Taverns
Locale
The Man And Griffin
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Dragon Fish. A spicy fish dish.
- brown Sugar Glazed Salmon. Sweet and salty and fishy
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
Characters
- Teyr Anwen. Half-Orc Elder ♀
- Michael Greenflower. Half-Elf Ropemaker ♂
- Kylie Cinders. Tiefling Cheesemaker ♀
Rumours
- A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- If you touch a glowing rock at Shipwreck of the Shield, you'll begin to age backward.
The Loving Yale Inn
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
Characters
- Fiana Rook. Halfling Cult Leader ♀
- Sophie Elonil. Elf Roper ♀
- Caitlin Hume. Half-Elf Minstrel ♀
Rumours
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
- A local girl has gone missing.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
The Meager Void Tavern
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
Characters
- Parker Lord. Tiefling Guard ⚥
- Mary Pegg. Half-Elf Princess ♀
- Mushin Harber. Halfling General ♂
Rumours
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
The Princess And Watchman
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
Characters
- Akdir Belet. Human Bard ♂
- Michael Pierce. Halfling Elder ♂
- Renee Sweeny. Tiefling Seamstress ♀
Rumours
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
- A giant bird has been spotted near Parker's Colosseum.
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
Baasim Vassan's Inn
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
Characters
- Fribbington Alard. Tiefling Apothecary ⚥
- Finley Winter. Human Poultry Keeper ⚥
- Nick Nighy. Half-Elf Magician ♂
Rumours
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- Lord Grandborne is coming to town.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
Helena Carrion's Inn
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
Characters
- Hana Whitethorn. Halfling Lead Servant ♀
- Marlon Jones. Dwarf Fire Eater ♂
- Zaeim Pegg. Human Cheesemaker ♂
Rumours
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
The Maid And Master
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
Characters
- Lacy James. Halfling Translator ♀
- Sumesh Quaresh. Gnome Wagoner ⚥
- Clementine Turner. Human Druid ♀
Rumours
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
The Calico And Glover
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Bebe Clarke. Elf Knight ♀
- Henry Clarke. Halfling Charlatan ♂
- Dolan Todd. Dwarf Refugee ♂
Rumours
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
The Drafty Shield Taphouse
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
Characters
- Mervyn Selwyn. Tiefling Architect ♂
- Paddy Donovan. Half-Orc Madman ♂
- Lucia Briggs. Elf Acolyte ♀
Rumours
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
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