Taverns
Locale
The Mind And Ark
There is a strange inscription above the door.
Menu
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
Characters
- Virginia Duffield. Tiefling Swineherd ♀
- Blake Kastrix. Gnome Botanist ⚥
- Riley Wood. Half-Elf Surgeon ⚥
Rumours
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
Runar Bowes's Inn
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
Characters
- Pascal Zaki. Elf Waiter ♂
- Eric Miller. Half-Orc Runaway ♂
- Landon Haggard. Elf Assassin ♂
Rumours
- Someone summoned a demon.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
The Stool And Stove
An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
Characters
- Avery Roberts. Half-Elf Clockkeeper ⚥
- Hassan Roderick. Half-Orc Woolwinder ♂
- Raven Poots. Elf Gravedigger ♀
Rumours
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
The Puzzling Pint
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
Characters
- Erica Everett. Half-Elf General ♀
- Renee Enola. Tiefling Cartographer ♀
- Dwyer Vassan. Gnome Taxidermist ♂
Rumours
- The Queen has been cursed.
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
- Cultists have come to town.
Jaden Loudbelly's Taphouse
A sign behind the bar reads NO MAGIC in large block letters.
Menu
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
Characters
- Seymor Brocksby. Half-Elf Animal Tamer ♂
- Shark Gleeson. Half-Elf Wrestler ♀
- Abdul Ward. Gnome Burglar ♂
Rumours
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
Marge Pyre's Tavern
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
Characters
- Dora Shad. Elf Essayist ♀
- Marilyn Weston. Elf Nursemaid ♀
- Aela Breezehollow. Gnome Burglar ♀
Rumours
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
The Summarizing Carter
There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.
Menu
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
Characters
- Ruby Duskfur. Half-Orc Taxidermist ♀
- Olivia Cragfur. Half-Orc Mathematician ♀
- Maz Malfoy. Half-Orc Farrier ⚥
Rumours
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
Altes Harad's Tavern
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Kraken Plate. Fish and oyster plate.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
Characters
- Faed Molyneaux. Tiefling Thief ♂
- Max Stonesworn. Half-Elf Cult Leader ⚥
- Taylor Payne. Tiefling Miller ⚥
Rumours
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
Ellie Anwen's Inn
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Braised Beef. Beef so tender it almost melts in your mouth.
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Katarina Potter. Tiefling Poultry Keeper ♀
- Alaya Simpson. Tiefling Bargeman ♀
- Ashet Mattell. Elf Juggler ♀
Rumours
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- There is a chest full of weapons buried somewhere in town.
- is on the run from someone.
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