Taverns
Locale
The Banging Knight
Only women work at this tavern.
Menu
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Roasted Turnips. For the more health minded individual.
- Goose Eggs. Boiled, fried, or scrambled.
Characters
- Rodney Sybil. Half-Elf Soothsayer ♂
- Andrew Dempsy. Dwarf Runaway ♂
- Brian Rana. Human Noble ♂
Rumours
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
The Stag And Beaver
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
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.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
Characters
- Cassius Kaye. Tiefling Clerk ♂
- Phoebe Brightstar. Gnome Dancer ♀
- Maz Ghani. Gnome Brasier ⚥
Rumours
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- The town master's nose was split open in a fight.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
The Stuffing Mountain
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
Characters
- Olivia Erwin. Halfling Craftsperson ♀
- Dwyer Mervor. Dwarf Prisoner ♂
- Skylar Enola. Dwarf Diplomat ♀
Rumours
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- is on the run from someone.
The Staff And Anchorite
Large bay windows greet you as you approach the tavern.
Menu
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
Characters
- Forbes Ironlatch. Dwarf Bodyguard ♂
- Blake Harber. Gnome Bouncer ⚥
- Elana Portman. Gnome Biologist ♀
Rumours
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- There's silver in a nearby mountain.
The Urban Cricket
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
Characters
- Quentin Blacksmith. Dwarf Courtier ♂
- Weston Bladefist. Half-Orc Fisher ♂
- Dael Stonesworn. Gnome Shepherd ♀
Rumours
- The local gang has a new leader.
- Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
The Icky Pot Inn
This tavern only appears at night.
Menu
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
Characters
- Reuben Broadbent. Human Architect ♂
- Violet Bozier. Tiefling Maid ♀
- Jeffrey Enola. Half-Orc Urchin ♂
Rumours
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
The Bone And Acolyte
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
Characters
- Fletch Hawkwing. Elf Prostitute ♂
- River Wrynn. Gnome Road Master ⚥
- Jessica Norman. Half-Orc Architect ♀
Rumours
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
- A local girl has gone missing.
- The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
Tanis Bluepetal's Tavern
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
Characters
- Emil Davis. Halfling Naperer ♂
- Carys Vinder. Half-Orc Cotter ♀
- Alam Shalamayne. Human Wagoner ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
The Bagger And Viking
There are big spider-webs in the corner. And big spiders in those webs.
Menu
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
Characters
- Linda Norton. Gnome Lead Servant ♀
- Doran Mervor. Gnome Cartographer ⚥
- Marion Sams. Halfling Sommelier ♀
Rumours
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
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