Taverns
Locale
The Fancying Sword
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Magic Soup. This dish is magical! No really, it's magic. Something magical will happen to you if you eat it.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
- Chef's Special. Whatever the cook has that's about to go bad!
Characters
- Symond Alard. Dwarf Poacher ♂
- Sulfras Clarke. Half-Elf Loan Shark ♂
- Sumesh Larchwood. Gnome Man At Arms ⚥
Rumours
- Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
- The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
- The innkeeper is a demon in disguise.
The Ice And Gambit
The beds are nearly empty and sag close to the ground.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Water. For boring people.
Characters
- Maz Todd. Elf Wizard ⚥
- Weston Autumn. Half-Elf Almoner ♂
- Kael Swiftfoot. Gnome Cutpurse ♂
Rumours
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
- You may summon any elemental at Kirsten's Shipwreck.
The Calming Tower
Card games are prohibited in this establishment.
Menu
- Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
Characters
- Finley Moontree. Elf Book Binder ⚥
- Mia Reece. Human Street Performer ♀
- Yazid Reddy. Gnome Madame ♀
Rumours
- The statue at the entrance of town is actually a stone golem.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
- The missing kids in town the last few months are the work of a group of gnolls.
Derrick Ironbrow's Inn
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
Characters
- Eden Mervor. Dwarf Bailiff ⚥
- River Shad. Half-Elf Wheelwright ⚥
- Jakob Kaye. Elf Tutor ♂
Rumours
- Werewolves have been seen nearby.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
Ricon Moonstone's Tavern
The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.
Menu
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Spiced Tomato Soup. Tomato soup with a spicy kick.
Characters
- Sawyer Kensley. Dwarf Sailor ⚥
- Avery Altharia. Tiefling Storyteller ⚥
- Canton Scott. Halfling Botanist ♂
Rumours
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
The Prickly Butler
An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Parker Alard. Dwarf Scop ⚥
- Finley Everett. Half-Orc Cotter ⚥
- Renee Simpson. Human Deserter ♀
Rumours
- There's a cursed sword in the armory.
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
Kendra Stoneclaw's Inn
Magic users are banned from this tavern.
Menu
- Sausage and Mustard. Served on a split roll.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Laurie Reece. Gnome Cult Leader ♀
- Dianne Huon. Dwarf Bridle Maker ♀
- Mercy Oak. Half-Elf Seamstress ♀
Rumours
- An undead adventurer saved a princess.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
- A local township may be preparing for war.
The Droning Stork
The front of this tavern is painted to look like a demon. The door is the demon's mouth.
Menu
- Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
Characters
- Rey Carter. Elf Wheelwright ♂
- Larson Roderick. Half-Elf Commoner ♂
- Corinna Malfoy. Tiefling Ward ♀
Rumours
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
The Thrifty Unicorn
The floor is made of stone.
Menu
- Pecan Pie. Like grandma used to make.
- Green Spears. Roasted asparagus.
- Oysters. Raw oyster plate.
Characters
- Libby Turner. Human Runaway ♀
- Arianna Black. Dwarf Florist ♀
- Roxy White. Dwarf Wizard ♀
Rumours
- There was a bar fight in the tavern last night.
- The baker's wife hasn't been seen in days.
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
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