Taverns
Locale
The Scorching Lion
Ivy covers the front of the building.
Menu
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
Characters
- Mia Alhara. Elf Cultist ♀
- Euphy Altharia. Halfling Sheriff ♀
- Bernie Karim. Half-Orc Judge ⚥
Rumours
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- There are mushrooms which grow at Joey's Cottage that control your mind.
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
The Remorseless Sable
The name of this tavern changes every day.
Menu
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
Characters
- John Browntree. Halfling Carpenter ♂
- Torek Hale. Tiefling First Mate ♂
- Ruby Loudbelly. Half-Orc Spice Merchant ♀
Rumours
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- There have been human sacrifices at The Copper Pool.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
The Insidious Bodyguard Taphouse
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Milk. There is parsley on top.
- White Wine. A classic.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
Characters
- Dov Walker. Gnome Artist ♂
- Richard Hale. Elf Astrologer ♂
- Zayne Barrow. Halfling Gardener ♂
Rumours
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
The Immaculate Charlatan
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
Characters
- Maz Quinn. Human Hatter ⚥
- Frederick Selentia. Halfling Courtier ♂
- Renee Mazdan. Dwarf Captain ♀
Rumours
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Island of the Coffer.
- A large egg is near Frederick's Anvil.
The Sour Goblet Taphouse
A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.
Menu
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
Characters
- Maverick Korsk. Halfling Barber ♂
- Lillian Portman. Halfling Governess ♀
- Michael Hasan. Half-Orc Archaeologist ♂
Rumours
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
The Motherly Favor
Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.
Menu
- Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
- Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
Characters
- Dana Hamlin. Human Juggler ♀
- Roman Molyneaux. Half-Elf Museum Curator ♂
- Rowan Gellar. Human Monk ⚥
Rumours
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
The Haberdasher And Jupon
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
Characters
- Brenda Jayid. Elf Witchdoctor ♀
- Mugheer Weatherby. Half-Elf Physician ♂
- Olivia Proudhands. Gnome Fortune Teller ♀
Rumours
- Island of the Piper is a great place to find a wife or husband.
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
The Drafty Stone Tavern
The walls of this tavern randomly change colors every few minutes.
Menu
- Mint Lamb. Why do we eat cute little animals? Why?
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Roasted Tomatoes. Can be served on the side with any meal.
Characters
- Abbas Dresdain. Halfling Street Performer ♂
- River Stonestorm. Half-Orc Mercenary ⚥
- Diego Truthseeker. Halfling Senator ♂
Rumours
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Jago's Airship.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
The Vivacious Harper Inn
This tavern has a glass floor to see into the water.
Menu
- Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.
- Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
Characters
- Owen Loch. Human Clown ♂
- Alyx Enola. Dwarf Scullion ♀
- Petra Gleeson. Human Constable ♀
Rumours
- The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
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