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The Chalcedony And Keeper

Map of The Chalcedony And Keeper

This tavern is carved into the side of a glacier.

Menu

  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
  • Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.

Characters

  • Asa Lachlan. Half-Orc Tutor ♂
  • Luce Hasan. Human Cobbler ♀
  • Vivi Vonner. Half-Orc Bargeman ♀

Rumours

  • A large egg is near Durante's Ice Crystals.
  • There's silver in a nearby mountain.
  • The blacksmith used to be a wizard.

Farquesh Moonstone's Inn

Map of Farquesh Moonstone's Inn

There is a strange inscription above the door.

Menu

  • Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.
  • Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.

Characters

  • Keeley Pegg. Half-Orc Student ♀
  • Killian Lachlan. Half-Orc Clockkeeper ♂
  • Patrick Hamid. Half-Elf Wine Maker ♂

Rumours

  • The town constable is cheating on his wife.
  • A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
  • Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.

The Naughty Parrot

Map of The Naughty Parrot

It's uncomfortably warm inside.

Menu

  • Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
  • Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.

Characters

  • Rowan Smyth. Half-Elf Ropemaker ⚥
  • Drangor Wretch. Tiefling Mercenary ♂
  • Max Spring. Human Former Adventurer ⚥

Rumours

  • was killed by an evil wizard.
  • swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
  • A group of Kuo-toa live in the pond nearby.

The Snoring Pantry

Map of The Snoring Pantry

Ivy covers the front of the building.

Menu

  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
  • Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
  • Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.

Characters

  • Arabella Hogan. Tiefling Nurse ♀
  • Adrian Oak. Halfling Page ♂
  • Brianna Hamlin. Half-Orc Sorcerer ♀

Rumours

  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
  • The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
  • Town of the Arrow was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.

Lachlan Stonesworn's Inn

Map of Lachlan Stonesworn's Inn

It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.

Menu

  • Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
  • Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.

Characters

  • Indra Marshall. Tiefling Grocer ♀
  • Kiernan Simpson. Half-Orc Cobbler ♂
  • Emily Shad. Dwarf Magician ♀

Rumours

  • The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
  • If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Temple of the Ostiary.
  • A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.

The Fragrant Bowyer Inn

Map of The Fragrant Bowyer Inn

No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.

Menu

  • Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
  • Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
  • Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!

Characters

  • Marina Alhara. Elf Loan Shark ♀
  • Sumesh Brocksby. Elf Cleric ⚥
  • Indra Vassan. Halfling Cabbie ♀

Rumours

  • A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
  • The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
  • Adventurers have gone missing at Circle of the Griffin.

The Artless Judge Tavern

Map of The Artless Judge Tavern

Meals here are served on fine china.

Menu

  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
  • Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.

Characters

  • Angar Watson. Elf Scribe ♂
  • River Wilton. Elf Ringmaster ⚥
  • Sandra Bane. Tiefling Physicist ♀

Rumours

  • An undead adventurer saved a princess.
  • The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.

The Causing Vice

Map of The Causing Vice

Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.

Menu

  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
  • Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.

Characters

  • Erica Loch. Gnome Cobbler ♀
  • Rory Loch. Halfling Watchman ♂
  • Geoffrey Meadowbrook. Gnome Missionary ♂

Rumours

  • There is war brewing to the east.
  • A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
  • If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Circle of Covens.

The Monitoring Playwright

Map of The Monitoring Playwright

Humans pay double what other races pay here.

Menu

  • Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.

Characters

  • Brogan Duval. Tiefling Scullion ♂
  • Jayson Arrias. Half-Orc Prophet ♂
  • Fribbington Belet. Human Sailmaker ⚥

Rumours

  • An undead adventurer saved a princess.
  • If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Den of the Snake.
  • Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.

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