Taverns
Locale
The Plate And Page
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Roger Ualas. Halfling Anthropologist ♂
- Jonas Roderick. Elf Soldier ♂
- Katya Dresdain. Elf Gameskeeper ♀
Rumours
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at The Pumpkin Obelisk.
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
The Caring Butcher
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Red Wine. Regional specialty.
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
Characters
- Nev Stormrage. Tiefling Sheriff ♂
- Yoko Kastrix. Elf Chemist ♀
- Bundringo Shadowmourne. Human Prostitute ⚥
Rumours
- A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
- was killed by wolves.
The Light Cloth
The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.
Menu
- White Wine. A classic.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
Characters
- Charlie Korsk. Gnome Knight ⚥
- Rashur Everett. Elf Painter ♂
- Brienna Northrend. Human Castellan ♀
Rumours
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
Daisy Faelyn's Tavern
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
Characters
- Hart Rowan. Gnome Captain Of The Guard ♂
- Taylor Pyre. Tiefling Bard ⚥
- Neil Miller. Tiefling Warlock ♂
Rumours
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
Maggie Annveg's Inn
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Torek Freeman. Halfling Squire ♂
- Meara Bradley. Half-Elf Actor ♂
- Malak Fallenoak. Halfling Busker ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
The Fussy Belt
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
Characters
- Sahin Mournhell. Human Bodyguard ⚥
- Sion Pierce. Gnome Auctioneer ♂
- Calla Turner. Gnome Apprentice ♀
Rumours
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
The Structuring Linen
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Kobold Tail. Delicious tangy meat of some sort. Hopefully not real kobold!
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
Characters
- Quentin Reece. Elf Pirate ♂
- Kylie Norton. Human Cardinal ♀
- Lisa Browneye. Dwarf Fighter ♀
Rumours
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
- There seem to be more rats about.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
The Lavish Wharf
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
Characters
- Garry Bladefist. Halfling Loan Shark ♂
- Bundringo Sorra. Halfling Makeup Artist ⚥
- Yasmin Wrynn. Dwarf Sommelier ♀
Rumours
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
The Cowherd And Ruby
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
Characters
- Barty James. Tiefling Bouncer ♂
- Joey Pierre-Dupois. Elf Courtier ♂
- Riley Mournhell. Halfling Veteran ⚥
Rumours
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
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