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The Bowyer And Pantry

Map of The Bowyer And Pantry

No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.

Menu

  • Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
  • Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.
  • Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.

Characters

  • Galen Roderick. Dwarf Clockkeeper ♂
  • Elias Dresdain. Human Road Master ♂
  • Mary Wazels. Elf Sergeant At Arms ♀

Rumours

  • A brother and sister are said to be able to speak to one another in their heads.
  • The local constable is a vampire.
  • The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.

Penelope Forgeclaw's Tavern

Map of Penelope Forgeclaw's Tavern

Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.

Menu

  • Beef and Pears. Meat and fruit together? Who would have thought?
  • Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
  • Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.

Characters

  • Donal Duval. Elf Undertaker ♂
  • Timo Blackaxe. Dwarf Woolwinder ♀
  • Sisco Knight. Dwarf Priest ⚥

Rumours

  • The mayor wants to have a festival.
  • A star in the night sky has moved.
  • The water in the nearby lake can heal you.

The Feisty Wharf

Map of The Feisty Wharf

Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.

Menu

  • Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
  • Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
  • Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.

Characters

  • Dina Faelyn. Elf Cleric ♀
  • Marcus Reece. Human Storyteller ♂
  • Peter Hynes. Human Dealer ♂

Rumours

  • An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
  • was killed by wolves.
  • A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.

The Loving Tyne

Map of The Loving Tyne

There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.

Menu

  • Dragon's Breath Rice. Spicy rice dish.
  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
  • Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.

Characters

  • Maz Abasi. Half-Orc Street Performer ⚥
  • Keeley Northrend. Elf Auditor ♀
  • Salvatore Rucker. Gnome Commissar ♂

Rumours

  • The barkeep will arm wrestle for money.
  • A local township may be preparing for war.
  • The mayor is going to outlaw adventurers.

Vivien Lledrod's Tavern

Map of Vivien Lledrod's Tavern

A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
  • Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
  • Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!

Characters

  • Vidar Garnik. Gnome Witchdoctor ♂
  • Fribbington Destrier. Halfling Ringmaster ⚥
  • Dael Pyre. Tiefling Chief ♀

Rumours

  • The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
  • The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
  • A writer is interviewing local people for some book.

The Pesky Sardonyx

Map of The Pesky Sardonyx

The sign above the door is clearly broken.

Menu

  • Spinach Salad. Iron helps us play.
  • Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.

Characters

  • Etienne Summer. Elf Architect ♂
  • Jade Birchfall. Halfling Roper ♀
  • Amelia Pierre-Dupois. Half-Orc Furniture Maker ♀

Rumours

  • Someone looted a tomb nearby.
  • The magistrate is hoping to break down on the new jail soon.
  • A druid named Malfurian is willing to pay well for mistletoe.

Caroc Malfoy's Inn

Map of Caroc Malfoy's Inn

Torches outside the door burn with green flame.

Menu

  • Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
  • Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.

Characters

  • Garrus Travis. Tiefling Notary ♂
  • Titus Duval. Gnome Prince ♂
  • Kyris Joygrove. Gnome Mercenary ♂

Rumours

  • Someone summoned a demon.
  • Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
  • A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.

The Sinking Pleasure

Map of The Sinking Pleasure

There's a sign on the wall that says 'no thaumaturgy'.

Menu

  • Challah. A classic bread. Makes great French Toast.
  • Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.

Characters

  • Myron Mattell. Dwarf Gameskeeper ♂
  • Fribbington Vinder. Halfling Gentleman ⚥
  • Ceri Scott. Halfling Barbarian ♀

Rumours

  • The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
  • The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
  • A coven of witches have moved into the inn.

The Shaking Alewife Inn

Map of The Shaking Alewife Inn

Wild birds are lining the rooftops.

Menu

  • Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
  • Mutton. Meat? We think.
  • Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.

Characters

  • Michelle Nozzlenuck. Tiefling Lecturer ♀
  • Ewan Dresdain. Tiefling Nanny ♂
  • Jaden Roderick. Gnome Mage ♂

Rumours

  • A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
  • The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
  • The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.

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