Taverns
Locale
The Cook And Tower
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
Characters
- Marge Mervor. Dwarf Jailer ♀
- Rebecca Mervor. Half-Elf Sailmaker ♀
- Dmitri Ashbringer. Half-Orc Fire Eater ♂
Rumours
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- There is war brewing to the east.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
The Radiating Favor
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
Characters
- Weyland Stonestorm. Half-Orc Cleaner ♂
- Dov Smyth. Tiefling Druid ♂
- Jackson Deverin. Elf Beggar ♂
Rumours
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
The Ample Star
Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.
Menu
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
Characters
- Valnis Nighy. Elf Lecturer ♀
- Sylvia Orsan. Elf Fighter ♀
- Candice Pierce. Dwarf Notary ♀
Rumours
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- Hardwin's Chains is a great place to find a wife or husband.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
The Idiotic Pickerel Taphouse
Only vegetarian food is served here.
Menu
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
Characters
- Mace Nighy. Gnome Fisher ♂
- Max Poots. Dwarf Grocer ⚥
- Marlon Michaels. Dwarf Paladin ♂
Rumours
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
The Stork And Doctor
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
Characters
- Jarrad Reece. Gnome Knight ♂
- River Hickory. Half-Elf Hofmeister ⚥
- Athol Roberts. Halfling Bard ♀
Rumours
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
The Supposing Quarter
No weapons are allowed in here.
Menu
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
Characters
- Metjen Anwen. Gnome Flautist ♂
- Fribbington Spall. Tiefling Surgeon ⚥
- Alam Abbey. Dwarf Journalist ♂
Rumours
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to The Pear Shipwreck.
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
The Phoning Chapman
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Max Marid. Gnome Woodcutter ⚥
- Laurie Marshall. Tiefling Bishop ♀
- Sawyer Todd. Half-Elf Veteran ⚥
Rumours
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
Elias Bozier's Inn
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
Characters
- Mary Zaros. Elf Tutor ♀
- Max Dunstan. Dwarf Paladin ⚥
- Jody Belet. Dwarf Gentleman ♀
Rumours
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- The barkeep likes to get in fights.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
The Covering Butler
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
Characters
- Max Gaelen. Halfling Cobbler ⚥
- Alyx Zaros. Gnome Lady In Waiting ♀
- Edgar Mervor. Half-Orc Auctioneer ♂
Rumours
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- A star in the night sky has moved.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
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