Taverns
Locale
The Pasting Mountain
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
Characters
- Rylan Haggard. Half-Elf Prince ♂
- River Dempsy. Human Man At Arms ⚥
- Sumesh Wright. Half-Elf Cheesemaker ⚥
Rumours
- The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
The Puny Butler
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
Characters
- Delia Everett. Elf Captain ♀
- Geoffrey Smyth. Human Guard ♂
- Edgar Weatherby. Halfling Villein ♂
Rumours
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- The Queen has been cursed.
- The local gang has a new leader.
The Bumping Cowherd
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
Characters
- Bart Abbey. Tiefling Healer ♂
- Cynthia Roderick. Elf Astronomer ♀
- Barnston Stonesworn. Tiefling Page ♂
Rumours
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
The Hasty Constable
You must crawl through a two foot tall door to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
Characters
- Stuart Travis. Elf Road Master ♂
- Rory Everett. Human Clerk ♂
- Mary Davis. Half-Elf Crime Boss ♀
Rumours
- You may summon any elemental at Light of the Sapper.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
The Slinging Fangs
The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.
Menu
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
Characters
- Trixie Dunstan. Dwarf Detective ♀
- Raadi Karim. Tiefling Smuggler ♂
- Katinka Todd. Tiefling Bowyer ♀
Rumours
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- Last month it rained fish.
The Dancer And Sard
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
Characters
- Brienna Hasan. Dwarf Mason ♀
- Quintus Hale. Half-Orc Astrologer ♂
- Jordan Brown. Halfling Nurse ♂
Rumours
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- A giant ape is said to live near Theodora's Spire.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
The Naughty Knight Inn
Icicles hang from under the bar.
Menu
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
Characters
- Lariat Shadeheart. Half-Orc Grocer ♂
- Nayeli Deadeye. Human Beggar ♀
- Fribbington Silvertree. Half-Elf Glassblower ⚥
Rumours
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
- A large egg is near Sigurd's Hut.
The Confusing Shadow
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Bernie Loch. Half-Orc Mercenary ⚥
- Alondra Brown. Gnome Cooper ♀
- Angar Faelyn. Half-Elf Watchman ♂
Rumours
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
- The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.
The Sexy Knife Taphouse
No weapons are allowed in here.
Menu
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
Characters
- Preston Duval. Gnome Singer ♂
- Violet Black. Half-Elf Princess ♀
- Zie Deverin. Human Furniture Maker ♀
Rumours
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
- Last week it rained frogs.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
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