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The Disapproving Void

Map of The Disapproving Void

It's uncomfortably warm inside.

Menu

  • Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
  • Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
  • Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.

Characters

  • Calla Fae. Human Illusionist ♀
  • Reuben Rucker. Half-Orc Fisher ♂
  • Gert Marshall. Human Makeup Artist ♂

Rumours

  • There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
  • A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
  • Thieves have targeted nearby farms.

The Radiant Penknife Tavern

Map of The Radiant Penknife Tavern

There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.

Menu

  • Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
  • Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.

Characters

  • Hana Oak. Half-Elf Ringmaster ♀
  • Maz Kastrix. Half-Orc Servant ⚥
  • Alam Enola. Tiefling Baker ♂

Rumours

  • A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
  • The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
  • A young man was seen sinking into the ground.

The Cruel Horse Inn

Map of The Cruel Horse Inn

The floor is sticky. Ew.

Menu

  • Blackened Cod. Freshly caught, freshly burnt.
  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.

Characters

  • Riley Davis. Dwarf Thatcher ⚥
  • Bundringo Ali. Half-Elf Cult Leader ⚥
  • Olivier Hynes. Half-Orc Skomorokh ⚥

Rumours

  • The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
  • You may summon any elemental at Michael's Menhir.
  • A new weapons store is going to open soon.

The Linen And Shilling

Map of The Linen And Shilling

No one may talk in this tavern.

Menu

  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.

Characters

  • Finley Molyneaux. Tiefling Ward ⚥
  • Finley Mattell. Half-Orc Warlock ⚥
  • Felicity Alma. Elf Butcher ♀

Rumours

  • A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
  • The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
  • There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.

The Jolly Knife Taphouse

Map of The Jolly Knife Taphouse

A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.

Menu

  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.

Characters

  • Rowan Clarke. Dwarf Seer ⚥
  • Bundringo Reddy. Half-Orc Hermit ⚥
  • Natalia Redtusk. Half-Orc Ward ♀

Rumours

  • A new clothing store is going to open soon.
  • One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
  • Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.

Laurel Shadepelt's Inn

Map of Laurel Shadepelt's Inn

A sign behind the bar reads NO MAGIC in large block letters.

Menu

  • Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
  • Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
  • Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.

Characters

  • Miles Whisperwind. Gnome Tanner ♂
  • Olivia Rucker. Human Druid ♀
  • Morwen Cunningham. Gnome Nun ♀

Rumours

  • Two orcs fought for dominance at The Cerulean Cottage.
  • Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
  • An invisible man has been creating problems in town.

The Cheap Princess Taphouse

Map of The Cheap Princess Taphouse

Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.

Menu

  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
  • Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.

Characters

  • Bella Ghani. Human Druid ♀
  • Henry Diamondtree. Elf Librarian ♂
  • Marcelin Scott. Gnome Alcoholic ♀

Rumours

  • Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
  • The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
  • Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.

The Cutler And Friar

Map of The Cutler And Friar

This tavern is currently out of ale.

Menu

  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.

Characters

  • Charlie Abbey. Half-Orc Barber ⚥
  • Eldar Oak. Halfling Cutpurse ♂
  • Joseph Black. Half-Orc Accountant ♂

Rumours

  • Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
  • There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
  • A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.

The Misty Hilt Taphouse

Map of The Misty Hilt Taphouse

You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.

Menu

  • Water. For boring people.
  • Sticky caramel. A bowl of warm caramel with chocolate wafers to dip in.
  • Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.

Characters

  • Sarab Weston. Human First Mate ⚥
  • Maz Duval. Elf Business Owner ⚥
  • Lawson Sorra. Dwarf Paladin ♂

Rumours

  • It's almost time to pay taxes.
  • The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
  • A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.

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