Taverns
Locale
The Forgetting Cobbler
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
Characters
- Rowan Todd. Human Cult Leader ⚥
- Doran Stormrage. Half-Orc Steward ⚥
- Sawyer Smyth. Half-Elf Boatman ⚥
Rumours
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
The Knife And Priest
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Kamal Alhara. Tiefling Clown ♂
- Helsora Knight. Elf Beggar ♀
- Aria Brocksby. Tiefling Teacher ♀
Rumours
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
- A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
The Lumpish Shadow
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
Characters
- Fribbington Garnik. Halfling Prostitute ⚥
- Avery Joybrook. Gnome Prisoner ⚥
- Selena Shadowmourne. Human Diviner ♀
Rumours
- Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
The Budgeting Bee
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- 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.
Characters
- Kerry Dalton. Gnome Artisan ♀
- Vivi Ironbrow. Dwarf Butler ♀
- Sylvie Wrynn. Elf Chief ♀
Rumours
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
The Participating Keeper
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
Characters
- Morwen Haggard. Gnome Pawn Shop Owner ♀
- Lucy Bloodhoof. Tiefling Furniture Maker ♀
- Frances Greenflower. Elf Necromancer ♀
Rumours
- Someone summoned a demon.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
Haryk Timber's Inn
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
Characters
- Trixie Kensley. Dwarf Paladin ♀
- Max Joygrove. Gnome Essayist ⚥
- Erolith Thom. Elf Messenger ♀
Rumours
- Cultists have come to town.
- The old blind beggar is pretending. He can see just find.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
The Hanging Cutpurse
An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
Characters
- Falk Smyth. Gnome Prostitute ♂
- Miriam Zantus. Half-Elf Captain ♀
- Julia Dunstan. Elf Fixer ♀
Rumours
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
The Hearing Mother
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
Characters
- Nigel Shadowmourne. Half-Elf Magician ♂
- Parker Larchwood. Halfling Troubadour ⚥
- Kamal Spring. Tiefling Storyteller ♂
Rumours
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
The Unmuzzled Watch Taphouse
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Gin. Where the juice?
Characters
- Sahin Carter. Gnome Barber ⚥
- Vivien Scott. Elf Cleric ♀
- Marcel Hume. Half-Elf Senator ♂
Rumours
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
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