Taverns
Locale
The Gifted Bowman Tavern
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
Characters
- Taylor Skullcrusher. Half-Orc Farmer ⚥
- Elise Enola. Human Debt Collector ♀
- Selena Massa. Halfling Burglar ♀
Rumours
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
- A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
The Demesne And Centaur
Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.
Menu
- Sticky caramel. A bowl of warm caramel with chocolate wafers to dip in.
- Butter Carrots. Baby carrots swimming in butter.
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
Characters
- Hendricks Arrias. Human Nurse ♂
- Celina El-Hasan. Dwarf Seamstress ♀
- Ivor Dunstan. Tiefling Weaver ♂
Rumours
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
- is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
The Walking Fangs
The tavern only serves elves.
Menu
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
Characters
- Fribbington White. Elf Earl ⚥
- Tami Lord. Half-Orc Painter ♀
- Qualen Goldbreeze. Half-Elf Chiropractor ♂
Rumours
- was killed by wolves.
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
The Nobleman And Pipe
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.
Characters
- Emily Brown. Gnome Bard ♀
- Guthrum Mournhell. Dwarf Pawn Shop Owner ♂
- Doran Shad. Elf Auctioneer ⚥
Rumours
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
- Adventurers have gone missing at Shiva's Mirrors.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
The Trap And Shilling
Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.
Menu
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.
Characters
- Lance Dresdain. Dwarf Paladin ♂
- Roman Miller. Elf Wagoner ♂
- Keeley Everett. Tiefling Bandit ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is cheating on his wife.
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
The Carbuncle And Stool
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
Characters
- Taylor Mattell. Halfling Astronomer ⚥
- Daniel Pierre-Dupois. Half-Orc Clerk ♂
- Kasim Silvervalley. Elf Dean ♂
Rumours
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at The Purple Platform.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
The Delegating Player
There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
Characters
- Dub Whisperwind. Elf Potter ♂
- Parker Brocksby. Human Tailor ⚥
- Vitriak Hillard. Tiefling Alcoholic ♂
Rumours
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- A dragon was killed at Chains of the Bellows.
The Blacksmith And Bellows
1 in 100 drinks in this tavern is poisoned.
Menu
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
Characters
- Jaden Freeman. Half-Orc Busker ♂
- Doran Jayid. Half-Orc Carpenter ⚥
- Finley Dempsy. Elf Former Adventurer ⚥
Rumours
- A dragon was killed at Forge of the Frong.
- The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
The Wide Eyed Water
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
Characters
- Jax Weatherby. Half-Elf Journalist ♂
- Jen Dunstan. Half-Elf Hersir ♀
- Ricon Todd. Tiefling Monk ♂
Rumours
- A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
- There are mushrooms which grow at Jevon's Ruins that control your mind.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
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