Taverns
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The Humongous Mountain Tavern
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.
- Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
- One pan Minotaur Steak. A massive steak cooked with potatoes.
Characters
- Olivier Scott. Dwarf Athlete ⚥
- Sandra Nighy. Half-Elf Squire ♀
- Sophie Karim. Gnome Acater ♀
Rumours
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
The Zealous Chapman
The tavern has a secret dungeon in the basement.
Menu
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Water. For boring people.
Characters
- Gareth Elonil. Tiefling Stonecutter ♂
- Renee Oak. Elf Flautist ♀
- Forbes Moongarden. Half-Elf Earl ♂
Rumours
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- There have been human sacrifices at Honey's Town.
Sandra Kovak's Taphouse
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Fried Cockatrice. Delicious and bad for you.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Bundringo Enola. Tiefling Actor ⚥
- Daniel Weston. Dwarf Street Performer ♂
- Nathalie Moonvalley. Elf Bear Leader ♀
Rumours
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
The Lighthearted Pot Inn
Card games are prohibited in this establishment.
Menu
- Roast Goblin. Greenish slightly spoiled meat charred to a crisp. No goblins were harmed in the making of this dish.
- Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
Characters
- Sarab Pierce. Half-Orc Pauper ⚥
- Falk Potter. Tiefling Bladesmith ♂
- Rose Sams. Dwarf Queen ♀
Rumours
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
- An old crone promised that a wave was going to come soon and wash away the sinners.
- There have been human sacrifices at The Cyan River.
The Indolent Lynx
The front door to this tavern glows in the dark.
Menu
- Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
Characters
- Ven Lucas. Halfling Apothecary ♂
- Shay Willow. Halfling Scullion ♀
- Alondra Hickory. Half-Elf Cleaner ♀
Rumours
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
The Light Bone Tavern
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Andrew Hogan. Tiefling Hayward ♂
- Ashley Norton. Tiefling Animal Tamer ♀
- Sarab Rowe. Halfling Dancer ⚥
Rumours
- A coven of witches have moved into the inn.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
The Humongous Bowyer
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Griffon Horn Beer. The beer is particularly good.
Characters
- Arios Hadwell. Halfling Fortune Teller ♂
- Rowan Hamilton. Half-Elf Cobbler ⚥
- Geoffrey Bradley. Halfling Pupil ♂
Rumours
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- You may summon any elemental at Roots of the Mind.
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
Jen Wanderhill's Taphouse
The local militia keeps a room reserved in the back of this tavern.
Menu
- Orc Mash. A mash made for orcs, not from orc. Whatever meat, veggies, etc is laying around.
- White Wine. A classic.
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Sawyer Hale. Half-Elf Lecturer ⚥
- Morgan Fitzgerald. Half-Orc Bandit ♂
- Jasmine Kensley. Elf Prostitute ♀
Rumours
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- A dragon was killed at Sigurd's Hut.
The Well Groomed Plate
A family of kobolds run this tavern.
Menu
- Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Owlbear Ribs. These are some big ribs.
Characters
- Reiko Brocksby. Half-Orc Ward ♀
- Hiram Shadeheart. Half-Orc Barbarian ♂
- Kyris Haggard. Gnome Spice Merchant ♂
Rumours
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
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