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The Quarrel And Mind

Map of The Quarrel And Mind

You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.

Menu

  • Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
  • Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.

Characters

  • Storm Marshall. Gnome Dean ♀
  • Sarab Hasan. Gnome Pauper ⚥
  • Caroc Strongjaw. Half-Orc Apprentice ♂

Rumours

  • The bees here make the best honey.
  • A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
  • A ship was set on fire by the river.

The Immaculate Lynx

Map of The Immaculate Lynx

There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.

Menu

  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
  • Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.

Characters

  • Marilyn Hadwell. Human Street Artist ♀
  • Danforth El-Hasan. Human Chemist ♂
  • Athol Todd. Half-Elf Builder ♀

Rumours

  • There's a cursed sword in the armory.
  • The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
  • A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.

Rey Ironstrike's Inn

Map of Rey Ironstrike's Inn

The text on the sign is written backward.

Menu

  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
  • Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!

Characters

  • Bernie Schmidt. Half-Elf Historian ⚥
  • Liara Amal. Halfling Craftsperson ♀
  • Kimberly Hogan. Half-Elf Nanny ♀

Rumours

  • It was raining gold pieces last night.
  • The ale from the tavern is brewed by gnomes.
  • A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.

Kirsten Stonestorm's Tavern

Map of Kirsten Stonestorm's Tavern

The tables here are big boulders.

Menu

  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.

Characters

  • Riley Sorra. Halfling Artist ♀
  • Alia Loch. Half-Elf Commoner ♀
  • Bedelia Lord. Elf Abbess ♀

Rumours

  • Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
  • Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
  • If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Waterfall of the Ladle.

The Coughing Ounce

Map of The Coughing Ounce

This tavern appears to be snoring.

Menu

  • Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
  • Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.

Characters

  • Alys Weston. Elf Chimney Sweeper ♀
  • Lucia Oak. Human Tax Collector ♀
  • Violet Ellis. Half-Orc Druid ♀

Rumours

  • The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
  • The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
  • The baker lost his leg years ago when he was an adventurer.

The Grouchy Dipper Tavern

Map of The Grouchy Dipper Tavern

This tavern used to be the city jail.

Menu

  • Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
  • Chicken Soup. When the place is out of noodles.
  • Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!

Characters

  • Doran Whisperwind. Dwarf Tutor ⚥
  • Bernie Gleeson. Tiefling Loan Shark ⚥
  • Favian Magdrom. Half-Orc Poacher ♂

Rumours

  • The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
  • An undead adventurer saved a princess.
  • An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.

The Bushell And Brewer

Map of The Bushell And Brewer

The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.

Menu

  • Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
  • Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.

Characters

  • Christopher Moonblossom. Elf Jester ♂
  • Dag Moonvalley. Elf Gymnast ♂
  • Bernie Weatherby. Dwarf Charlatan ⚥

Rumours

  • Some of the beggars in town are only pretending to be poor.
  • One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.
  • has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.

The Grouchy Fowler Taphouse

Map of The Grouchy Fowler Taphouse

There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.

Menu

  • Dwarven Stout. Addictive!
  • Jasmine Infused Oxygen. For the true epicurean.
  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.

Characters

  • Stephanie Simpson. Half-Elf Road Master ♀
  • Malak Molyneaux. Tiefling Jailer ♀
  • Marilyn Weston. Half-Orc Assassin ♀

Rumours

  • The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
  • Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
  • One man in town claims he can control insects.

The Crushing Monk

Map of The Crushing Monk

Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.

Menu

  • Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!

Characters

  • Avery Stonesworn. Human Artist ♀
  • Lar Smyth. Half-Elf Woodcutter ♂
  • Kasper Hickory. Elf Wizard ♂

Rumours

  • Lucia's Tomb is a great place to find a wife or husband.
  • The local tavern is going out of business.
  • Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.

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