Taverns
Locale
The Notable Fief
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Fried Hawk Wings. Addictive!
- Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
Characters
- Mona Lord. Half-Elf Clerk ♀
- William Rook. Half-Elf Blacksmith ♂
- Morwen Fordragon. Half-Orc Assassin ♀
Rumours
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
The Flume And Alewife
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Daisy Ali. Half-Elf Hatter ♀
- Shangela Banes. Dwarf Watchmaker ♀
- Talia Selwyn. Human Jester ♀
Rumours
- Cultists have come to town.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- was killed by an evil wizard.
Femlin Wright's Inn
The bartender claims this tavern used to be carried upon a giants back.
Menu
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
Characters
- Amira Haggard. Half-Orc Fire Eater ♀
- Kaith Cruise. Half-Elf Troubadour ♂
- Marcelin Boone. Gnome Wagoner ♀
Rumours
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
The Overflowing Cannon
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
Characters
- Cynthia Rook. Elf Cooper ♀
- Elisha White. Human Engineer ♀
- Alondra Wright. Dwarf Nurse ♀
Rumours
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
The Thirsty Meal
No humans are allowed in this tavern.
Menu
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
Characters
- Hiaenna Wood. Half-Elf Fighter ♀
- Dianne Barrow. Dwarf Houndmaster ♀
- Mona Orsan. Human Nursemaid ♀
Rumours
- A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
The Assuring Spy
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Reuben Anwen. Half-Orc Essayist ♂
- Vetack Dempsy. Halfling Bailiff ♂
- Adrian Poots. Halfling Notary ♂
Rumours
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
Derrick Diamondtree's Tavern
Twin dwarves own this tavern.
Menu
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
Characters
- Daphne Grail. Halfling Herald ♀
- Ivana Ward. Gnome Castellan ♀
- Sibylle Beech. Tiefling Earl ♀
Rumours
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- The howls at night aren't wolves, they're hell hounds.
Ashet Karim's Inn
Large bay windows greet you as you approach the tavern.
Menu
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Fried Pickles. So salty but sooo good!
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
Characters
- Pascal Orsan. Tiefling Gymnast ♂
- Fletch Weston. Halfling Pastry Chef ♂
- Aela Zaki. Human Biologist ♀
Rumours
- A local girl has gone missing.
- Someone hid treasure in town.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
The Ruttish Raker Inn
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Doran Masak. Half-Orc Refugee ⚥
- Mary Rowe. Half-Elf Bowyer ♀
- Gwen Windrunner. Dwarf Farmhand ♀
Rumours
- The local constable is a vampire.
- Zeppelin of the Mariner is a great place to find a wife or husband.
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
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