Taverns
Locale
The Zesty Scarp Tavern
There are clouds inside, nestled up against the roof.
Menu
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
Characters
- Mugheer Roderick. Gnome Congressman ♂
- Munir Weston. Dwarf Craftsperson ♂
- Robert Alma. Half-Orc Witchdoctor ♂
Rumours
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
The Frong And Steward
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
Characters
- Bruce Molyneaux. Half-Elf Cleric ♂
- Sasha Watson. Human Ward ♀
- Cora Barlow. Halfling Essayist ♀
Rumours
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- The town keeper has been stealing money from the town's coffers.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
The Implementing Page
A beggar sits outside the door.
Menu
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
Characters
- Olivier Stone. Gnome Veterinarian ⚥
- Gannon Mowbry. Half-Elf Knight ♂
- Jasmine Monroe. Halfling Watchman ♀
Rumours
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
- Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
The Cheeky Pantry Tavern
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Water. For boring people.
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
Characters
- Roxy White. Elf Nanny ♀
- Bebe Rana. Human Healer ♀
- Walter Greentree. Elf Acrobat ♂
Rumours
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
The Rocking Cricket
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
Characters
- Frederick Mournhell. Dwarf Hatter ♂
- Talia Forgeclaw. Half-Orc Witch ♀
- Lucy Todd. Half-Orc Medic ♀
Rumours
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- Someone hid treasure in town.
The Cockered Butler Taphouse
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- 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
- Ashet Lucas. Human Fisher ♀
- Tiffany Shad. Halfling Lecturer ♀
- Olivier Orsan. Half-Elf Wrestler ⚥
Rumours
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Quintus's Pit.
The Dungeon And Summoner
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
Characters
- Maria Hynes. Elf Baroness ♀
- Cordelia Monroe. Half-Elf Beekeeper ♀
- Etienne Brightstar. Gnome Quartermaster ♂
Rumours
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- It's said that bodies taken to Akdir's Colosseum may return to life.
The Medical Staff Inn
Only women work at this tavern.
Menu
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
Characters
- Gert Duffield. Half-Elf Wheelwright ♂
- Del Loudlegs. Gnome Sculptor ♂
- Giselle Quinn. Halfling Runaway ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- The nearby pond has a sea monster of some sort in it.
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
The Mysterious Goose
Some sort of strange shrubbery is growing across the stoop.
Menu
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
Characters
- Kendra Birchfall. Halfling Writer ♀
- Renee Northrend. Halfling Vintner ♀
- Yasmeen Ironvain. Dwarf Charlatan ♀
Rumours
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
- The bees here make the best honey.
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