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The Ignoring Feather

Map of The Ignoring Feather

This tavern has no kitchen.

Menu

  • Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
  • Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.

Characters

  • Bella Enola. Halfling Student ♀
  • Bart Lesley. Halfling Bailiff ♂
  • Femlin Goldtree. Half-Elf Soothsayer ♂

Rumours

  • was killed by an evil wizard.
  • It's going to snow.
  • The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.

The Or And Innkeeper

Map of The Or And Innkeeper

There's a magical drink on the menu for 10 gp that will make you grow five feet for an hour.

Menu

  • Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
  • Fried Pickles. So salty but sooo good!

Characters

  • Zaeim Poots. Halfling Woolwinder ♂
  • Renee Zaros. Human Celebrity ♀
  • Christopher Pierce. Elf Sergeant At Arms ♂

Rumours

  • A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
  • At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
  • An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.

The Banning Prince

Map of The Banning Prince

The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.

Menu

  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!

Characters

  • Liberty Huon. Human Wheelwright ♀
  • Rose Shadowmourne. Half-Elf Judge ♀
  • Ralph Magdrom. Half-Orc Illuminator ♂

Rumours

  • There is war brewing to the east.
  • Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
  • The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.

The Cockered Summoner

Map of The Cockered Summoner

One window of this tavern is shattered.

Menu

  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.

Characters

  • Rowan Wood. Human Bloodletter ⚥
  • Sylvia Harber. Half-Orc Athlete ♀
  • Kalth Watson. Half-Orc Clockkeeper ♂

Rumours

  • It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
  • One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
  • A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.

Tatiana Joygrove's Taphouse

Map of Tatiana Joygrove's Taphouse

The floor is sticky. Ew.

Menu

  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
  • Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.

Characters

  • Brom Wrynn. Tiefling Steward ♂
  • Shangela Hamilton. Tiefling Physicist ♀
  • Rowan Roderick. Half-Elf Man At Arms ⚥

Rumours

  • The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
  • No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
  • A painting was stolen from a powerful lord.

The Dry Foundryman Tavern

Map of The Dry Foundryman Tavern

There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.

Menu

  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
  • Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
  • Gin. Where the juice?

Characters

  • Magda Alard. Half-Elf Hired Muscle ♀
  • Aptal Hadwell. Half-Orc Beggar ♂
  • Neil Roundtree. Human Essayist ♂

Rumours

  • Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
  • Pete's Temple is a great place to find a wife or husband.
  • The local constable is a vampire.

The Noisy Arrow

Map of The Noisy Arrow

The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.

Menu

  • Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
  • Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.

Characters

  • Gwen Laroque. Gnome Builder ♀
  • Doran Carter. Gnome Sergeant At Arms ⚥
  • River Reece. Gnome Beekeeper ⚥

Rumours

  • The woman who works at the inn is a medusa. That's why she always wears a hat.
  • An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
  • The water in the nearby lake can poison you.

The Adept Hilt

Map of The Adept Hilt

The windows have iron bars over them.

Menu

  • Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
  • Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
  • Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.

Characters

  • Hamad Quinn. Half-Elf Lamplight ♂
  • Avery Ironfist. Half-Orc Exorcist ⚥
  • Taylor Northrend. Half-Elf Undertaker ⚥

Rumours

  • Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Saffron Crossing.
  • A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
  • A large egg is near Alaya's Town.

The Woman And Charlatan

Map of The Woman And Charlatan

Drinks here are served in crystal-clear wine glasses.

Menu

  • Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.

Characters

  • Malak Destrier. Halfling Beggar ♀
  • Valnis Blueflower. Elf Assassin ♀
  • Bundringo Weston. Half-Orc Craftsperson ⚥

Rumours

  • Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Miriam's Camp.
  • The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
  • You may summon any elemental at Carly's Arena.

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