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The Black Sardonyx

Map of The Black Sardonyx

The name of this tavern changes every day.

Menu

  • Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
  • Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
  • Ale. A tavern staple.

Characters

  • Pallav Donovan. Half-Orc Warlock ♂
  • Simon Marshall. Human Brewer ♂
  • Sohali Autumn. Dwarf Ranger ♀

Rumours

  • The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
  • A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
  • The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.

The Muddling Charlatan

Map of The Muddling Charlatan

There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.

Menu

  • Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.

Characters

  • Jaden Colman. Dwarf Butcher ♂
  • Hugh Deakin. Dwarf Admiral ♂
  • Cloee Dresdain. Halfling Silversmith ♀

Rumours

  • Last month it rained fish.
  • The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
  • The butcher is thought to be a zombie.

The Flaky Arrow Taphouse

Map of The Flaky Arrow Taphouse

Two torches above the door are alive with blue fire.

Menu

  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
  • Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
  • Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.

Characters

  • Sibylle Ualas. Gnome Chiropractor ♀
  • Simone Vonner. Human Glassblower ♀
  • Bundringo Ironbolt. Dwarf Translator ⚥

Rumours

  • A nearby farm is haunted.
  • The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
  • The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.

The Exalted Mason

Map of The Exalted Mason

The sign above the door is worn with age.

Menu

  • White Wine. A classic.
  • Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
  • Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.

Characters

  • Elias Payne. Human Bowyer ♂
  • Lance Cunningham. Gnome Outlander ♂
  • Ember Oak. Gnome Gravedigger ♀

Rumours

  • You may summon any elemental at Cavern of the Word.
  • A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
  • One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.

The Yeoman And Cuirass

Map of The Yeoman And Cuirass

There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.

Menu

  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
  • Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious

Characters

  • Maz Weatherby. Tiefling Innkeeper ⚥
  • Makayla Watson. Dwarf Model ♀
  • Dottie Hogan. Gnome Farrier ♀

Rumours

  • One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
  • The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
  • A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.

The Flapping Antelope

Map of The Flapping Antelope

Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.

Menu

  • Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
  • Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.

Characters

  • Lana James. Tiefling Glassblower ♀
  • Rowan Abasi. Halfling Sage ⚥
  • Angie Summer. Half-Orc Cartographer ♀

Rumours

  • The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
  • The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.

Evonne Ironfist's Inn

Map of Evonne Ironfist's Inn

There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.

Menu

  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.
  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
  • Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.

Characters

  • Cole Smyth. Halfling Rogue ♂
  • Tamara Hume. Elf Acater ♀
  • Finley Shadeheart. Half-Orc Skomorokh ⚥

Rumours

  • No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
  • The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
  • Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.

The Vivid Void

Map of The Vivid Void

The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.

Menu

  • Green Spears. Roasted asparagus.
  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
  • Elfin Wine. Pairs well with pheasant.

Characters

  • Delia Silverleaf. Elf Waiter ♀
  • Klaudia Willow. Gnome Historian ♀
  • Celina Harber. Elf Burglar ♀

Rumours

  • The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
  • There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
  • It's said that bodies taken to Light of the Apprentice may return to life.

Jenny Hynes's Tavern

Map of Jenny Hynes's Tavern

Icicles hang from under the bar.

Menu

  • Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
  • Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.

Characters

  • Akdir Summer. Half-Orc Farrier ♂
  • Marina Summer. Gnome Cook ♀
  • Eve Echols. Tiefling Warlock ♀

Rumours

  • Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
  • A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
  • Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.

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