Taverns
Locale
The Shield And Plate
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
Characters
- Jonas Hale. Halfling Warlock ♂
- Shark Reddy. Halfling Tailor ♀
- Claire Wood. Human Wine Maker ♀
Rumours
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- Kingdom at Shadowfell's Edge was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
The Ironclad Buffoon Tavern
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
Characters
- Mack Barrow. Human Captain Of The Guard ♂
- Torek Hale. Gnome Warlock ♂
- Doran Kelshall. Gnome Merchant ⚥
Rumours
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
The Dankish Sapper Taphouse
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
Characters
- Lydia Dresdain. Tiefling Cleric ♀
- Cassius Quinn. Gnome Boatman ♂
- Sylvia Hamid. Elf Barbarian ♀
Rumours
- One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- Town of the Barter was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
The Distributing Canon
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
- Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
Characters
- Claudia Nozzlenuck. Tiefling Farrier ♀
- Rebecca Norman. Elf Wizard ♀
- Finley Erwin. Half-Orc Chandler ⚥
Rumours
- An invisible man has been creating problems in town.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
The Depending Fief
This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.
Menu
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
Characters
- Mikael Goldbreeze. Half-Elf Commissar ♂
- Sisco Haggard. Elf Gymnast ⚥
- Sadie Faelyn. Human Dealer ♀
Rumours
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
- A dragon was killed at The Mauve Airship.
The Quarrelsome Skinner Taphouse
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Sahin Boone. Half-Elf Cardinal ⚥
- Dawn Briggs. Gnome Mortician ♀
- Max Mulgrew. Half-Orc Sailmaker ⚥
Rumours
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
The Smiling Poet
No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.
Menu
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
Characters
- Maddie Enola. Gnome Chaplain ♀
- Jago Mehmed. Dwarf Surgeon ♂
- Laura Cunningham. Gnome Captain Of The Guard ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
- You may summon any elemental at The Lemon House.
- The constable was in a drunken fight.
The Errant Cobbler
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
Characters
- Doran Roderick. Halfling Surgeon ⚥
- Robert Dalton. Tiefling Sorcerer ♂
- Gregory Freeman. Dwarf Messenger ♂
Rumours
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
Angar Hadwell's Taphouse
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
Characters
- Kendra Whisperwind. Halfling Wagoner ♀
- Stella Cunningham. Half-Elf Ringmaster ♀
- Sumesh Vonner. Half-Elf Athlete ⚥
Rumours
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
- A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
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