Taverns
Locale
The Jaded Rapier
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
Characters
- Dottie Lachlan. Human Maid ♀
- Rowan Hawkwing. Halfling Hired Muscle ⚥
- Iris Norman. Half-Elf Hofmeister ♀
Rumours
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
The Knowing Knife
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Gin. Where the juice?
Characters
- Donovan Wrynn. Dwarf Exile ♂
- Morgan Arrias. Tiefling Druid ♂
- Forbes Frida. Dwarf Smuggler ♂
Rumours
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
Isis Terryn's Tavern
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
Characters
- Rylan Kusheth. Gnome Sheriff ♂
- Olivier Wazels. Half-Elf Barbarian ⚥
- Farquesh Rucker. Halfling Executioner ♂
Rumours
- A giant bird has been spotted near Titan's Skull.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
The Appointing Forester
The beds are full and luxurious.
Menu
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Dana Wildwood. Halfling Tanner ♀
- Sapphire Lucas. Halfling First Mate ♀
- Lara Summer. Gnome Wizard ♀
Rumours
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at The Asparagus Colosseum.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
Runar Hickory's Taphouse
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Eliot Deadeye. Half-Elf Student ♂
- Eden Jayid. Tiefling Fighter ⚥
- Kerry Broadbent. Gnome Farmhand ♀
Rumours
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
The Modest Water Inn
The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.
Menu
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
Characters
- Hart Deverin. Human Silversmith ♂
- Ricky Watson. Elf Chaplain ♂
- Haryk Jones. Halfling Scullion ♂
Rumours
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
- The local constable is a vampire.
The Penny And Pickerel
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
Characters
- Jasper Molyneaux. Half-Orc Prisoner ♂
- Alys Pyre. Tiefling Squire ♀
- Alex Bladefist. Gnome Chaplain ♂
Rumours
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- A local township may be preparing for war.
The Eldritch Buffoon Inn
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
Characters
- Phoebe Greenleaf. Half-Elf Tattooist ♀
- Meara Clarke. Elf Doctor ♂
- Friedrich Brocksby. Halfling Sage ♂
Rumours
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
The Jolly Crow
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
Characters
- Brittany Roundtree. Tiefling Botanist ♀
- Clementine Cruise. Human Merchant ♀
- Taylor Adir. Halfling Constable ⚥
Rumours
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at City of Contestants.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
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