Taverns
Locale
The Humongous King Taphouse
Drinks are magically sent to your table after ordering.
Menu
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
- Split Pea Soup. It only looks like vomit!
- Baked Potato. Big ol potato, baked and served with whipped butter
Characters
- Nicholas Hynes. Halfling Squire ♂
- Asa Todd. Elf Commissar ♂
- Sawyer Malfoy. Dwarf Mathematician ⚥
Rumours
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- An army from a far away land is marching. They're expected to reach the town within a fortnight.
The Pastel Peg Legorc
There's a small pond full of fish in the center of this tavern.
Menu
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Antipasto Platter. Meat and cheese and stuff.
- Mal's Plate. a veggie offering.
Characters
- Yazid Adir. Human Page ♀
- Mary Diamondtree. Half-Elf Waiter ♀
- Eldar Bloodhoof. Dwarf Sailmaker ♂
Rumours
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
The Loggerheaded Foundryman
Meals here are served on cheap flatware.
Menu
- Veggie Stew. Stew with various vegetables.
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
Characters
- Aubrey Harad. Dwarf Notary ♀
- Alicia Lord. Halfling Woolwinder ♀
- Metjen Hamilton. Tiefling Painter ♂
Rumours
- has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
- Tiny men and women have been seen among the rafters of the tavern.
- Any goods you buy at the general store will vanish within a week.
The Sarcastic Dipsa
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Gingerbread Cookie. A delicious treat.
Characters
- Aura Banes. Gnome Goldsmith ♀
- Sahin Siggurd. Dwarf Druid ⚥
- Hugh Carson. Tiefling Weaver ♂
Rumours
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
- A dwarf named Ragnar is looking for his family.
The Handsome Scabbard Taphouse
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
Characters
- Laurie Nighy. Half-Elf Shepherd ♀
- Jessica Harber. Human Messenger ♀
- Laikyn Roderick. Elf Roper ♂
Rumours
- Someone summoned a demon.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- The old woman who lives in the cabin just outside of town is a witch.
The Hydrus And Horse
Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.
Menu
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
Characters
- Eden Oathstone. Halfling Village Idiot ⚥
- Blake Mervor. Half-Elf Constable ⚥
- Frances Davis. Half-Elf Spice Merchant ♀
Rumours
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- The king was assassinated by lizard folk.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
The Firing Brewer
The sign above the door is brand new.
Menu
- Nut Bread. Kind of sweet. Pretty good and filling.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
- Elvish Bread. A hearty bread the elves made popular.
Characters
- Liberty Watson. Tiefling Exterminator ♀
- Lysander Oak. Dwarf Monk ♂
- Geoffrey Swiftfoot. Gnome Spy ♂
Rumours
- It's said a farmer found a mummy when a section of his land caved in.
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
- A halfling named Cade was found dead last night.
Clementine Lighthands's Tavern
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
Characters
- Elevrir Rowe. Dwarf Exterminator ♂
- Bundringo Lucas. Half-Orc Former Adventurer ⚥
- Marion Stormrage. Dwarf Pupil ♀
Rumours
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
- The ale at the bar is non-alcoholic.
Jonas Roderick's Tavern
Gilded eavestroughs make this tavern stand out in the crowded street.
Menu
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Sticky caramel. A bowl of warm caramel with chocolate wafers to dip in.
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
Characters
- Maz Ashfield. Half-Orc Nurse ⚥
- Fribbington Silvervalley. Half-Elf Sergeant ⚥
- Leo Hemlock. Gnome Ferryman ♂
Rumours
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
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