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The Snake And Buttery

Map of The Snake And Buttery

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

Menu

  • Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
  • Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
  • Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?

Characters

  • Blake Hickory. Halfling Lamplight ⚥
  • Tatiana Selentia. Dwarf Countess ♀
  • Shark Mervor. Elf General ♀

Rumours

  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.
  • The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
  • Someone has been stealing clothes.

The Stoping Riser

Map of The Stoping Riser

There are paintings of flowers on each wall.

Menu

  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
  • Wood Elf Salad. A mix of lettuce and veggies fit for a wood elf!
  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.

Characters

  • Laura Ashfield. Half-Elf Crofter ♀
  • Denzel Marid. Gnome Ferryman ♂
  • Carys Adir. Human Ranger ♀

Rumours

  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
  • The mayor is considering banning carriages from town. The streets are too narrow.
  • One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.

The Meaning Saddle

Map of The Meaning Saddle

You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.

Menu

  • Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.

Characters

  • Dmitri Summer. Dwarf Fighter ♂
  • Max Proudhands. Gnome Cultist ⚥
  • Nayeli White. Halfling Quartermaster ♀

Rumours

  • The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
  • The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
  • Someone hid treasure in town.

The Arranging Buckler

Map of The Arranging Buckler

The chairs are padded and musty.

Menu

  • Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
  • Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!

Characters

  • Dan Wrynn. Elf Fixer ♂
  • Marilyn Roderick. Elf Spice Merchant ♀
  • Phoebe Bergel. Gnome Acrobat ♀

Rumours

  • The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
  • Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Town of the Carbuncle.
  • A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.

The Draper And Maid

Map of The Draper And Maid

The roof of this tavern caved in long ago. The rubble was removed, but the roof was never replaced.

Menu

  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
  • Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
  • Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.

Characters

  • Salvatore Spring. Gnome Debt Collector ♂
  • Matteus Laroque. Halfling Hired Muscle ♂
  • Bart Michaels. Elf Villein ♂

Rumours

  • The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
  • A new church is being built in town.
  • Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.

The Minstrel And Alewife

Map of The Minstrel And Alewife

1 in 100 drinks in this tavern is poisoned.

Menu

  • Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
  • Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
  • Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.

Characters

  • Jill Stormrage. Tiefling Abbess ♀
  • Hassan Hemlock. Tiefling Archaeologist ♂
  • Jen Hamilton. Tiefling Wizard ♀

Rumours

  • A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
  • A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
  • The water in the nearby lake can heal you.

The Applauding Shadow

Map of The Applauding Shadow

The sign shows a man in full knight armor.

Menu

  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
  • Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
  • Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.

Characters

  • Farquesh Enola. Dwarf Commissar ♂
  • Ember Loudlegs. Gnome Barmaid ♀
  • Liam Molyneaux. Elf Sorcerer ♂

Rumours

  • A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
  • There are no animals in the forest anymore.
  • A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.

Clark James's Taphouse

Map of Clark James's Taphouse

You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.

Menu

  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.

Characters

  • Rey Marshall. Dwarf Stonecutter ♂
  • Tamsin Todd. Gnome Barmaid ♀
  • Marge Duffield. Dwarf Pirate ♀

Rumours

  • A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
  • It's going to snow.
  • Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.

Derrick Blueflower's Taphouse

Map of Derrick Blueflower's Taphouse

There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.

Menu

  • Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
  • Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
  • Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.

Characters

  • Vivi Northrend. Gnome Diviner ♀
  • Jakob Enola. Elf Flautist ♂
  • Jenny Jayid. Half-Elf Physicist ♀

Rumours

  • A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
  • The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
  • The town master's nose was split open in a fight.

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