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The Well Lit Weaver Inn

Map of The Well Lit Weaver Inn

The bartender has wings.

Menu

  • Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
  • Gin. Where the juice?
  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.

Characters

  • Aviad Wolfbrother. Gnome Blacksmith ♂
  • Sumesh Autumn. Gnome Poultry Keeper ⚥
  • Devlan Norman. Human Mercer ♂

Rumours

  • There is an ooze living in the local church.
  • The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
  • There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.

The Sneaking Gold

Map of The Sneaking Gold

The walls of this tavern are rounded.

Menu

  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
  • Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.

Characters

  • Logan Roberts. Half-Elf Hired Muscle ♂
  • Tiffany Wilton. Half-Elf Chiropractor ♀
  • Mugheer Darwin. Dwarf Glassblower ♂

Rumours

  • There are no animals in the forest anymore.
  • A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
  • There's a cursed sword in the armory.

The Reeky Diver

Map of The Reeky Diver

The sign above the door is worn with age.

Menu

  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
  • Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.

Characters

  • Jonas Karim. Gnome Banker ♂
  • Talwyn Banes. Half-Orc Sommelier ♀
  • Emyr Orsan. Elf Gardener ♂

Rumours

  • A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
  • was killed by wolves.
  • One man in town claims he can control insects.

The Lawful Prince

Map of The Lawful Prince

The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.

Menu

  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
  • Venison Pot Roast. A hearty pot roast with venison.

Characters

  • Parker Goldtree. Elf Bard ⚥
  • Akdir Scott. Elf Alcoholic ♂
  • Runar Reedwater. Gnome Witch ♂

Rumours

  • Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
  • is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
  • The baker is rumored to be cutting his flour with a powdered cleaning solution to save money.

The Page And Curate

Map of The Page And Curate

The name of this tavern changes every day.

Menu

  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
  • Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.

Characters

  • Moe Cruise. Tiefling Apprentice ♂
  • Bundringo Weston. Elf Cardinal ⚥
  • Sasha Thom. Human Sorcerer ♀

Rumours

  • A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
  • There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
  • A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.

The Dank Fence

Map of The Dank Fence

You can't see the inside of the tavern because the windows are filthy.

Menu

  • Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
  • Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
  • Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.

Characters

  • Katya Ironstone. Dwarf Glassblower ♀
  • Charlie Loch. Elf Oracle ⚥
  • Laurel Swiftfoot. Gnome Ringmaster ♀

Rumours

  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
  • A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
  • The water in the nearby lake can poison you.

Riley Mournhell's Tavern

Map of Riley Mournhell's Tavern

A large dragon head is stuffed and hangs on the wall.

Menu

  • Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
  • Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
  • Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.

Characters

  • Brenda Crump. Dwarf Lead Servant ♀
  • Ego Payne. Elf Warlock ♂
  • Katrina Enola. Gnome Commissar ♀

Rumours

  • Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
  • Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
  • A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.

The Spraying Weaver

Map of The Spraying Weaver

The bartender is a clockwork construct.

Menu

  • Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
  • Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
  • Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.

Characters

  • Sumesh Barrow. Half-Elf Con Artist ⚥
  • Crispin Mattell. Half-Elf Philosopher ♂
  • Jarrad Norton. Halfling Noble ♂

Rumours

  • Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
  • It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.

The Pilgrim And Bone

Map of The Pilgrim And Bone

No humans are allowed in this tavern.

Menu

  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
  • Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!

Characters

  • Rose Wilton. Half-Elf Teacher ♀
  • Sandra Roderick. Tiefling Barbarian ♀
  • Jessica Zaros. Dwarf Chancellor ♀

Rumours

  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
  • The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
  • The local gang has a new leader.

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