Taverns
Locale
The Feather And Vassal
A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.
Menu
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
Characters
- Rolf Hume. Elf Biologist ♂
- Sylvia Zaki. Human Merchant ♀
- Katya Simpson. Dwarf Grocer ♀
Rumours
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- A door to the underworld is hidden in town.
The Thrifty Lion
Half the floor has caved in long ago. Don't worry, it's roped off.
Menu
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
Characters
- Donal Dalton. Halfling Vintner ♂
- Parker Amal. Tiefling Shipwright ⚥
- Gawen Turner. Human Duke ♂
Rumours
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
- A large lizard was seen nearby.
The Word And Fuller
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
Characters
- Natalia Wanderhill. Halfling Astrologer ♀
- Sumesh Shalamayne. Half-Elf Student ⚥
- Taylor Nozzlenuck. Half-Orc Alchemist ⚥
Rumours
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
- There's a selection of books in the library that no one's allowed to read.
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
The Yawning Lion
A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.
Menu
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Salmon with Dill Sauce. A classic.
Characters
- Nadeera Korsk. Halfling Fixer ♀
- Rashur Cruise. Dwarf Barber Surgeon ♂
- Shark Masak. Dwarf Biologist ♀
Rumours
- A new church is being built in town.
- One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.
- has wings that they keep hidden.
The Sexy Anvil Taphouse
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Frozen Apple Slices. It's an apple, but frozen.
Characters
- Zoe El-Hasan. Halfling Bladesmith ♀
- Fribbington Summer. Dwarf Woodcutter ⚥
- Nicholas Oak. Tiefling Entertainer ♂
Rumours
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
- Airship of the Fork was the site of a brutal battle. Ghosts are said to haunt it.
The Searching Grain
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Baked Pheasant. The fanciest of birds.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Goat Feet. Who would think to serve this?
Characters
- Brienna Abasi. Dwarf Debt Collector ♀
- Frances Skullcrusher. Half-Orc Captain ♀
- Jericho Stonesworn. Half-Elf Villein ♂
Rumours
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
- Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
The Proofreading Lance
Only vegetarian food is served here.
Menu
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
Characters
- Michael Moonvalley. Elf Gentleman ♂
- Brogan Faelyn. Human Sculptor ♂
- Rory Travis. Human Fence ♂
Rumours
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- Some people in town think the butcher uses human meat.
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
The Tattered Owl
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
Characters
- Eliot Whisperwind. Tiefling Ranger ♂
- Turok Abbey. Tiefling Wine Maker ♂
- Eve Harber. Gnome Jailer ♀
Rumours
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
- There have been human sacrifices at Forge of the Herce.
The Flowing Sword
The bartender here is a ghost.
Menu
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
Characters
- Indra Alard. Human Runaway ♀
- Arios Wazels. Elf Singer ♂
- Taylor Enola. Human Architect ⚥
Rumours
- The local inn is going out of business.
- The local gang has a new leader.
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
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