Taverns
Locale
The Relaxing Antelope
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
Characters
- Isis Michaels. Half-Elf Cardinal ♀
- Donovan Graystripe. Half-Orc Ranger ♂
- Alys Ashfield. Elf Mortician ♀
Rumours
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- Someone hid treasure in town.
The Herce And Tyne
The bartender is a human woman who says she used to be a pirate.
Menu
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Clementine Pierre-Dupois. Half-Orc Mason ♀
- Nicholas Belet. Dwarf Hersir ♂
- Angar Korsk. Half-Elf Steward ♂
Rumours
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to The Midway Island.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
The Evaluating Gardener
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
Characters
- Lionheart Alhara. Dwarf Sailor ♂
- Avery Turner. Elf Butcher ♀
- Reeve Wynne. Half-Elf Druid ♂
Rumours
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
- If you go to Island of the Carver, you can be healed.
The Maze And Labyrinth
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
Characters
- Arnold Knight. Halfling Knight ♂
- Christopher Sweeny. Tiefling Baron ♂
- Sylvia Blaze. Tiefling Attendant ♀
Rumours
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
The Violent Zebra Taphouse
The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.
Menu
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
- Water. For boring people.
- Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
Characters
- Morgan Hasan. Human Gymnast ♂
- Dustin Wilbur. Dwarf Blacksmith ♂
- Conn Barlow. Dwarf Cotter ♂
Rumours
- A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
- A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
The Honored Shield
No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.
Menu
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
Characters
- Hamad Tawnyspots. Half-Orc Exorcist ♂
- Edgar Harber. Half-Orc Ranger ♂
- Jacques Darwin. Halfling Weaver ♂
Rumours
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
Illian Weston's Taphouse
This tavern only seems to have one window on the ground floor, but it's as big as a horse!
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
Characters
- Avery Hickory. Half-Elf Deserter ⚥
- Elevrir Brocksby. Half-Orc Inquisitor ♂
- Bodwyn AnaanShan. Half-Orc Villein ♂
Rumours
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
- Cultists have come to town.
- Someone summoned a demon.
The Reflecting Friend
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
Characters
- Shirley Boone. Human Bandit ♀
- Sohali Connington. Gnome Chef ♀
- Myron Lonerock. Halfling Physicist ♂
Rumours
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
- The local constable is a vampire.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
The Yellow Quail Taphouse
The bar is wet.
Menu
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
Characters
- Roxy Bozier. Elf Student ♀
- Sarab Hemlock. Human Jailer ⚥
- Roan Marid. Half-Elf Cantor ♂
Rumours
- Someone has been stealing clothes.
- The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
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