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The Speaking Vulture

Map of The Speaking Vulture

The bar in this tavern is covered in glowing fungi.

Menu

  • Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
  • Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.

Characters

  • Finley Pierce. Tiefling Event Planner ⚥
  • Lola Stonesworn. Half-Orc Anthropologist ♀
  • Caitlin El-Hasan. Elf Charlatan ♀

Rumours

  • An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
  • One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
  • A travelling salesman is coming to town.

The Dipsa And Purse

Map of The Dipsa And Purse

The sign above the door is brand new.

Menu

  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.

Characters

  • Jeffrey Oak. Elf Road Master ♂
  • Erolith Duval. Human Teacher ♀
  • Marlon Molyneaux. Gnome Crime Boss ♂

Rumours

  • The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
  • There's silver in a nearby mountain.
  • A man new to town is selling magical weapons.

The Copying Paige

Map of The Copying Paige

A dog serves food at this tavern, by way of a tray strapped to its back.

Menu

  • Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.

Characters

  • Kalth Reddy. Tiefling Warlock ♂
  • Gar Haggard. Halfling Event Planner ♂
  • Munir Kastrix. Halfling Auditor ♂

Rumours

  • It's said that bodies taken to The Peach Tree may return to life.
  • A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.
  • The Inn has a secret room somewhere.

The Hearing Earth

Map of The Hearing Earth

There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.

Menu

  • Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
  • Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
  • Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.

Characters

  • Peter Massa. Gnome Illusionist ♂
  • Dottie Emberfoot. Half-Orc Lead Servant ♀
  • Misha Pierce. Elf Charcoal Burner ♂

Rumours

  • A local township may be preparing for war.
  • A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
  • The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.

The Spicer And Friar

Map of The Spicer And Friar

Meals here are served on cheap flatware.

Menu

  • Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
  • Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
  • Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.

Characters

  • Sigrid Crewe. Halfling Cultist ♀
  • Sumesh Wood. Dwarf Healer ⚥
  • Titus Faelyn. Halfling Prisoner ♂

Rumours

  • There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
  • Someone summoned a demon.
  • The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.

The Lively Cobbler Tavern

Map of The Lively Cobbler Tavern

This tavern has massive spider-like legs, and is constantly moving.

Menu

  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
  • Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.

Characters

  • Kerry Hamilton. Halfling Drag King ♀
  • Neil Terryn. Gnome Charlatan ♂
  • Eden Brown. Halfling Veterinarian ⚥

Rumours

  • One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
  • Someone looted a tomb nearby.
  • The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.

The Mindless Weaver

Map of The Mindless Weaver

There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.

Menu

  • Mutton. Meat? We think.
  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!

Characters

  • Alaysia AnaanShan. Half-Orc Acolyte ♀
  • Brom Rook. Tiefling Miller ♂
  • Alan White. Half-Elf Prophet ♂

Rumours

  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
  • The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
  • The bees here make the best honey.

Max Alhara's Tavern

Map of Max Alhara's Tavern

Two large dogs are tied up right outside the door.

Menu

  • Green Spears. Roasted asparagus.
  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
  • Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.

Characters

  • Renee Darwin. Dwarf Captain ♀
  • Justin Walker. Human Former Adventurer ♂
  • Taylor Norton. Human Veterinarian ⚥

Rumours

  • The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
  • A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
  • The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.

The Lustrous Cat Tavern

Map of The Lustrous Cat Tavern

This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.

Menu

  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
  • Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.

Characters

  • Anya Ali. Human Nurse ♀
  • Doran Banes. Half-Elf Cutpurse ⚥
  • Aria Deadeye. Human Loan Shark ♀

Rumours

  • A new weapons store is going to open soon.
  • The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
  • The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.

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