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Lariat Mossrock's Inn

Map of Lariat Mossrock's Inn

Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.

Menu

  • Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
  • Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
  • Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.

Characters

  • Gavril Molyneaux. Half-Orc Philosopher ♂
  • Tavi Potter. Gnome Cartographer ♂
  • Talwyn Huon. Half-Elf Druid ♀

Rumours

  • The local tavern is going out of business.
  • The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
  • A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.

The Scaly Kingfisher Tavern

Map of The Scaly Kingfisher Tavern

This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.

Menu

  • Mutton. Meat? We think.
  • Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
  • Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.

Characters

  • Cole Hickory. Half-Elf Warden ♂
  • Rowan Dalton. Gnome Commissar ⚥
  • Lydia Dustclaw. Half-Orc Librarian ♀

Rumours

  • Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
  • A star in the night sky has moved.
  • Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.

The Adept Raker

Map of The Adept Raker

A farmhouse has been converted into a tavern and inn. There are still plenty of farm animals about.

Menu

  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
  • Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
  • Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?

Characters

  • Shannon Lord. Elf Minstrel ♀
  • Isis Fae. Half-Elf Archivist ♀
  • Selene Barlow. Elf Sorcerer ♀

Rumours

  • Someone summoned a demon.
  • is on the run from someone.
  • A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.

The Violent Pleasure

Map of The Violent Pleasure

The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.

Menu

  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
  • Egg Wrap. A breakfast treat, scrambled eggs served in a tortilla.
  • BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.

Characters

  • Helena Fitzgerald. Gnome Carpenter ♀
  • Morwen Marshall. Halfling Writer ♀
  • Helen Rook. Gnome Commissar ♀

Rumours

  • An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
  • Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
  • The town master's nose was split open in a fight.

The Droning Pound

Map of The Droning Pound

You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.

Menu

  • Noodles and Sauce. Noodles in meat sauce.
  • Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
  • Roc Leg. Fried and meant for twenty.

Characters

  • Raadi Vinder. Tiefling Illuminator ♂
  • Laura Spring. Dwarf Village Idiot ♀
  • Blake Lesley. Dwarf Vintner ⚥

Rumours

  • A wyvern has been spotted in the area.
  • The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
  • There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.

The Vain Watch

Map of The Vain Watch

Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.

Menu

  • Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.

Characters

  • Levi Poots. Tiefling Ranger ♂
  • Jonas Whisperwind. Halfling Ringmaster ♂
  • Emyr Michaels. Elf Deserter ♂

Rumours

  • The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.
  • A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
  • Lord Grandborne is coming to town.

Angar Wrynn's Taphouse

Map of Angar Wrynn's Taphouse

Meals here are served on fine china.

Menu

  • Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
  • Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.

Characters

  • Madoc Lachlan. Dwarf Barber ♂
  • Ahsoka Moontree. Elf Witchdoctor ♀
  • Dustin Ellis. Halfling Skomorokh ♂

Rumours

  • Someone looted a tomb nearby.
  • A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
  • That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.

The Memorizing Blackbird

Map of The Memorizing Blackbird

The tables here are old whiskey barrels.

Menu

  • Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
  • Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
  • Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.

Characters

  • Matteus Hogan. Half-Elf Barber ♂
  • Bedelia Jayid. Human Sculptor ♀
  • Deilos Enola. Dwarf Vintner ♂

Rumours

  • There's an ancient red dragon at The Ultramarine Anvil.
  • The armorer for the king has been turned into a horse by dark magic.
  • Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.

The Illustration And Shilling

Map of The Illustration And Shilling

It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.

Menu

  • Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
  • Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
  • Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.

Characters

  • Doran Mervor. Halfling Bodyguard ⚥
  • Renee Vonner. Dwarf Druid ♀
  • Ui Gemtree. Elf Dancer ♂

Rumours

  • The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
  • A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
  • Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.

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