Taverns
Locale
The Currish Prince
The bartender is a clockwork construct.
Menu
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
Characters
- Doran Connington. Gnome Herald ⚥
- Fiona Shalamayne. Elf Engineer ♀
- Shay Faelyn. Elf Veterinarian ♀
Rumours
- The local inn is going out of business.
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
The Depending Gem
There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.
Menu
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Dark Amber Ale. A favourite with the locals.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
Characters
- Seymor Monroe. Gnome Barber ♂
- Rodney Poots. Dwarf Poacher ♂
- Alendra Boone. Halfling Sorcerer ♀
Rumours
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
The Begging Prince
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Frozen Cream. A sweet treat for after meals.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
Characters
- Lena Massa. Elf Woodcutter ♀
- Dianne Rook. Elf Fixer ♀
- Paddy Wildwood. Halfling Monk ♂
Rumours
- Someone summoned a demon.
- One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
The Beaming Sword
The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.
Menu
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
Characters
- Alaya Pegg. Elf Sailmaker ♀
- Dawn Ferrier. Gnome Chef ♀
- Nev Ashbringer. Half-Orc Student ♂
Rumours
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
- The town council answers to an evil god.
Bob Rucker's Tavern
A field of corn grows right next to this tavern.
Menu
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Mushroom Steak. Thick cut of beef with mushroom gravy atop.
Characters
- Fletch Gale. Human Healer ♂
- Athol Huon. Tiefling Druid ♀
- Avery Ashbringer. Gnome Dancer ⚥
Rumours
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
Ui Loudbelly's Taphouse
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Adventurer's Meal. Big piece of meat, meet two slices of bread. Take it on the go!
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
Characters
- Kashida Bluepetal. Elf Wagoner ♀
- Brogan Dustpelt. Half-Orc Spice Merchant ♂
- Frank Hickory. Gnome Wizard ♂
Rumours
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- A man named Castor is staying at the inn. He looks dangerous.
The Moving Quartermaster
This tavern floats a foot off of the ground.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
Characters
- Mary Boone. Half-Elf Prostitute ♀
- Selene Breezehollow. Gnome General ♀
- Hendricks Kastrix. Half-Elf Leatherworker ♂
Rumours
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
The Adept Blacksmith
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
Characters
- Avery Reddy. Half-Elf Villein ⚥
- Teyr Enola. Dwarf Busker ♀
- Blake Clarke. Half-Elf Warlock ⚥
Rumours
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
- A star in the night sky has moved.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
The Sard And Ryal
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Nut Bread. Kind of sweet. Pretty good and filling.
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
Characters
- Riley Pierce. Human Erenagh ⚥
- Peter Jordan. Half-Elf Historian ♂
- Dov Dalton. Half-Orc Illuminator ♂
Rumours
- There's going to be a jousting tourney soon.
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
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