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The Icky Tasset

Map of The Icky Tasset

A beggar sits outside the door.

Menu

  • Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
  • Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
  • Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.

Characters

  • Finley Scott. Elf Anthropologist ⚥
  • Julie Ghani. Tiefling Ranger ♀
  • Jonas Bryce. Human Rogue ♂

Rumours

  • Werewolves have been seen nearby.
  • The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
  • Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.

Makayla Duraz's Tavern

Map of Makayla Duraz's Tavern

Magic users are banned from this tavern.

Menu

  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
  • Tomato Clam Chowder. Clam chowder with a tomato base.
  • White Wine. A classic.

Characters

  • Teyr Kastrix. Gnome Madame ♀
  • Matthew Norman. Half-Elf Medic ♂
  • Jessica Nozzlenuck. Half-Elf Spice Merchant ♀

Rumours

  • A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
  • The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
  • The Queen has been cursed.

The Extending Steward

Map of The Extending Steward

Twin dwarves own this tavern.

Menu

  • Venison Pot Roast. A hearty pot roast with venison.
  • Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
  • Wood Elf Salad. A mix of lettuce and veggies fit for a wood elf!

Characters

  • Ivor Harber. Half-Orc Event Planner ♂
  • Elevrir Hume. Gnome Tanner ♂
  • Cordelia Stormtiger. Half-Orc Sergeant ♀

Rumours

  • Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
  • A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
  • One of the cows at a nearby farm laid an egg.

The Blinding Tourney

Map of The Blinding Tourney

An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.

Characters

  • Helena Enola. Halfling Chimney Sweeper ♀
  • Lena Blueflower. Half-Elf Host ♀
  • Frances Moonblossom. Half-Elf Gameskeeper ♀

Rumours

  • The best breakfast you can get is served at Cottage of the Bear.
  • The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
  • is willing to buy magic items at a good price.

The Arbitrating Shilling

Map of The Arbitrating Shilling

There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.

Menu

  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
  • Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.

Characters

  • Dorian Michaels. Human Minstrel ♂
  • Laurel Wynne. Human Tanner ♀
  • Luce Blaze. Tiefling Senator ♀

Rumours

  • There have been human sacrifices at Cottage of the Cowherd.
  • The magistrate wants to outlaw drinking.
  • A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.

The Ruttish Scabbard

Map of The Ruttish Scabbard

A crystal ball sits on the bar, it looks as though it's filled with smoke.

Menu

  • Shredded Beef. Served on tortillas.
  • Butter Pease. Buttery and good for you, other than the butter.
  • Lamb Chops. Don't think about the cute little lamb when you eat these.

Characters

  • Laura Zaki. Dwarf Gymnast ♀
  • Max Mournhell. Halfling Wizard ⚥
  • Eldon Bigtooth. Half-Orc Architect ♂

Rumours

  • A local girl has gone missing.
  • If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Waterfall of the Saint.
  • That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.

The Dancer And Beguine

Map of The Dancer And Beguine

This tavern is built in a massive hollowed out tree.

Menu

  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
  • Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
  • Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.

Characters

  • Owen Crewe. Half-Elf Bard ♂
  • Oliver Bozier. Gnome Veterinarian ♂
  • William Birchfall. Gnome Page ♂

Rumours

  • The constable was in a drunken fight.
  • Werewolves have been seen nearby.
  • Someone summoned a demon.

The Star And Collier

Map of The Star And Collier

The bar in this tavern is covered in glowing fungi.

Menu

  • Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
  • Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
  • Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.

Characters

  • Nev Sybil. Tiefling Cult Leader ♂
  • Devlan Davis. Half-Elf Biologist ♂
  • Brianna Alard. Half-Orc Ranger ♀

Rumours

  • Cultists have come to town.
  • Ruins in the area show evidence that there was a battle fought long ago.
  • Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.

The Scribe And Bowyer

Map of The Scribe And Bowyer

Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!

Menu

  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
  • Water. For boring people.

Characters

  • Etienne Arrias. Half-Orc Minister ♂
  • Gael Abbey. Human Alchemist ♂
  • Trixie Sams. Human Gentleman ♀

Rumours

  • A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
  • The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
  • Cultists have come to town.

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