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The Flaky Fire Tavern

Map of The Flaky Fire Tavern

The sign above the door is brand new.

Menu

  • Goose Eggs. Boiled, fried, or scrambled.
  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
  • Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.

Characters

  • Sahin Masak. Half-Elf Herald ⚥
  • Leo Fae. Half-Orc Engineer ♂
  • Rashur Brocksby. Tiefling Burglar ♂

Rumours

  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
  • The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.

The Burly Boa Taphouse

Map of The Burly Boa Taphouse

This tavern is so small it's a wonder anyone can even enter it.

Menu

  • Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
  • Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
  • Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.

Characters

  • Sazi Arrias. Human Paladin ♀
  • Miles Lord. Human Gravedigger ♂
  • Maz Proudhands. Halfling Grocer ⚥

Rumours

  • An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
  • An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
  • One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.

The Scattering Mime

Map of The Scattering Mime

This is half a tavern, and half a library.

Menu

  • Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
  • Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
  • Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.

Characters

  • Fribbington Hume. Human Con Artist ⚥
  • Brian Huon. Elf Rat Catcher ♂
  • Simon Marshall. Tiefling Bartender ♂

Rumours

  • If you touch a glowing rock at Orren's Spire, you'll begin to age backward.
  • An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
  • was killed by wolves.

The Haunting Fire

Map of The Haunting Fire

There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.

Menu

  • Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
  • Blackened Cod. Freshly caught, freshly burnt.

Characters

  • Geoffrey Spring. Half-Orc Brewer ♂
  • Lawson Spall. Dwarf Wheelwright ♂
  • Laban Scott. Gnome Oracle ♂

Rumours

  • There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
  • The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
  • It was raining gold pieces last night.

The Noble And Agate

Map of The Noble And Agate

You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.

Menu

  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
  • Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
  • Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.

Characters

  • Elise Garnik. Gnome Brewer ♀
  • Jackson Orsan. Half-Orc Chancellor ♂
  • Stephanie Oak. Gnome Bear Leader ♀

Rumours

  • Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
  • There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
  • There seem to be more rats about.

The Calico And Pleasure

Map of The Calico And Pleasure

This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.

Menu

  • Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
  • Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.

Characters

  • Franklin Mournhell. Elf Model ♂
  • Elliot Haggard. Human Hatter ♂
  • Maverick Fae. Elf Pastry Chef ♂

Rumours

  • An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
  • Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
  • The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.

The Clarifying Parrot

Map of The Clarifying Parrot

The door seems to open from the bottom up.

Menu

  • Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
  • Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
  • Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.

Characters

  • Vivi Sebastian. Gnome Bear Leader ♀
  • Bob Gleeson. Elf Bishop ♂
  • Muriel Nighy. Halfling Witch ♀

Rumours

  • There is a bush which moves around near Leo's Island.
  • The constable was in a drunken fight.
  • A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.

The Hasty Bear

Map of The Hasty Bear

A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.

Menu

  • Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
  • Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
  • Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.

Characters

  • Kerry Loch. Halfling Leatherworker ♀
  • Lillian Hamilton. Dwarf Chimney Sweeper ♀
  • Orren Hemlock. Halfling Accountant ♂

Rumours

  • The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
  • It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
  • The town council answers to an evil god.

The Knife And Cutler

Map of The Knife And Cutler

There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.

Menu

  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
  • Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.

Characters

  • Kallum Shad. Elf Necromancer ♂
  • Charlie Huon. Halfling Flautist ⚥
  • Sebastian Wright. Dwarf Runaway ♂

Rumours

  • The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
  • The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
  • The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.

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