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The Yale And Feather

Map of The Yale And Feather

A lute floats in the corner, playing a tune magically.

Menu

  • Gin. Where the juice?
  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.

Characters

  • Elisha Payne. Tiefling Gunsmith ♀
  • Riley Jayid. Gnome Fighter ⚥
  • Dolan Mervor. Gnome Sage ♂

Rumours

  • The trees here are alive.
  • A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.

Seymor Mazdan's Tavern

Map of Seymor Mazdan's Tavern

The sign above the door is worn with age.

Menu

  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
  • Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.

Characters

  • Sumesh Shalamayne. Half-Elf Innkeeper ⚥
  • Balur Teagrass. Gnome Paladin ♂
  • Misha Masak. Tiefling Earl ♂

Rumours

  • A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
  • Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.

The Meaning Shilling

Map of The Meaning Shilling

A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
  • Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
  • Cherry Bread. Sweet cake like bread with candied cherries throughout.

Characters

  • Bernie Dalton. Human Monk ⚥
  • Andrew Rowan. Halfling Almoner ♂
  • Klaudia Zaros. Gnome Woolwinder ♀

Rumours

  • There is an ooze living in the local church.
  • There is war brewing to the east.
  • is on the run from someone.

The Juicy Ostiary

Map of The Juicy Ostiary

A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.

Menu

  • Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
  • One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
  • Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.

Characters

  • Frances Faelyn. Halfling Burglar ♀
  • Cloee Scott. Half-Orc Baker ♀
  • Bernie Brocksby. Elf Deserter ⚥

Rumours

  • A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
  • The inn has a secret dungeon.
  • The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.

The Swearing Mage

Map of The Swearing Mage

The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.

Menu

  • Fried Fish Sticks. Fresh and tasty.
  • Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
  • Roast Pheasant. Pairs well with the wine.

Characters

  • Fareed Larchwood. Halfling Sergeant At Arms ♂
  • Doran Loch. Halfling Warlock ⚥
  • Shirley Weston. Gnome Bartender ♀

Rumours

  • The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
  • It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
  • That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.

Ivan Wanderhill's Tavern

Map of Ivan Wanderhill's Tavern

There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.

Menu

  • Mushroom Steak. Thick cut of beef with mushroom gravy atop.
  • Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
  • Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.

Characters

  • Torek Ualas. Halfling Commissar ♂
  • Hayden Selentia. Dwarf Deserter ♂
  • Erolith Faelyn. Half-Orc Wagoner ♀

Rumours

  • There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
  • A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
  • The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.

The Daunting Stool Taphouse

Map of The Daunting Stool Taphouse

The floor is sticky. Ew.

Menu

  • Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
  • Puff Pastry. Good for breakfast or desert!
  • Baked Shrimp Toast. It's toast, with shrimp on it, and then it's baked. Try to keep up.

Characters

  • Raven Abbey. Half-Orc Glassblower ♀
  • Hector Haggard. Dwarf Gambler ♂
  • Sawyer Ferrier. Half-Elf Pawn Shop Owner ⚥

Rumours

  • It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
  • A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
  • The trees here are alive.

The Buffoon And Waferer

Map of The Buffoon And Waferer

The tender here has two heads.

Menu

  • Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
  • Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
  • Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.

Characters

  • Sisco Abasi. Half-Orc Earl ⚥
  • Hailee Dresdain. Halfling Chaplain ♀
  • Marina Michaels. Human Host ♀

Rumours

  • A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
  • Two orcs fought for dominance at The Shamrock Shipwreck.
  • Someone hid treasure in town.

The Tiring Butcher

Map of The Tiring Butcher

Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.

Menu

  • Kraken Plate. Fish and oyster plate.
  • Raw Fish. The cook heard this was a delicacy.
  • Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.

Characters

  • Kasim Proudhands. Halfling Writer ♂
  • Eldon Aquilegia. Gnome Street Performer ♂
  • Rowan Frost. Halfling Potter ⚥

Rumours

  • The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
  • The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
  • A kraken was seen at the coast.

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