Taverns
Locale
The Acolyte And Ell
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Tamsin Alma. Gnome Medic ♀
- Jarrad Bluepetal. Elf Hired Muscle ♂
- Ria Hickory. Half-Elf Loan Shark ♀
Rumours
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
- There is war brewing to the east.
Petra Mattell's Inn
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
- Wood Elf Salad. A mix of lettuce and veggies fit for a wood elf!
Characters
- Arthur Hasan. Human Journalist ♂
- Charlie Grief. Tiefling Bard ⚥
- Jaden Barrow. Human Shaman ♂
Rumours
- The butcher is thought to be a zombie.
- The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
The Budgeting Cry
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!
Characters
- Zyra Ironlatch. Dwarf Fighter ♀
- Christopher Quinn. Elf Scop ♂
- Faed Bergel. Gnome Warlock ♂
Rumours
- A local girl has gone missing.
- The barkeep and his wife are polyamorous.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
The Mean Cutpurse Inn
There's a well in the front yard of this tavern.
Menu
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
Characters
- Brienna Quinn. Elf Tanner ♀
- Parker Shadowmourne. Half-Elf Chemist ⚥
- Elvira Selwyn. Half-Elf Page ♀
Rumours
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
- The mayor is thinking about starting a town militia.
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
The Lumpish Barter
This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.
Menu
- Fried Chicken. Chicken that's been fried in oil.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
Characters
- Fiona Kusheth. Gnome Governess ♀
- Drangor Reece. Halfling Squire ♂
- Doran Cinders. Tiefling Lecturer ⚥
Rumours
- One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- Someone summoned a demon.
The Sexy Spy Taphouse
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Orc Mash. A mash made for orcs, not from orc. Whatever meat, veggies, etc is laying around.
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
Characters
- Gwen Dempsy. Gnome Carpenter ♀
- Brienna Quicktongue. Gnome Crime Boss ♀
- Galvur Norman. Halfling Butcher ♂
Rumours
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
- The best breakfast you can get is served at Shipwreck of the Butte.
Brenda Scourge's Taphouse
The tender here has two heads.
Menu
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
Characters
- Cassius Ferrier. Half-Elf Fixer ♂
- Cyntia Greenflower. Elf Writer ♀
- Shay Banes. Halfling Mercenary ♀
Rumours
- It hasn't rained for weeks because someone angered the gods.
- Three wizards live at Otto's Colossal Turtle.
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
The Lustrous Hydrus Inn
There are not stools, chairs, or tables in this tavern.
Menu
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
Characters
- Owen Sweeny. Dwarf Craftsperson ♂
- Riley Roundtree. Halfling Wagoner ⚥
- Helsora Amal. Half-Orc Houndmaster ♀
Rumours
- A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Hideaway Ruins.
- There was a fight in a nearby city at the docks.
Morwen Grief's Tavern
This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.
Menu
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Golden Potatoes. Small round yellow potatoes roasted and topped with melted butter.
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
Characters
- Simon Spall. Halfling Debt Collector ♂
- Jayson Banes. Dwarf Mercer ♂
- John Shad. Dwarf Wizard ♂
Rumours
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
- The Goldenrod Tree provides a steady supply of peons.
- is on the run from someone.
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