Taverns
Locale
The Scribbling Shield
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
Characters
- Eden Shad. Half-Orc Taxidermist ⚥
- River Vassan. Gnome Translator ⚥
- Eliot Dempsy. Dwarf Warlock ♂
Rumours
- Someone summoned a demon.
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
- The local constable is a vampire.
The Noisy Rogue
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.
- Root Beer. It's not quite alcoholic, but it is freaking delicious.
- Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
Characters
- Ian Bladefist. Dwarf Flautist ♂
- Nathaniel Bozier. Half-Elf Druid ♂
- Dag Ali. Gnome Toll Keeper ♂
Rumours
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
The Bouncing Goblet
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Fried Pickles. So salty but sooo good!
Characters
- Zyra Clarke. Tiefling Artisan ♀
- Blake Alhara. Half-Elf Craftsperson ⚥
- Nina Hillard. Human Sculptor ♀
Rumours
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
The Froward Vice
1 in 100 drinks in this tavern is poisoned.
Menu
- Trout Sandwich. Fried trout on a roll.
- Crow's Dinner. A mix of nuts, sweets, and hard bread.
- Bear Meat Sausage. The bear meat is very hard to work with.
Characters
- Orren Abasi. Dwarf Cardinal ♂
- Donal Schmidt. Tiefling Cantor ♂
- Cole Scott. Half-Orc Bladesmith ♂
Rumours
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- The general goods store owner has a pet homunculus.
- is on the run from someone.
The Stool And Chalcedony
Only women work at this tavern.
Menu
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Ogre Eyeballs. A delicacy!
- Strawberries with Cream. Perfect summer indulgence.
Characters
- Killian Kaye. Dwarf Archaeologist ♂
- Durante Hadwell. Tiefling Elder ♂
- Alaya Bloodhoof. Human Fighter ♀
Rumours
- A nearby farm has a miniature horse.
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
- There are three mice in the inn that walk on their hind legs.
The Perfect Pork Inn
There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.
Menu
- Oysters. Raw oyster plate.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
Characters
- Titus Masak. Tiefling Artisan ♂
- Olivier Ashfield. Elf Astronomer ⚥
- Sumesh Scott. Tiefling Earl ⚥
Rumours
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Fiana's Camp.
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
Aela Scott's Tavern
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Gin. Where the juice?
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
Characters
- Brogan Moonblossom. Elf Rogue ♂
- Zaeim Pierce. Human Squire ♂
- Desmond AnaanShan. Dwarf Sailor ♂
Rumours
- A stranger came to town in the middle of the night.
- The constable had to flee town after killing a man.
- The King is thinking about forgiving taxes this year.
The Axe And Chrysoprase
A cat sleeps on the bar.
Menu
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
Characters
- Elana Grief. Tiefling Undertaker ♀
- Steven Tinkereye. Halfling Historian ♂
- Fareed Browntree. Halfling Woolwinder ♂
Rumours
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
- A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.
Roman Roberts's Inn
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Vanilla Pudding. Pudding. It's vanilla.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
Characters
- Amelia Mournhell. Half-Elf Gentleman ♀
- Doran Broadbent. Half-Orc Woolwinder ⚥
- Rylan Smyth. Gnome Ranger ♂
Rumours
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Angie's City.
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