Taverns
Locale
The Surly Newt
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
Characters
- Riley Altharia. Half-Elf Illuminator ⚥
- Lionheart Jayid. Tiefling Oracle ♂
- Bernie Loch. Human Fence ⚥
Rumours
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
The Spreading Stringer
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
Characters
- Isis Roberts. Elf Gladiator ♀
- Claudia Hale. Half-Elf Watchmaker ♀
- Bob Nozzlenuck. Half-Elf Crime Boss ♂
Rumours
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
The Colporteur And Stringer
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
Characters
- Max Mervor. Half-Orc Brewer ⚥
- Galen Quaresh. Dwarf Courtier ♂
- Helena Wilton. Human Anthropologist ♀
Rumours
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
Ewan Belet's Inn
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Water. For boring people.
- Baked Shrimp Toast. It's toast, with shrimp on it, and then it's baked. Try to keep up.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
Characters
- John Michaels. Dwarf Druid ♂
- Ivor Bowes. Elf Cleric ♂
- Bernie Loudlegs. Halfling Scout ⚥
Rumours
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
The Remorseful Courtesan Taphouse
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Sticky caramel. A bowl of warm caramel with chocolate wafers to dip in.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
Characters
- Marcus Hume. Halfling Loan Shark ♂
- Olivier James. Human Ringmaster ⚥
- Rebecca Miller. Half-Elf Outlander ♀
Rumours
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
Cloee Ravage's Taphouse
There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.
Menu
- Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
Characters
- Femlin Desolation. Tiefling Bowyer ♂
- Vetack Greenleaf. Half-Elf Mercenary ♂
- Olivier Shalamayne. Gnome Crofter ⚥
Rumours
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
The Luxurious Colporteur Tavern
Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.
Menu
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Bernie Ali. Gnome Town Crier ⚥
- Jonas Hume. Half-Elf Juggler ♂
- Sisco Faelyn. Tiefling Craftsperson ⚥
Rumours
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
The Lonely Chrysoprase Taphouse
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Frozen Berries. These are good.
Characters
- Maz Carson. Tiefling Cartographer ⚥
- Ui Dunstan. Half-Orc Journalist ♂
- Joseph Selentia. Half-Elf Weaver ♂
Rumours
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
The Chandler And Sphinx
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Everything Soup. A meat based broth with a little bit of whatever is lying around.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
Characters
- River Ellis. Half-Orc Hofmeister ⚥
- Rebecca James. Half-Elf Auctioneer ♀
- Penelope Shortaxe. Dwarf Brewer ♀
Rumours
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
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