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Tatiana Marshall's Tavern

Map of Tatiana Marshall's Tavern

You must crawl through a two foot tall door to enter this tavern.

Menu

  • Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
  • Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
  • Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.

Characters

  • Parker Ghani. Human Prostitute ⚥
  • Linda Fordragon. Dwarf Dancer ♀
  • Lucy Hamid. Half-Orc Pirate ♀

Rumours

  • An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
  • The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
  • Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.

The Oily Crossbow Inn

Map of The Oily Crossbow Inn

There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.

Menu

  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
  • Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.

Characters

  • Nora Everett. Dwarf Museum Curator ♀
  • Jenny Roderick. Elf Bargeman ♀
  • Aria Hawkwing. Dwarf Cotter ♀

Rumours

  • A young red dragon is living in the forest nearby.
  • An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
  • The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.

The Squeaky Crofter

Map of The Squeaky Crofter

The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.

Menu

  • Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
  • Meat Pie. Shredded beef in a pie crust.
  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.

Characters

  • Drangor Davis. Dwarf Ringmaster ♂
  • Neil Moran. Gnome Witch ♂
  • Raed Weston. Tiefling Street Performer ♂

Rumours

  • Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
  • A cow was born nearby with two heads.
  • The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.

The Agreeing Clerk

Map of The Agreeing Clerk

No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.

Menu

  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
  • Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
  • Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.

Characters

  • Sumesh Gleeson. Elf Senator ⚥
  • Virginia Dalton. Elf Maid ♀
  • Scarlett Hemlock. Dwarf Wizard ♀

Rumours

  • A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
  • That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.

Sazi Scott's Taphouse

Map of Sazi Scott's Taphouse

Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.

Menu

  • Elfin Wine. Pairs well with pheasant.
  • Roast Pheasant. Pairs well with the wine.
  • Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.

Characters

  • Cassius White. Halfling Watchmaker ♂
  • River Duval. Tiefling Stonecutter ⚥
  • Penelope Haggard. Gnome Marshall ♀

Rumours

  • The local gang has a new leader.
  • It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
  • Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.

The Moral Dyer

Map of The Moral Dyer

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

Menu

  • Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
  • Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
  • Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.

Characters

  • Alendra Kensley. Gnome Hermit ♀
  • Jade Vonner. Dwarf Exile ♀
  • Erolith Hamid. Halfling Teacher ♀

Rumours

  • The town council answers to an evil god.
  • A travelling salesman is coming to town.
  • Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.

The Transforming Tome

Map of The Transforming Tome

Only women work at this tavern.

Menu

  • Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
  • Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.

Characters

  • Sadie Hawkwing. Dwarf Auditor ♀
  • Oliver Jones. Tiefling Charlatan ♂
  • Shark Davis. Human Bridle Maker ♀

Rumours

  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
  • A new weapons store is going to open soon.
  • It's going to snow.

The Paddling Favor

Map of The Paddling Favor

The tables here are old whiskey barrels.

Menu

  • Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
  • Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.

Characters

  • Jessica Hadwell. Elf Woodcutter ♀
  • Sahin Zaros. Half-Elf Mathematician ⚥
  • Mercy Joybrook. Gnome Book Binder ♀

Rumours

  • The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
  • A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
  • The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.

Arish Vassan's Taphouse

Map of Arish Vassan's Taphouse

The bartender is a clockwork construct.

Menu

  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
  • Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.

Characters

  • Martha Hillard. Tiefling Lamplight ♀
  • Charlie Elonil. Elf Gravedigger ⚥
  • Arabella Wrynn. Elf Acrobat ♀

Rumours

  • A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
  • There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
  • swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.

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