Taverns
Locale
The Manticore And Cobbler
No candles or torches are lit in this tavern at night.
Menu
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Dragon's Egg Omelette. The claim that this is made from real dragon eggs is highly suspect.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
Characters
- Weston Kovak. Dwarf Pastry Chef ♂
- Ned Hynes. Halfling Writer ♂
- Monica Freeman. Dwarf Town Crier ♀
Rumours
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- An alleycat was seen playing the lute.
The Calico And Fangs
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Carrot Slaw. Carrots and some other stuff with slaw sauce. What is slaw sauce? No one knows!
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Bernie Scott. Dwarf Gentleman ⚥
- Celina Enola. Halfling Gymnast ♀
- Lena Whisperwind. Human Tailor ♀
Rumours
- The town council answers to an evil god.
- The jailer locked himself in the jail cell because he was drunk.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
Deimos Zantus's Taphouse
There is a jousting tourney held once a month out back.
Menu
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
- Pot Roast. Hearty and filling.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
Characters
- Jevon Dresdain. Gnome Ferryman ♂
- Charlotte Ferrier. Half-Orc Sorcerer ♀
- Delia Mervor. Half-Elf Acrobat ♀
Rumours
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
- Pixies live in the woods here. It's said they'll grant a wish to anyone who finds them.
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
Marge Colman's Tavern
The sign shows a man in full knight armor.
Menu
- Sticky caramel. A bowl of warm caramel with chocolate wafers to dip in.
- Halfling Hash. Hashed spuds with extra butter. Served in a bowl the perfect size for any Halfling.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Celeste Echols. Half-Orc Anthropologist ♀
- Libby Winter. Elf Auditor ♀
- Jacques Shimmer. Tiefling Page ♂
Rumours
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
- Spire of the Owl provides a steady supply of peons.
- There's a beehive nearby where the bees are all blue instead of yellow.
The Damming Pick
You have to know the password to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
Characters
- Doran Bladefist. Dwarf Innkeeper ⚥
- Muriel Reece. Dwarf Banker ♀
- Dolan Belet. Dwarf Ranger ♂
Rumours
- If you go to Glenda's Thoroughfare, you can be healed.
- There is war brewing to the east.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
The Labyrinth And Monastery
Meals here are served on fine china.
Menu
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Donut. Cake for breakfast, basically!
- Pork Spare Ribs. Add some dragon sauce to heat things up.
Characters
- Alaysia Marid. Human Wheelwright ♀
- Vivi Ironbrow. Dwarf Charioteer ♀
- Percival Abasi. Dwarf Barbarian ♂
Rumours
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
- There is a bush which moves around near Titan's Obelisk.
The Sentimental Ryal
The floor is sticky. Ew.
Menu
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
Characters
- Marcel Hume. Elf Witchdoctor ♂
- Emily Rook. Halfling Sheriff ♀
- Parker Lesley. Tiefling Castellan ⚥
Rumours
- A travelling zoo is coming to town.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- A dragon was killed at Vivi's Spire.
The Surly Riser Tavern
The sign above the door has a painted black skull upon it.
Menu
- Tortle Stew. Stew that tortles love, lots of fish!
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Blake Mattell. Dwarf Noble ⚥
- Fletch Hickory. Half-Elf Knight ♂
- Malik Hawkwing. Elf Librarian ♂
Rumours
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
The Causing Grocer
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
Characters
- Ricky Terryn. Human Acrobat ♂
- Donovan Marshall. Tiefling Steward ♂
- Rowan Reddy. Half-Orc Therapist ⚥
Rumours
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- A man claims he rode a giant ant the other day.
- A carriage with no horse and no rider rolled through town last night.
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