Taverns
Locale
The Likely Ryal
An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.
Menu
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
Characters
- River Kaye. Dwarf Villein ⚥
- Torek Wynne. Half-Orc Cooper ♂
- River Gale. Human Chief ⚥
Rumours
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
The Streamlining Stone
There is a big hole in the roof.
Menu
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
Characters
- Raven Zaros. Dwarf Town Crier ♀
- Rose Lucas. Human Elder ♀
- Elmo Turner. Elf Con Artist ♂
Rumours
- It's said that bodies taken to Manuel's Forge may return to life.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- The local inn is going out of business.
The Banning Scorpion
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
Characters
- Bundringo Hawkwing. Half-Elf Teacher ⚥
- Mica Broadbent. Halfling Cult Leader ♀
- Yazid Masak. Half-Elf Fence ♀
Rumours
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
- A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
Nikolas Hadwell's Inn
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
Characters
- Kali Fae. Tiefling Charlatan ♀
- Ahsoka Weatherby. Half-Orc Chimney Sweeper ♀
- Charlie Mournhell. Elf Ranger ⚥
Rumours
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
Elias Fitzgerald's Tavern
This is half a tavern, and half a library.
Menu
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
Characters
- Duck Gellar. Half-Elf Singer ♂
- Akdir Zantus. Half-Orc Cantor ♂
- Timo Thom. Half-Elf Bard ♀
Rumours
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
The Occurring Guild
The sign above the door is worn with age.
Menu
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
- Roasted Tomatoes. Can be served on the side with any meal.
Characters
- Tavi Lucas. Tiefling Nanny ♂
- Trixie Ashbringer. Elf Fire Eater ♀
- Laurie Winterheart. Tiefling Dancer ♀
Rumours
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
The Meek Tribute
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Belor Kensley. Elf Waiter ♂
- Kharda Marid. Tiefling Clerk ♀
- Brogan Black. Half-Elf Pastry Chef ♂
Rumours
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
The Fowler And Bone
There's a shady looking customer alone at one table looking to sell illegal goods.
Menu
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
Characters
- Reuben Pierre-Dupois. Half-Orc Rogue ♂
- Lee Orvar. Dwarf Marshall ♂
- Luce Hamlin. Halfling Inquisitor ♀
Rumours
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
- A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
The Medical Tribute
You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.
Menu
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
Characters
- Sibylle Duval. Gnome Bard ♀
- Charlie Brocksby. Half-Orc Exterminator ⚥
- Marcel Abbey. Gnome Waiter ♂
Rumours
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
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