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The Splendid Mason Inn

Map of The Splendid Mason Inn

Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.

Menu

  • Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
  • Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
  • Water. For boring people.

Characters

  • Sigrid Dalton. Human Houndmaster ♀
  • Mary Roundtree. Half-Orc Former Adventurer ♀
  • Kendra Pierce. Halfling Cleric ♀

Rumours

  • Three wizards live at Forge of the Gold.
  • Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
  • There are no animals in the forest anymore.

The Forester And Mistress

Map of The Forester And Mistress

Only half orcs work at this tavern.

Menu

  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
  • Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
  • Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!

Characters

  • Seymor Shalamayne. Human Spy ♂
  • Yusef Duraz. Dwarf Actor ♂
  • Riley Harber. Dwarf Sage ⚥

Rumours

  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
  • The barkeep likes to get in fights.
  • The trees here are alive.

The Cracking Rogue

Map of The Cracking Rogue

The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.

Menu

  • Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
  • Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
  • Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.

Characters

  • Gert Marshall. Half-Elf Thatcher ♂
  • Yasmin Everett. Gnome Fighter ♀
  • Eden Duval. Tiefling Ward ⚥

Rumours

  • A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
  • The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.

The Falconer And Riser

Map of The Falconer And Riser

The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.

Menu

  • Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.

Characters

  • Charlie Rowan. Halfling Painter ⚥
  • Nikolas Hale. Half-Elf Sage ♂
  • Nina Alhara. Halfling Paladin ♀

Rumours

  • The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
  • A circus is coming to town.
  • Three wizards live at Jack's Cottage.

Jessica Malfoy's Tavern

Map of Jessica Malfoy's Tavern

Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.

Menu

  • Bumbleberry Smoothie. Dessert before dinner. Yes.
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
  • Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.

Characters

  • Jarrad Molyneaux. Human Warlock ♂
  • Neil Amal. Halfling Healer ♂
  • Sawyer Ashfield. Gnome Architect ⚥

Rumours

  • An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
  • Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
  • A writer is interviewing local people for some book.

The Armor And Bawd

Map of The Armor And Bawd

A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.
  • Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.

Characters

  • Brogan Zaros. Halfling Museum Curator ♂
  • Rodney Wrynn. Halfling Minstrel ♂
  • Felicity Deverin. Half-Elf Bishop ♀

Rumours

  • The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
  • A large egg is near Morwen's Castle.
  • Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.

The Dankish Ice

Map of The Dankish Ice

Only women work at this tavern.

Menu

  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
  • Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
  • Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.

Characters

  • Sylvie Bowes. Half-Orc Translator ♀
  • Jonas Winterheart. Elf Carpenter ♂
  • Rey Pierce. Human Lamplight ♂

Rumours

  • A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
  • Two orcs fought for dominance at Waterfall of the Bawd.
  • A large lizard was seen nearby.

The Prickly Chrysolite Inn

Map of The Prickly Chrysolite Inn

There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.

Menu

  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
  • Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.

Characters

  • Taylor Knight. Tiefling Baker ⚥
  • Sumesh Shadowstripe. Half-Orc Philosopher ⚥
  • Summer Scott. Human Singer ♀

Rumours

  • The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
  • A large lizard was seen nearby.
  • is on the run from someone.

The Tired Heron Tavern

Map of The Tired Heron Tavern

There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.

Menu

  • Bread Pudding. A delightful treat.
  • Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.

Characters

  • Angar Walker. Elf Tutor ♂
  • Lorelei Roderick. Elf Chiropractor ♀
  • Eden Darwin. Tiefling Singer ⚥

Rumours

  • There seem to be more rats about.
  • The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
  • One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.

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