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The Exalted Ladle

Map of The Exalted Ladle

Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.

Menu

  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.

Characters

  • Max Scott. Human Assassin ⚥
  • Robert Alma. Halfling Exile ♂
  • Kallum Sweeny. Dwarf Chaplain ♂

Rumours

  • A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
  • A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
  • A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.

The Glover And Steward

Map of The Glover And Steward

There are clouds inside, nestled up against the roof.

Menu

  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.

Characters

  • Doran Northrend. Human Scout ⚥
  • Karth Marshall. Elf Cooper ♂
  • Walter Mur. Halfling Sorcerer ♂

Rumours

  • A cow was born nearby with two heads.
  • A new clothing store is going to open soon.
  • The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.

Theodora Abasi's Tavern

Map of Theodora Abasi's Tavern

Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.

Menu

  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
  • Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
  • Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.

Characters

  • Lola Ward. Human Silversmith ♀
  • Shark Norman. Halfling Cantor ♀
  • Joel Brightstar. Elf Crime Boss ♂

Rumours

  • There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
  • There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
  • The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.

Storm Firefang's Inn

Map of Storm Firefang's Inn

The tables here are old whiskey barrels.

Menu

  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
  • Ogre Eyeballs. A delicacy!
  • Gin. Where the juice?

Characters

  • Kasim Quaresh. Human Hersir ♂
  • Jen Stone. Gnome Athlete ♀
  • Ceri Reddy. Dwarf Business Owner ♀

Rumours

  • The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
  • A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
  • Three wizards live at Tanar's Volcano.

The Surly Antelope

Map of The Surly Antelope

The tavern seems to be largest building in town.

Menu

  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
  • Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.

Characters

  • Elise Sybil. Elf Rogue ♀
  • Sylvie Windrunner. Half-Elf Former Adventurer ♀
  • Petra Darkwood. Halfling Bard ♀

Rumours

  • A storm made of magical means is on its way.
  • A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
  • At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.

Dinan Huon's Inn

Map of Dinan Huon's Inn

The sign outside is covered in ice.

Menu

  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
  • Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.

Characters

  • Pallav Jayid. Elf Street Performer ♂
  • Maddie Wrynn. Half-Orc Veterinarian ♀
  • Cassius Malfoy. Dwarf Wizard ♂

Rumours

  • The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
  • Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
  • A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.

The Eldritch Penknife Taphouse

Map of The Eldritch Penknife Taphouse

The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew

Menu

  • Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
  • Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.

Characters

  • Max Mazdan. Dwarf Crofter ⚥
  • Karth Hynes. Dwarf Medic ♂
  • Sisco Gale. Half-Orc Sommelier ⚥

Rumours

  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
  • The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
  • The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.

The Sard And Queen

Map of The Sard And Queen

A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.

Menu

  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
  • Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.

Characters

  • Bashara Hillard. Human Rogue ♀
  • Christopher Michaels. Elf Cheesemaker ♂
  • Keeley Marshall. Half-Elf Road Master ♀

Rumours

  • Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
  • It was raining gold pieces last night.
  • Pit of the Guild is a great place to find a wife or husband.

The Minter And Lizard

Map of The Minter And Lizard

There are bookshelves lining the walls here.

Menu

  • Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.

Characters

  • Katrina Weston. Halfling Philosopher ♀
  • Liliana Firestorm. Tiefling Veteran ♀
  • Maz Carson. Dwarf Naperer ⚥

Rumours

  • A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
  • There are mushrooms which grow at The Teal Ice Crystals that control your mind.
  • The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.

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