Taverns
Locale
The Tired Love Inn
The sign above the door shows a sad looking man in a cage.
Menu
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
Characters
- Guthrum Hamid. Half-Elf Troubadour ♂
- Leo Banes. Elf Village Idiot ♂
- Taylor Baznak. Dwarf Museum Curator ⚥
Rumours
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
The Stove And Queen
Each table has a small cooking station set in the center so guests may cook food they bring.
Menu
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
Characters
- Simon Magdrom. Dwarf Hermit ♂
- Edgar Wynne. Tiefling Swineherd ♂
- Edgar Wolfbrother. Tiefling Bosun ♂
Rumours
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
The Mellow Poacher
An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Orc Mash. A mash made for orcs, not from orc. Whatever meat, veggies, etc is laying around.
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
Characters
- Bernie Zaros. Human Scout ⚥
- Zoe Sybil. Half-Orc Outlander ♀
- Erolith Cinders. Tiefling Farmer ♀
Rumours
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
The Strange Doctor
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Elvish Bread. A hearty bread the elves made popular.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
Characters
- Sazi Clarke. Halfling Wizard's Apprentice ♀
- Ahsoka Bozier. Dwarf Wine Maker ♀
- Mercy Gale. Elf Elder ♀
Rumours
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
The Sending Cloth
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
Characters
- Magda Wanderhill. Halfling Diviner ♀
- Nikolas Winter. Gnome Debt Collector ♂
- Katja Lucas. Half-Elf Marshall ♀
Rumours
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
The Strengthening Dress
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
Characters
- Aptal Mowbry. Human Skomorokh ♂
- Cassius Barlow. Gnome Count ♂
- Lulu Belet. Half-Orc Gravedigger ♀
Rumours
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
The Weedy Horner
The workers here wear red robes.
Menu
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Dax Bowes. Half-Elf Charioteer ♂
- Reynald Everett. Human Pastry Chef ♂
- Sumesh Gaelen. Halfling Bartender ⚥
Rumours
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
- It's said that bodies taken to Emily's Island may return to life.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
The Fabric And Scabbard
The sign above the door is clearly broken.
Menu
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
- Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
- Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
Characters
- Kandon Greenflower. Half-Elf Carpenter ♂
- Shangela Bonebreaker. Half-Orc Fire Eater ♀
- Liberty Hemlock. Half-Orc Drag King ♀
Rumours
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
- There's an ancient red dragon at Anvil of the Scabbard.
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
The Striker And Whore
There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.
Menu
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Steven Mervor. Half-Orc Attendant ♂
- Magda Stonesworn. Elf Chemist ♀
- Aptal Roderick. Half-Orc Stablehand ♂
Rumours
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
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