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The Changing Angel

Map of The Changing Angel

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

Menu

  • Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
  • Bowl of Ale. Ale served in a bowl so it's more like a meal!
  • Raw Fish. The cook heard this was a delicacy.

Characters

  • Vivi Arrias. Tiefling Artist ♀
  • Jessica Elonil. Halfling Almoner ♀
  • Steven Harber. Elf Sailmaker ♂

Rumours

  • It's said that bodies taken to The Ivory Castle may return to life.
  • An undead adventurer saved a princess.
  • The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.

The Infectious Maid

Map of The Infectious Maid

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

Menu

  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
  • Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
  • Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!

Characters

  • Kiernan Norton. Human Con Artist ♂
  • Emily Baggins. Halfling Herbalist ♀
  • Steven Baznak. Dwarf Admiral ♂

Rumours

  • A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
  • A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
  • A cow was born nearby with two heads.

The Handsome Buttery Inn

Map of The Handsome Buttery Inn

This tavern is currently out of ale.

Menu

  • Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
  • Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.

Characters

  • Zoe Lachlan. Elf Grocer ♀
  • Sawyer Weston. Half-Orc Paladin ⚥
  • Kirsten Poots. Tiefling Troubadour ♀

Rumours

  • It was raining gold pieces last night.
  • The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
  • A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.

The Magnificent Word

Map of The Magnificent Word

There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.

Menu

  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
  • Cold Cut Sandwich. Cold meat between bread.
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.

Characters

  • Elise Mehmed. Halfling Bowyer ♀
  • Esmeralda Pierce. Half-Elf Woodcutter ♀
  • Arios Turner. Halfling Gambler ♂

Rumours

  • Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
  • The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
  • Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.

Jessica Winterheart's Taphouse

Map of Jessica Winterheart's Taphouse

There is a strange inscription above the door.

Menu

  • Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
  • Dill Yogurt Dip. Served with raw veggies for dipping.
  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.

Characters

  • Fribbington Brown. Dwarf Cobbler ⚥
  • Mila Dunstan. Dwarf Model ♀
  • Gawen Autumn. Gnome Wizard ♂

Rumours

  • A nearby farm is haunted.
  • The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
  • A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.

The Heron And Arrow

Map of The Heron And Arrow

There is a big hole in the roof.

Menu

  • Ale. A tavern staple.
  • Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
  • Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.

Characters

  • Titus Proudfoot. Gnome Watchman ♂
  • Aubrey Pierce. Half-Orc Cartographer ♀
  • Landon Anwen. Dwarf Painter ♂

Rumours

  • A woman was seen flying at midnight last night.
  • The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
  • A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.

The Sipping Armorer

Map of The Sipping Armorer

Your skin itches looking at the room accomodations.

Menu

  • Thunder Lizard Ribs. Ribs from an allosaurus.
  • Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
  • Flatbread. A classic staple.

Characters

  • Maz AnaanShan. Half-Elf Charioteer ⚥
  • Patrick Greene. Halfling Museum Curator ♂
  • Pallav Nighy. Tiefling Stablehand ♂

Rumours

  • A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.
  • A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
  • It's almost time to pay taxes.

The Villainous Fishmonger Tavern

Map of The Villainous Fishmonger Tavern

A mug of light ale is a regular mug of ale with half of it poured out on the ground.

Menu

  • Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
  • Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
  • Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.

Characters

  • Jedrek Hillard. Dwarf Ranger ♂
  • Forbes Coal. Tiefling Writer ♂
  • Illian Hale. Elf Cooper ♂

Rumours

  • The town constable is cheating on his wife.
  • The Queen has been cursed.
  • A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.

The Troubled Son

Map of The Troubled Son

The bar is wet.

Menu

  • Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
  • Flatbread. A classic staple.
  • Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.

Characters

  • Lana White. Tiefling Scribe ♀
  • Lilith Wood. Elf Physicist ♀
  • Jeffrey Ali. Human Bard ♂

Rumours

  • It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
  • An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
  • The Inn has a secret room somewhere.

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