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The Fire And Parapet

Map of The Fire And Parapet

The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.

Menu

  • Gazpacho. Cold soup.
  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
  • Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.

Characters

  • Roman Shadowmourne. Tiefling Herald ♂
  • Lacey Joybrook. Halfling Ranger ♀
  • Timothy Wilton. Tiefling Botanist ♂

Rumours

  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
  • Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
  • All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.

Riley Hogan's Inn

Map of Riley Hogan's Inn

The sign above the door is worn with age.

Menu

  • Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
  • Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
  • Gin. Where the juice?

Characters

  • Bruce Marshall. Gnome Crofter ♂
  • Lara Broadbent. Half-Elf Quartermaster ♀
  • Hanks Swiftfoot. Halfling Prostitute ♂

Rumours

  • There's a vein of gold nearby.
  • The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
  • There's an ancient red dragon at Glacial Forge.

Zoe Ironstrike's Tavern

Map of Zoe Ironstrike's Tavern

A beggar sits outside the door.

Menu

  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
  • Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
  • Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?

Characters

  • Jeffrey Shalamayne. Half-Elf Entertainer ♂
  • Helen James. Gnome Courtier ♀
  • Amelia Duffield. Halfling Exterminator ♀

Rumours

  • One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
  • Cultists have come to town.
  • A wyvern has been spotted in the area.

The Spoon And Minter

Map of The Spoon And Minter

The tavern has a fighting pit out back.

Menu

  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.
  • Ale. A tavern staple.
  • Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.

Characters

  • Mica Hamid. Half-Orc Athlete ♀
  • Avital Loch. Half-Elf Farmer ♂
  • Hardwin Silvergem. Elf Wrestler ♂

Rumours

  • It's almost time to pay taxes.
  • Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
  • A murderer has escaped from the town jail.

The Stinging Rogue

Map of The Stinging Rogue

Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.

Menu

  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
  • Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.

Characters

  • Storm Hemlock. Gnome Grocer ♀
  • Anya Sybil. Dwarf Beekeeper ♀
  • Ashet Potter. Gnome Barber ♀

Rumours

  • Three people have gone missing from town.
  • A manticore is hunting a group of adventurers who killed her mate.
  • An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.

The Swinging Coffer

Map of The Swinging Coffer

Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!

Menu

  • Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.

Characters

  • Rowan Ali. Human Maid ♂
  • Angar Marshall. Human Warlock ♂
  • Helsora Terryn. Gnome Scullion ♀

Rumours

  • An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
  • The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.
  • A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.

The Weedy Kingfisher

Map of The Weedy Kingfisher

Ivy covers the front of the building.

Menu

  • Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.

Characters

  • Charlie Alhara. Half-Elf Crime Boss ⚥
  • Gar Pierce. Elf Stablehand ♂
  • Liam Masak. Halfling Shaman ♂

Rumours

  • A ship was set on fire by the river.
  • The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
  • A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.

The Disappearing Spider

Map of The Disappearing Spider

An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
  • 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

  • Jonas Broadbent. Tiefling Witch ♂
  • Ashet Ferncloud. Half-Orc Fighter ♀
  • Jonas Wood. Dwarf Butcher ♂

Rumours

  • The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
  • An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
  • It's almost time to pay taxes.

The Overcooked Plate Tavern

Map of The Overcooked Plate Tavern

This tavern has no kitchen.

Menu

  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
  • 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.
  • Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!

Characters

  • Sazi Ellis. Dwarf Princess ♀
  • Karth Enola. Halfling Toll Keeper ♂
  • Hana Orsan. Tiefling Fortune Teller ♀

Rumours

  • Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
  • An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.

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