Taverns
Locale
The Causing Tourney
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
Characters
- Bart Miller. Half-Elf Houndmaster ♂
- Summer Deverin. Tiefling Bodyguard ♀
- Hailee Altharia. Human Guard ♀
Rumours
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- There is war brewing to the east.
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Stool And Quack
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
Characters
- Garry Hawkwing. Dwarf Toll Keeper ♂
- Avery Amal. Human Prostitute ⚥
- Emyr Darwin. Half-Orc Acrobat ♂
Rumours
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
Seymor Blueflower's Taphouse
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Dwarven Stout. Addictive!
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Jasmine Infused Oxygen. For the true epicurean.
Characters
- Felicity Gale. Halfling Prisoner ♀
- Yusef Enola. Halfling Chimney Sweeper ♂
- Quintus Faelyn. Human Minister ♂
Rumours
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
The Staining God
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
Characters
- Stewert Dalton. Elf Illusionist ♂
- Max Ghani. Human Engineer ⚥
- Andrew Gleeson. Gnome Bridle Maker ♂
Rumours
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
- Last month it rained fish.
- is on the run from someone.
The Dingy Doctor Tavern
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Penelope Lord. Half-Elf Witch ♀
- Del Pierce. Tiefling Cartographer ♂
- Kyle Unbroken. Half-Orc Engineer ♂
Rumours
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
- Femlin's Snake provides a steady supply of peons.
The Interesting Cook
This tavern floats a foot off of the ground.
Menu
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Elana Roundtree. Dwarf Bandit ♀
- Sisco Blackhammer. Dwarf Florist ⚥
- Caroc Bowes. Half-Orc Nurse ♂
Rumours
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
- There's an ancient red dragon at Karen's Roots.
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
The Writing Nun
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
Characters
- Franklin Weston. Tiefling Fisher ♂
- Morwen Enola. Elf Troubadour ♀
- Blake Norman. Half-Orc Monk ⚥
Rumours
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
The Telling Fence
There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.
Menu
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Chicken Surprise. It's fish.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
Characters
- Cathleen Mur. Gnome Book Binder ♀
- Charlie Dalton. Dwarf Exile ⚥
- Akasha Mervor. Half-Elf Assassin ♀
Rumours
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
The Waking Chapman
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
Characters
- Chandra Dalton. Elf Carpenter ♀
- Fribbington Black. Dwarf Hersir ⚥
- Yoko Graystripe. Half-Orc Ropemaker ♀
Rumours
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
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