Taverns
Locale
Melissa Portman's Inn
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Pan Cake. A thin cake made in a pan. Is it breakfast, is it dessert? Why not both!
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
Characters
- Leo Mowbry. Dwarf Essayist ♂
- Blake Enola. Half-Elf Elder ⚥
- Sawyer Briggs. Halfling Journalist ⚥
Rumours
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
The Stone And Pope
Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.
Menu
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
Characters
- Blake Bladefist. Human Glassblower ⚥
- Stewert Sybil. Half-Orc Butler ♂
- Tatiana Fallenoak. Halfling Ranger ♀
Rumours
- There is war brewing to the east.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
Ivor Strongjaw's Inn
No weapons are allowed in here.
Menu
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
Characters
- Rowan Hickory. Half-Elf Cleric ♂
- Isabella Everett. Half-Orc Steward ♀
- Charlie Erwin. Half-Orc Mortician ⚥
Rumours
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
The Goatish Buffoon Inn
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
Characters
- Kasper Adir. Halfling Commissar ♂
- Owen Weston. Halfling Prophet ♂
- Marge Moran. Dwarf Seer ♀
Rumours
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
Brian Windflight's Tavern
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Doran Alard. Tiefling Crofter ⚥
- Max Wilton. Tiefling Medic ⚥
- Preston Connington. Elf Bard ♂
Rumours
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
- A band of goblins are sacking nearby villages.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
The Tragic Scorpion
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
Characters
- Doran Haggard. Half-Elf Man At Arms ⚥
- Kandon Mattell. Human Mason ♂
- Sarab Quicktongue. Halfling Bridle Maker ⚥
Rumours
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
Charlie Deverin's Inn
The next closest building is probably 10 miles away.
Menu
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
Characters
- Lee Erwin. Half-Orc Sorcerer ♂
- Lucia Terryn. Gnome Bridle Maker ♀
- Amelia Weston. Human Herald ♀
Rumours
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
- The local gang has a new leader.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
Safia Orvar's Inn
The windows have iron bars over them.
Menu
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
Characters
- Fribbington Walker. Half-Elf Naperer ⚥
- Ewan Terryn. Half-Orc Urchin ♂
- Ivan James. Human Mason ♂
Rumours
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- There is a bush which moves around near Sigurd's Hut.
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
The Fiddler And Broadsword
Half of the tavern was burned down in a recent fire.
Menu
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
Characters
- Yoko Hadwell. Elf Architect ♀
- Sarab Hogan. Gnome Fighter ⚥
- Ewan Wood. Gnome Chancellor ♂
Rumours
- All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
- was killed by an evil wizard.
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