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Henry Proudhands's Tavern

Map of Henry Proudhands's Tavern

The sign above the door is brand new.

Menu

  • Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
  • Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
  • Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!

Characters

  • Sawyer Echols. Dwarf Rogue ⚥
  • Fletch Amal. Half-Orc Scholar ♂
  • Blake Clarke. Tiefling Villein ⚥

Rumours

  • Guthrum's Menhir is a great place to find a wife or husband.
  • The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
  • is on the run from someone.

The Mean Farmer Inn

Map of The Mean Farmer Inn

The bartender is a clockwork construct.

Menu

  • Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
  • Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
  • Owlbear Ribs. These are some big ribs.

Characters

  • Jonas Simpson. Half-Elf Man At Arms ♂
  • Riley Loudbelly. Half-Orc Burglar ⚥
  • Edmond Kaye. Dwarf Bladesmith ♂

Rumours

  • A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
  • Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
  • The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.

The Spear And Kingfisher

Map of The Spear And Kingfisher

This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.

Menu

  • Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
  • Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
  • Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.

Characters

  • Hamad Hasan. Half-Elf Thief ♂
  • Sisco Mowbry. Human Street Artist ⚥
  • Canton Meadowbrook. Gnome Translator ♂

Rumours

  • Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
  • There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
  • The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.

The Loud Spider Taphouse

Map of The Loud Spider Taphouse

Only women work at this tavern.

Menu

  • Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
  • Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.

Characters

  • Jenny Davis. Dwarf Bear Leader ♀
  • Anika Broadbent. Dwarf Soldier ♀
  • Lena Silverleaf. Half-Elf Steward ♀

Rumours

  • A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
  • Someone looted a tomb nearby.
  • Two orcs fought for dominance at Ruins of the Judge.

The Belt And Joiner

Map of The Belt And Joiner

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

Menu

  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
  • 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.
  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.

Characters

  • Ria Winterheart. Elf Event Planner ♀
  • Mary Stonesworn. Half-Elf Prostitute ♀
  • Rowan Harber. Halfling Poacher ⚥

Rumours

  • The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
  • A local girl has gone missing.
  • A giant ape is said to live near Surgeon's Table of the Spy.

Lulu Goldbreeze's Inn

Map of Lulu Goldbreeze's Inn

The name of this tavern changes every day.

Menu

  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
  • Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.

Characters

  • Arianna Huon. Gnome Biologist ♀
  • Anya Lord. Human Butcher ♀
  • Amira Gaelen. Gnome Beggar ♀

Rumours

  • An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
  • A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
  • Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.

The Radiant Chaplain Tavern

Map of The Radiant Chaplain Tavern

The tables here are invisible.

Menu

  • Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
  • Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.

Characters

  • Alondra Rucker. Tiefling Tax Collector ♀
  • Lincoln Forgeclaw. Half-Orc Brasier ♂
  • Franklin Weston. Human Bowyer ♂

Rumours

  • A band of goblins sacked a nearby town.
  • The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
  • The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.

The Planting Goose

Map of The Planting Goose

An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
  • Gazpacho. Cold soup.
  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!

Characters

  • Lincoln Laroque. Elf Cleric ♂
  • Hugo Bradley. Human Paladin ♂
  • Maggie Ellis. Halfling Cleric ♀

Rumours

  • A ship was set on fire by the river.
  • Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
  • A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.

The Yeasty Gauntlet

Map of The Yeasty Gauntlet

A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.

Menu

  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
  • Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.

Characters

  • Aela Morningstar. Half-Elf Villein ♀
  • Reeve Davis. Gnome Paladin ♂
  • Anika Greene. Human Sorcerer ♀

Rumours

  • Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
  • There is war brewing to the east.
  • The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.

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