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The Cheeky Phoenix Inn

Map of The Cheeky Phoenix Inn

This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.

Menu

  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
  • Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?

Characters

  • Tamara Gemleaf. Elf Crime Boss ♀
  • Kimberly Ali. Gnome Therapist ♀
  • Bart Faelyn. Half-Elf Poet ♂

Rumours

  • The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
  • A large lizard was seen nearby.
  • The Queen has been cursed.

The Scattering Paige

Map of The Scattering Paige

The beds are full and luxurious.

Menu

  • Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
  • Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
  • Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious

Characters

  • Marcelin Ghani. Half-Orc Tailor ♀
  • Galvur Mulgrew. Half-Elf Bard ♂
  • Renee Grail. Gnome Fighter ♀

Rumours

  • Sasha's Obelisk was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
  • Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
  • A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.

The Bruising Keeper

Map of The Bruising Keeper

The chairs are padded and musty.

Menu

  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.

Characters

  • Sumesh Zaki. Elf Mercenary ⚥
  • Eve Reece. Dwarf Barbarian ♀
  • Candice Pierce. Elf Beggar ♀

Rumours

  • A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
  • Someone has been stealing clothes.

The Linen And Cat

Map of The Linen And Cat

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

Menu

  • Mutton. Meat? We think.
  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
  • Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.

Characters

  • Hart Connington. Dwarf Gravedigger ♂
  • Riley Desolation. Tiefling Woodcutter ⚥
  • Maz Faelyn. Elf Scout ⚥

Rumours

  • Someone has been stealing clothes.
  • Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
  • A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.

Kamal Stonestorm's Taphouse

Map of Kamal Stonestorm's Taphouse

The workers here wear red robes.

Menu

  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.
  • Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.
  • Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.

Characters

  • Pallav Ali. Tiefling Inquisitor ♂
  • Teresa Huon. Halfling Poet ♀
  • Salvatore Belet. Halfling Monk ♂

Rumours

  • The butcher uses humanoid meat.
  • Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
  • More than one dragon has been seen nearby.

The Haunting Sapphire

Map of The Haunting Sapphire

The tables here are big boulders.

Menu

  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.

Characters

  • Olivia Meadowbrook. Gnome Paladin ♀
  • Isabella Brightstar. Elf Baroness ♀
  • Sam Carter. Human Castellan ♂

Rumours

  • The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
  • Cultists have come to town.
  • Last week it rained frogs.

The Light Charlatan

Map of The Light Charlatan

The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.

Menu

  • Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
  • Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.

Characters

  • Hana Spall. Halfling Ward ♀
  • Luthor Wrynn. Half-Orc Village Idiot ♂
  • Liberty Loch. Halfling Museum Curator ♀

Rumours

  • Someone hid treasure in town.
  • A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
  • Three people have gone missing from town.

The Purse And Cowherd

Map of The Purse And Cowherd

The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.

Menu

  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!

Characters

  • Bebe Sweeny. Tiefling Earl ♀
  • Metjen Ellis. Gnome Bosun ♂
  • Dawn Malfoy. Tiefling Illuminator ♀

Rumours

  • The local constable is a vampire.
  • The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
  • The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.

Devlan Firefang's Taphouse

Map of Devlan Firefang's Taphouse

The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.

Menu

  • Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
  • Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.

Characters

  • Alicia Abasi. Half-Orc Knight ♀
  • Alondra Todd. Human Prisoner ♀
  • Nico Schmidt. Halfling Business Owner ♂

Rumours

  • There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
  • Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
  • A new weapons store is going to open soon.

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