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The Relying Lizard

Map of The Relying Lizard

This tavern only seems to have one window on the ground floor, but it's as big as a horse!

Menu

  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
  • Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?

Characters

  • Doran Wazels. Human Pastry Chef ⚥
  • Deilos Karim. Tiefling Nanny ♂
  • Evonne Cruise. Gnome Nursemaid ♀

Rumours

  • A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
  • A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
  • A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.

The Spry Prince

Map of The Spry Prince

The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.

Menu

  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.

Characters

  • Olivier Haggard. Human Apprentice ⚥
  • Sarab Selentia. Elf Clown ⚥
  • Hector Hawkwing. Elf Detective ♂

Rumours

  • An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
  • A man has gone mad and is attempting to bring his wife back from the dead.
  • The local constable is a vampire.

The Chalcedony And Cartographer

Map of The Chalcedony And Cartographer

There is a strange inscription above the door.

Menu

  • Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.

Characters

  • Lillian Lucas. Human Nanny ♀
  • Lacy Dunstan. Human Minstrel ♀
  • Sibylle Shadowmourne. Dwarf Engineer ♀

Rumours

  • Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
  • The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
  • There are no animals in the forest anymore.

The Spotting Tower

Map of The Spotting Tower

A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
  • Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.

Characters

  • Kandon Briggs. Elf Florist ♂
  • Ned Whisperwind. Human King ♂
  • Preston Amal. Half-Elf Loan Shark ♂

Rumours

  • Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Glacial Forge.
  • A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
  • A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.

The Crofter And Spicer

Map of The Crofter And Spicer

Torches outside the door burn with green flame.

Menu

  • Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
  • Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
  • Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.

Characters

  • Marilyn Wildwood. Gnome Almoner ♀
  • Selena Hadwell. Halfling Villein ♀
  • Hart Cruise. Half-Orc Notary ♂

Rumours

  • Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
  • The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.

The Assuring Costermonger Taphouse

Map of The Assuring Costermonger Taphouse

This tavern is situated in the middle of a large lake. There's a ferry to the door for 3 cp.

Menu

  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
  • Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.

Characters

  • Ria Hickory. Half-Elf Architect ♀
  • Taylor Clarke. Gnome Physician ⚥
  • River Masak. Halfling Quartermaster ⚥

Rumours

  • The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
  • was killed by zombies.
  • One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.

Madoc Unbroken's Inn

Map of Madoc Unbroken's Inn

A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.

Menu

  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
  • Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.

Characters

  • Landon Masak. Human Madame ♂
  • Corinna Mehmed. Half-Orc Messenger ♀
  • Robert Clarke. Halfling Undertaker ♂

Rumours

  • An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
  • The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
  • A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.

The Droning Anchorite Tavern

Map of The Droning Anchorite Tavern

This miniscule tavern serves you through a window.

Menu

  • Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
  • Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.

Characters

  • Finley Moran. Halfling Chaplain ⚥
  • Badaar Northrend. Half-Elf Mathematician ♂
  • Max Duval. Gnome Waiter ⚥

Rumours

  • There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
  • A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.

The Serene Ryal

Map of The Serene Ryal

The door seems to open from the bottom up.

Menu

  • Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
  • Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?

Characters

  • Jenny Thorn. Halfling Paladin ♀
  • River Clarke. Halfling Craftsperson ⚥
  • Lillian Bergel. Gnome Brewer ♀

Rumours

  • A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
  • There's an ancient red dragon at Tree of the Quack.
  • If you touch a glowing rock at Tarc's Waterfall, you'll begin to age backward.

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