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The Mealy Shilling Tavern

Map of The Mealy Shilling Tavern

The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.

Menu

  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!

Characters

  • Raadi Wilbur. Half-Orc Nanny ♂
  • Anika Bryce. Half-Orc Princess ♀
  • Valeria Horrig. Dwarf Debt Collector ♀

Rumours

  • Last month it rained fish.
  • The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
  • A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.

The Flowering Rogue

Map of The Flowering Rogue

There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.

Menu

  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
  • Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.

Characters

  • River Blackclaw. Half-Orc Dean ⚥
  • Frederick Poots. Elf Sailmaker ♂
  • Avery Enola. Dwarf Sorcerer ⚥

Rumours

  • The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
  • Werewolves have been seen nearby.
  • The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.

Drangor Marid's Tavern

Map of Drangor Marid's Tavern

The signature drink here is called the Wailing Wight.

Menu

  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
  • Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.

Characters

  • Emily Wazels. Human Cultist ♀
  • Bundringo Kaye. Half-Elf Weaver ⚥
  • Jelen Terryn. Human Prince ♂

Rumours

  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
  • There is an ooze living in the local church.
  • A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.

The Scrawny Plumer Taphouse

Map of The Scrawny Plumer Taphouse

It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.

Menu

  • Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.

Characters

  • Falk Travis. Half-Orc Cleric ♂
  • Sandra Alard. Tiefling Chaplain ♀
  • Lilith Carter. Halfling Fletcher ♀

Rumours

  • Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
  • The bees here make the best honey.
  • The local constable is a vampire.

The Wooden Topaz Inn

Map of The Wooden Topaz Inn

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

Menu

  • Ale. A tavern staple.
  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
  • Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.

Characters

  • Bodwyn Rook. Half-Orc Event Planner ♂
  • Jasmine Scott. Halfling Comedian ♀
  • Favian Loch. Elf Naperer ♂

Rumours

  • One man in town claims he can control insects.
  • It's going to snow.
  • A nearby farm is haunted.

The Orienteering Water

Map of The Orienteering Water

You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.

Menu

  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
  • Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?

Characters

  • Trixie Roderick. Halfling Street Performer ♀
  • Angar Bladefist. Halfling Commissar ♂
  • Lillian Kusheth. Halfling Warlock ♀

Rumours

  • Someone summoned a demon.
  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
  • A giant ape is said to live near The Maroon Chains.

Tatiana Connington's Inn

Map of Tatiana Connington's Inn

The tables here are invisible.

Menu

  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
  • Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.

Characters

  • Ellie Ali. Dwarf Makeup Artist ♀
  • Clio Carter. Half-Elf Congresswoman ♀
  • Avery Wrynn. Dwarf Witchdoctor ⚥

Rumours

  • The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
  • The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
  • There is a bush which moves around near Harbour of the Boa.

Henry Gaelen's Inn

Map of Henry Gaelen's Inn

Ivy covers the front of the building.

Menu

  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
  • Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.

Characters

  • Nikolas Kaye. Elf Cleric ♂
  • Charlie Roderick. Elf Mathematician ⚥
  • Laban Shadowmourne. Halfling Bodyguard ♂

Rumours

  • The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
  • There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
  • A travelling gnome musician is coming to town later today.

The Drover And Taster

Map of The Drover And Taster

An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.

Menu

  • Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.

Characters

  • Sarab Bradley. Human Sheriff ⚥
  • Riley Roundtree. Half-Elf Botanist ⚥
  • Sisco Gellar. Half-Elf Dealer ⚥

Rumours

  • The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
  • The local tavern is going out of business.
  • Orcs carried off several townsfolk.

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