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The Leveling Stone

Map of The Leveling Stone

The text on the sign is written backward.

Menu

  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
  • Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
  • Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.

Characters

  • Kallum Hamilton. Half-Elf Maid ♂
  • Akdir Davis. Half-Orc Exterminator ♂
  • Gia Hadwell. Half-Elf Mercenary ♀

Rumours

  • Someone is making a flesh golem nearby.
  • The nearby big city is starting to construct new walls.
  • Three people have gone missing from town.

Edgar Cruise's Taphouse

Map of Edgar Cruise's Taphouse

This tavern is filled with the delicious scent of fresh baked bread. They don't sell bread.

Menu

  • Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
  • Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
  • Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.

Characters

  • Ewan Kastrix. Gnome Chef ♂
  • Bodwyn Monroe. Halfling Detective ♂
  • Nev Marid. Half-Elf Farrier ♂

Rumours

  • A spirit is said to haunt the woods.
  • The townmaster wants to build a clocktower in the center of town.
  • No one stays dead in the neighboring town.

Fiona Moongarden's Tavern

Map of Fiona Moongarden's Tavern

You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.

Menu

  • Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
  • Cream of Glowing Mushroom Soup. You know how mushrooms glow in dungeons? It's that, but you can eat it.
  • Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.

Characters

  • Percival Clarke. Dwarf Bard ♂
  • Alam Faelyn. Half-Elf Captain ♂
  • Magda Mervor. Gnome Sergeant ♀

Rumours

  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
  • The mayor is cheating on his wife.
  • A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.

The Cupboard And Cupboard

Map of The Cupboard And Cupboard

The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.

Menu

  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
  • Chef Special. Let the cook give you whatever he wants.
  • Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.

Characters

  • Dottie Zaki. Human Tutor ♀
  • Phoebe Haggard. Tiefling Makeup Artist ♀
  • Avery Scott. Halfling Illuminator ⚥

Rumours

  • A giant ape is said to live near Dolan's Circle.
  • A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
  • An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.

The Limping Watchman Taphouse

Map of The Limping Watchman Taphouse

Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.

Menu

  • Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.

Characters

  • Badaar Clarke. Human Cooper ♂
  • John Weatherby. Half-Orc Undertaker ♂
  • Luna Crewe. Elf Mortician ♀

Rumours

  • It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
  • A giant bird has been spotted near Chasm of the Cook.
  • A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.

The Prudent Draper Inn

Map of The Prudent Draper Inn

The floor here is heavily slanted toward the back of the room.

Menu

  • Vodka. Alcohol made from potatoes. Sounds gross, but it will get the job done!
  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
  • Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.

Characters

  • Avery Hemlock. Elf Clockkeeper ⚥
  • Maz White. Elf Exterminator ⚥
  • Doran Urean. Gnome Auditor ⚥

Rumours

  • The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
  • The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
  • Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.

Sahin Hamlin's Taphouse

Map of Sahin Hamlin's Taphouse

The chairs are padded and musty.

Menu

  • Mutton. Meat? We think.
  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
  • Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.

Characters

  • Sawyer Duval. Half-Orc Lead Servant ⚥
  • Morwen Ellis. Human Mathematician ♀
  • Zyra Hume. Half-Orc Wizard ♀

Rumours

  • A masked man has been seen in town. He broke up a robbery.
  • The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
  • The barkeep likes to get in fights.

Gowen Longtail's Taphouse

Map of Gowen Longtail's Taphouse

The tables here are big boulders.

Menu

  • Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.

Characters

  • Andrew Hogan. Half-Orc Fortune Teller ♂
  • Blake Portman. Dwarf Erenagh ⚥
  • Fiona Jayid. Half-Elf Taxidermist ♀

Rumours

  • The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
  • A group of adventurers are warning people that a dragon is coming.
  • There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.

The Motherly Nun

Map of The Motherly Nun

A small bridge over a creek leads to the front door.

Menu

  • Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
  • Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
  • Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.

Characters

  • Avery Arrias. Halfling Swineherd ⚥
  • Orren Travis. Half-Elf Leatherworker ♂
  • Roxy Enola. Dwarf Scout ♀

Rumours

  • The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
  • Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
  • Thieves have targeted nearby farms.

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