Taverns
Locale
The Prestigious Zebra Tavern
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
Characters
- Kael Duffield. Human Cultist ♂
- Natar Sams. Half-Elf Gameskeeper ♂
- Liam Weston. Half-Elf Erenagh ♂
Rumours
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
The Forester And Stove
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Winona Winter. Half-Elf Clockkeeper ♀
- Daniel Moran. Human Ward ♂
- Sahin Blackve. Dwarf Hayward ⚥
Rumours
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
The Crushing Saint
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Hot Tea. Calming and warming.
Characters
- Max Wynne. Half-Elf Prisoner ⚥
- Bart Marshall. Elf Tattooist ♂
- Julie James. Half-Orc Man At Arms ♀
Rumours
- Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
- The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
The Fancy Bowyer Taphouse
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Weston Korsk. Human Pupil ♂
- Crispin Karim. Human Witchdoctor ♂
- Don Goldtree. Half-Elf Squire ♂
Rumours
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- A giant bird has been spotted near The Cornflower Skull.
The Sexy Barnacle
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Oysters. Raw oyster plate.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Fudge. Sweet bars of chocolate.
Characters
- Luna Bluepetal. Elf Messenger ♀
- Parker Altharia. Half-Orc Vintner ⚥
- Kirsten Huon. Dwarf Monk ♀
Rumours
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
Malik Mournhell's Tavern
This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.
Menu
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
Characters
- Skylar Ashfield. Dwarf Writer ♀
- Sandra Gellar. Half-Orc Fixer ♀
- Ceri Massa. Tiefling Thief ♀
Rumours
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
The Spicer And Guildmaster
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Lucy Gale. Halfling Bargeman ♀
- Chandra Terryn. Elf Jeweler ♀
- Eden Mervor. Half-Elf Wagoner ⚥
Rumours
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
The Delaying Mandrake
The walls of this tavern are rounded.
Menu
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
Characters
- Nico Winterheart. Elf Smuggler ♂
- Max Bryce. Tiefling Bargeman ⚥
- Marilyn Scott. Tiefling Illusionist ♀
Rumours
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
The Knowing Cooper
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
Characters
- Eve Hickory. Halfling Athlete ♀
- Vitriak El-Hasan. Half-Elf Lamplight ♂
- Reiko Broadbent. Dwarf Scientist ♀
Rumours
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
- A star in the night sky has moved.
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
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