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Liberty Ragvald's Tavern

Map of Liberty Ragvald's Tavern

No weapons are allowed in here.

Menu

  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
  • Poisoned Apple. It's not real poison! Meade injected into an apple.

Characters

  • Joel Davis. Elf Fletcher ♂
  • Luna Walker. Halfling Gravedigger ♀
  • Ashet Ironroot. Dwarf Blacksmith ♀

Rumours

  • Someone looted a tomb nearby.
  • A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.

The Likely Waferer

Map of The Likely Waferer

The tender here has two heads.

Menu

  • Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
  • Manticore Loaf. Mystery meat surprise.
  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.

Characters

  • Yazid Zaros. Gnome Wizard ♀
  • Maria Oak. Halfling Botanist ♀
  • Qualen Grail. Dwarf Bailiff ♂

Rumours

  • The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
  • The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.

The Spinning Pope

Map of The Spinning Pope

The bar in this tavern is covered in glowing fungi.

Menu

  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
  • Plum Sauce. Served with crusty bread.
  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.

Characters

  • Eden Mulgrew. Half-Orc Pauper ⚥
  • Bundringo Weston. Halfling Druid ⚥
  • Stella Brocksby. Human First Mate ♀

Rumours

  • Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
  • A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
  • There's a cursed sword in the armory.

The Star And Boothaler

Map of The Star And Boothaler

There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.

Menu

  • Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
  • Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.

Characters

  • Avery Gellar. Half-Orc Cabbie ⚥
  • Kaith Walker. Half-Orc Biologist ♂
  • William Faelyn. Half-Elf Minister ♂

Rumours

  • The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
  • The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.

The Cricket And Conman

Map of The Cricket And Conman

Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.

Menu

  • Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
  • Fried Hawk Wings. Addictive!
  • Fried Fish Sticks. Fresh and tasty.

Characters

  • Eldar Teagrass. Halfling Ferryman ♂
  • Balur Alard. Half-Orc Roper ♂
  • Ellie Ashes. Tiefling Host ♀

Rumours

  • A murderer has escaped from the town jail.
  • A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
  • A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.

Nina Stormrage's Tavern

Map of Nina Stormrage's Tavern

The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.

Menu

  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.

Characters

  • Preston Weston. Elf Captain Of The Guard ♂
  • Badaar Orsan. Half-Orc Charlatan ♂
  • Jackson Lachlan. Dwarf Ranger ♂

Rumours

  • The Queen has been cursed.
  • Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
  • A ship was set on fire by the river.

The Shocking Cricket Taphouse

Map of The Shocking Cricket Taphouse

Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.

Menu

  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.

Characters

  • Anika Turner. Tiefling Runaway ♀
  • Dawn Travis. Gnome Woolwinder ♀
  • Belor Rowe. Dwarf Makeup Artist ♂

Rumours

  • The man in the corner is paying real silver for goblin ears.
  • A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
  • Natalie's Island is a great place to find a wife or husband.

The Reeky Dress Inn

Map of The Reeky Dress Inn

Ivy covers the front of the building.

Menu

  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.

Characters

  • River Hickory. Gnome Tutor ⚥
  • Kasper Wildwood. Halfling Gunsmith ♂
  • Rey Crewe. Gnome Outlander ♂

Rumours

  • It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
  • The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
  • A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.

Ewan Roderick's Taphouse

Map of Ewan Roderick's Taphouse

The roof of this tavern caved in long ago. The rubble was removed, but the roof was never replaced.

Menu

  • Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
  • Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
  • Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.

Characters

  • Taylor Stoutheart. Halfling Elder ⚥
  • Phoebe Korsk. Halfling Debt Collector ♀
  • Karen Goldtree. Half-Elf Chemist ♀

Rumours

  • A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
  • The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
  • A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.

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