- Marilyn Miller. Gnome Leatherworker ♀
Rumours
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
- Adventurers have gone missing at The Ultramarine City.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
The Witty Kingfisher
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
Characters
- Ralph Ashfield. Gnome Anthropologist ♂
- Marge Loch. Elf Charioteer ♀
- Olivier Terryn. Half-Orc Sergeant At Arms ⚥
Rumours
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
Liberty Lonerock's Inn
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
Characters
- Ivan Blackhammer. Dwarf Man At Arms ♂
- Sebastian Duval. Gnome Bargeman ♂
- Kashida Hogan. Tiefling Auctioneer ♀
Rumours
- Last month it rained fish.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
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