Taverns
Locale
Brogan Blackclaw's Taphouse
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Edgar White. Half-Elf Barbarian ♂
- Phoebe Crump. Gnome Charcoal Burner ♀
- Emily Lord. Half-Elf Wheelwright ♀
Rumours
- The best breakfast you can get is served at Continent of the Shield.
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
The Mealy Heron Inn
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- 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.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
Characters
- Makayla Travis. Half-Orc Street Performer ♀
- Zie Rook. Gnome Man At Arms ♀
- Carys Frost. Human Gunsmith ♀
Rumours
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
Killian Molyneaux's Taphouse
Rumor is a yeti works in the kitchen.
Menu
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
Characters
- Ricky Morningstar. Elf Illuminator ♂
- Emily Honeyfur. Half-Orc Man At Arms ♀
- Tami Quaresh. Gnome Sommelier ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- Frederick's Snake was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
The Fishmonger And Snake
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Water. For boring people.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Jelen Roderick. Elf Essayist ♂
- Bernie Urean. Halfling Former Adventurer ⚥
- Makayla Karim. Tiefling Sailor ♀
Rumours
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
Hart Potter's Taphouse
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Roger Masak. Dwarf Minstrel ♂
- Olivier Shadowcloak. Halfling Tailor ⚥
- Falk White. Dwarf Rogue ♂
Rumours
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- There have been human sacrifices at Nadeera's Zeppelin.
The Droning Pick Taphouse
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
Characters
- Geoffrey Lucas. Human Event Planner ♂
- Fletcher Gleeson. Human Scholar ♂
- Weston Hume. Dwarf Biologist ♂
Rumours
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
Ashet Shadowmourne's Inn
There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.
Menu
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
Characters
- Reuben Hemlock. Elf Goldsmith ♂
- Elias Faelyn. Elf Sheriff ♂
- Alaysia Mervor. Half-Elf Seer ♀
Rumours
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
The Fearing Topaz
There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.
Menu
- Bumbleberry Smoothie. Dessert before dinner. Yes.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
Characters
- Nigel Hasan. Elf Cutpurse ♂
- Sumesh Beech. Elf Bard ⚥
- Stella Harber. Dwarf Rat Catcher ♀
Rumours
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- Three wizards live at Island of the Belfry.
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
The Mammering Page Taphouse
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
Characters
- Ruby Reddy. Half-Elf Gameskeeper ♀
- River Stonesworn. Dwarf Hersir ⚥
- Luna Quietfoot. Gnome Warlock ♀
Rumours
- A new church is being built in town.
- Last month it rained fish.
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
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