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The Diagnosing Belfry

Map of The Diagnosing Belfry

No one may talk in this tavern.

Menu

  • Baked Cockatrice. Delicious and nutritious
  • Gazpacho. Cold soup.
  • Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.

Characters

  • Sawyer Echols. Elf Woolwinder ⚥
  • Jacek Carson. Half-Orc Warlock ♂
  • Eden Lesley. Half-Orc Madame ⚥

Rumours

  • The barkeep lost his eye in a war.
  • There's an ancient red dragon at Spire of the Mistress.
  • One woman in town claims she is having a love affair with a minotaur.

The Encouraging Bodkin

Map of The Encouraging Bodkin

The bartender collects foreign coins.

Menu

  • Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
  • Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
  • Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.

Characters

  • Anya Everett. Tiefling Banker ♀
  • Morwen Belet. Elf Sergeant At Arms ♀
  • Mary Fitzgerald. Dwarf Street Artist ♀

Rumours

  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
  • A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
  • A princess is hiding out in town because she refuses to marry someone.

Amaya Ironroot's Tavern

Map of Amaya Ironroot's Tavern

The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.

Menu

  • Water. For boring people.
  • Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
  • Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.

Characters

  • Larson Underhill. Gnome Doctor ♂
  • Erica Nozzlenuck. Tiefling Alcoholic ♀
  • Martha Thalnir. Dwarf Quartermaster ♀

Rumours

  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
  • A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
  • The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.

The Clark And Maid

Map of The Clark And Maid

There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.

Menu

  • Roast Pheasant. Pairs well with the wine.
  • Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!

Characters

  • Lucia Moonclaw. Half-Orc Alchemist ♀
  • Abdul Reddy. Tiefling Skomorokh ♂
  • Emyr Leopardstar. Half-Orc Duke ♂

Rumours

  • A local township may be preparing for war.
  • A nearby cavern houses a long dead Lich's lair.
  • swears they saw a minotaur in the tavern last night.

The Roguish Doctor Taphouse

Map of The Roguish Doctor Taphouse

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

Menu

  • Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
  • Lasagna. Classic pasta dish.
  • Pine Nuts Salad. The nuts are quite rare in these parts.

Characters

  • Lena Reece. Gnome Fixer ♀
  • Aviad Norton. Elf Furniture Maker ♂
  • Jerome Enola. Tiefling Witchdoctor ♂

Rumours

  • A mind flayer is in town, and is controlling some people's minds.
  • Two orcs fought for dominance at Bob's Mine.
  • There are mushrooms which grow at Eldritch Crater that control your mind.

The Marvelous Armor

Map of The Marvelous Armor

Help is wanted here. They need a new cook.

Menu

  • Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
  • Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
  • Cheese Pie. It's melty cheese. CHEEEEEESE!

Characters

  • Finley Enola. Tiefling Sorcerer ⚥
  • Kamal Cruise. Elf Fletcher ♂
  • Parker Barrow. Half-Orc Herald ⚥

Rumours

  • A yeti has been seen nearby.
  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.
  • A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.

The Oily Fief Tavern

Map of The Oily Fief Tavern

An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.

Menu

  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.
  • Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
  • Whipped Cream. A small bowl of delicious sweetness.

Characters

  • Danforth Barrow. Human Maid ♂
  • Eve Lord. Half-Orc Lead Servant ♀
  • Max Hume. Tiefling Stonecutter ⚥

Rumours

  • The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
  • Dwarves dug out a hideout hundreds of years ago nearby, but no one can find it.
  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.

The Tattered Ice

Map of The Tattered Ice

The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.

Menu

  • Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
  • Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
  • Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.

Characters

  • Liara Alhara. Elf Butler ♀
  • Nathalie Molyneaux. Human Refugee ♀
  • Emil Lucas. Halfling Brewer ♂

Rumours

  • All of the cats in town have vanished overnight.
  • The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
  • A storm made of magical means is on its way.

Sawyer Miller's Tavern

Map of Sawyer Miller's Tavern

The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.

Menu

  • Vanilla Pudding. Pudding. It's vanilla.
  • Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
  • Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.

Characters

  • Teyr Duval. Human Ranger ♀
  • Asa Faelyn. Tiefling Cobbler ♂
  • Charlie Selwyn. Dwarf Comedian ⚥

Rumours

  • No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
  • A circus is coming to town.
  • The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.

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