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The Woolcomber And Woman

Map of The Woolcomber And Woman

There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.

Menu

  • Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
  • Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
  • Mutton. Meat? We think.

Characters

  • Valeria Sorra. Human Cotter ♀
  • Daphne Gleeson. Half-Elf Hermit ♀
  • Calla Leaffall. Halfling Marshall ♀

Rumours

  • A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
  • It's said that bodies taken to Shrine of Archelon may return to life.
  • The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.

The Peacock And Arrow

Map of The Peacock And Arrow

There is a strange inscription above the door.

Menu

  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
  • Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.

Characters

  • Falk Shalamayne. Halfling Philosopher ♂
  • Lana Greenflower. Elf Chancellor ♀
  • Kallum Loch. Elf Admiral ♂

Rumours

  • A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
  • Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
  • The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.

The Ward And Buffoon

Map of The Ward And Buffoon

The two story tavern has a top floor which magically slowly rotates.

Menu

  • Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
  • Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.

Characters

  • Talwyn Wolfbrother. Human Steward ♀
  • Runar Mur. Halfling Scop ♂
  • Alyx Huon. Half-Elf Mortician ♀

Rumours

  • swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
  • There's an ancient red dragon at Helena's Tent.
  • The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.

The Fragrant Unicorn

Map of The Fragrant Unicorn

This tavern floats a foot off of the ground.

Menu

  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
  • Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.

Characters

  • Katarina Ferrier. Half-Elf Rogue ♀
  • Daisy Korsk. Halfling Acrobat ♀
  • Elise Mowbry. Halfling Journalist ♀

Rumours

  • A local township may be preparing for war.
  • An undead adventurer saved a princess.
  • The Queen has been cursed.

The Creating Gold

Map of The Creating Gold

There's a magical drink on the menu for 10 gp that will make you grow five feet for an hour.

Menu

  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
  • Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.

Characters

  • Charlotte Brown. Elf Gentleman ♀
  • Haryk Erwin. Dwarf Cultist ♂
  • Manuel Hynes. Halfling Prophet ♂

Rumours

  • Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
  • There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
  • Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.

Tami Leaffall's Tavern

Map of Tami Leaffall's Tavern

The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.

Menu

  • Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
  • Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.
  • Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.

Characters

  • Tarc Deadeye. Half-Orc King ♂
  • Dax Sybil. Tiefling Cotter ♂
  • Lola Loch. Elf Cooper ♀

Rumours

  • The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
  • It's said that bodies taken to Cottage of the Pardoner may return to life.
  • A local township may be preparing for war.

The Lopsided Locksmith

Map of The Lopsided Locksmith

You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.

Menu

  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
  • Roast Pheasant. Pairs well with the wine.
  • Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.

Characters

  • Dieter Norman. Half-Orc Nurse ♂
  • Sylvie Scott. Gnome Servant ♀
  • Alondra Alhara. Half-Orc Celebrity ♀

Rumours

  • Someone hid treasure in town.
  • The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
  • It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.

The Loyal Fabric

Map of The Loyal Fabric

The door to this tavern is always locked.

Menu

  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.

Characters

  • Katya Alhara. Half-Orc Scientist ♀
  • Eden Silverback. Half-Orc Archaeologist ⚥
  • Devlan Gale. Elf Scullion ♂

Rumours

  • Werewolves have been seen nearby.
  • Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
  • Last month it rained fish.

The Vapid Quack

Map of The Vapid Quack

The sign above the door is clearly broken.

Menu

  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
  • Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
  • Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.

Characters

  • Jedrek Crewe. Human Captain Of The Guard ♂
  • Parker Stormrage. Half-Elf Philosopher ⚥
  • Max Roderick. Gnome Cardinal ⚥

Rumours

  • The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
  • A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
  • The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.

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