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The Lonely Courtesan Taphouse

Map of The Lonely Courtesan Taphouse

There is a big hole in the roof.

Menu

  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
  • Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
  • Water. For boring people.

Characters

  • Sarab Ualas. Gnome Bouncer ⚥
  • Anya Bryce. Human Lead Servant ♀
  • Rylan Nozzlenuck. Half-Orc Baron ♂

Rumours

  • was killed by zombies.
  • The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
  • A large egg is near Forgotten Tomb of Ashkan.

The Orange Centaur

Map of The Orange Centaur

The sign above the door is brand new.

Menu

  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
  • Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
  • Milk. There is parsley on top.

Characters

  • Ian Fitzgerald. Gnome Lecturer ♂
  • Eldon Anwen. Dwarf Fighter ♂
  • Stewert Forgeclaw. Half-Orc Mason ♂

Rumours

  • An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
  • If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Gorge of the Spy.

The Yellow Prince

Map of The Yellow Prince

Magic users are banned from this tavern.

Menu

  • Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
  • Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.

Characters

  • Jonas Scott. Elf Exterminator ♂
  • Brom Zantus. Human Leatherworker ♂
  • Emyr Hickory. Halfling Dean ♂

Rumours

  • A star in the night sky has moved.
  • The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
  • Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.

The Computing Grain

Map of The Computing Grain

Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.

Menu

  • Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
  • Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.

Characters

  • Avery Connington. Half-Elf Clown ⚥
  • Otto Moran. Elf Barber ♂
  • Penelope Walker. Elf Pupil ♀

Rumours

  • A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
  • The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
  • One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.

The Dankish Thimblerigger Tavern

Map of The Dankish Thimblerigger Tavern

Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.

Menu

  • Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!

Characters

  • Anika Stormtiger. Half-Orc Earl ♀
  • Elvira Terryn. Half-Elf Man At Arms ♀
  • Landon Haggard. Elf Wine Maker ♂

Rumours

  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
  • Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
  • It's said that bodies taken to Tanis's Town may return to life.

The Quaint Carver

Map of The Quaint Carver

There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.

Menu

  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
  • Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.

Characters

  • Honey Hamid. Half-Orc Scout ♀
  • Sohali Brown. Gnome Florist ♀
  • Iris Whisperwind. Half-Elf Ranger ♀

Rumours

  • Adventurers have gone missing at Shiva's Mirrors.
  • There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
  • An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.

The Puking Cook Tavern

Map of The Puking Cook Tavern

A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.

Menu

  • Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
  • Water. For boring people.
  • Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.

Characters

  • Maggie Karim. Half-Orc Mage ♀
  • River Molyneaux. Human Brasier ⚥
  • Delia Oak. Elf Poacher ♀

Rumours

  • The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
  • A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
  • The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.

The Speeding Player

Map of The Speeding Player

The walls of this tavern are rounded.

Menu

  • Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.

Characters

  • Jerome Bladefist. Gnome Debt Collector ♂
  • Kali Ghani. Half-Elf Bard ♀
  • Justin Bradley. Elf Villein ♂

Rumours

  • The local constable is a vampire.
  • One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
  • There is a bush which moves around near The Oakenspire Platforms.

The Attaining Calico

Map of The Attaining Calico

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

Menu

  • Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
  • Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
  • Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.

Characters

  • Aria Zantus. Half-Elf Bear Leader ♀
  • Sebastian Duffield. Halfling Gravedigger ♂
  • Jade Turner. Elf Wizard ♀

Rumours

  • Someone summoned a demon.
  • The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
  • A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.

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