Taverns
The Bruising Watersellar
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
Characters
- Charlie Roderick. Half-Elf Dancer ⚥
- Lisa Whisperwind. Gnome Crime Boss ♀
- Percival Wazels. Half-Orc Assassin ♂
Rumours
- There is war brewing to the east.
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
Ewan Barlow's Taphouse
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- White Wine. A classic.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Jaden Loch. Half-Orc Butcher ♂
- Lincoln Erwin. Tiefling Sculptor ♂
- Parker Terryn. Human Barbarian ⚥
Rumours
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
The Perceiving Tower
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
Characters
- Graak Norman. Half-Orc Wizard ♂
- Mercy Schmidt. Halfling Bargeman ♀
- Seymor Diamondtree. Half-Elf Gardener ♂
Rumours
- If you touch a glowing rock at Statue of the Cantor, you'll begin to age backward.
- A dragon was killed at Temple of Living Vine.
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
The Diver And Rogue
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
Characters
- Melissa Erwin. Halfling Juggler ♀
- Godfrey Darkwood. Halfling Business Owner ♂
- George Clarke. Gnome Scop ♂
Rumours
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
- If you go to Shrine of the Pound, you can be healed.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
The Scrawny Chalcedony Inn
Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.
Menu
- Nut Bread. Kind of sweet. Pretty good and filling.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
Characters
- Frances Altharia. Halfling Jester ♀
- Finley Mowbry. Human Painter ⚥
- Femlin Reece. Dwarf Wrestler ♂
Rumours
- Cultists have come to town.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
The Tooth And Caltrop
Each table has a small cooking station set in the center so guests may cook food they bring.
Menu
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Fried Pickles. So salty but sooo good!
Characters
- Aviad Thom. Human Druid ♂
- Landon Deverin. Halfling Tailor ♂
- Donal Cruise. Dwarf Wizard's Apprentice ♂
Rumours
- A storm made of magical means is on its way.
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
The Cannon And Man
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
Characters
- Valeria Norman. Half-Orc Troubadour ♀
- Malcolm Cruise. Halfling Sage ♂
- Hanks Zaros. Gnome Toll Keeper ♂
Rumours
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
The Spoon And Canon
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Aptal Greene. Halfling Castellan ♂
- Dottie Ghani. Halfling Charcoal Burner ♀
- Jeffrey Turner. Elf Exile ♂
Rumours
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
The Carter And Stove
Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.
Menu
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
Characters
- Hawke Pierre-Dupois. Half-Orc Sommelier ♀
- Jenny Pierce. Human Witch ♀
- Ruby Bane. Tiefling Healer ♀
Rumours
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
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