Taverns
Locale
The Quarterstaff And Cowherd
This tavern is situated in the middle of a large lake. There's a ferry to the door for 3 cp.
Menu
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Rock Stew. It's not actually rocks ...
Characters
- Hugo Deadeye. Gnome Sailmaker ♂
- Mercy Elonil. Half-Orc Ferryman ♀
- Belor Bryce. Half-Orc Runaway ♂
Rumours
- A man in town is a traveller looking to fight the strongest man in each town.
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- The blacksmith here is thought to be an Oni.
The Seedy Draper
You must solve a puzzle to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Corn Fritter. Corn battered and fried.
Characters
- Aela Greene. Tiefling Maid ♀
- Olivier Boone. Tiefling Cleaner ⚥
- Jacek Lucas. Gnome Poultry Keeper ♂
Rumours
- The trees here are alive.
- The magistrate's left hand was turned into a flower by a mad witch.
- The local adventurer's guild has vanished, building and all.
Isabelle Carter's Taphouse
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Minotaur Rocks. Supposedly minotaur testicles. Who knows though.
- Marriage Soup. Greens and meat married in a soup.
- Apple Fritter. Chunks of apple battered and fried.
Characters
- Kyris Spring. Human Gymnast ♂
- Finley Alma. Gnome Gambler ⚥
- Balur Roderick. Dwarf Thatcher ♂
Rumours
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
- Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
- A lord's son has run away to join a group of adventurers.
The Motherly Quarter Inn
There's a door built into the ground. The rest of this tavern is below ground.
Menu
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
- Apple Pie. The absolute best item on the menu.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
Characters
- Kael Deakin. Tiefling Cultist ♂
- Sarab Dresdain. Gnome Gymnast ⚥
- Richard AnaanShan. Halfling Veteran ♂
Rumours
- An elf named Raven who came to town yesterday spent hundreds of years alone in the forest.
- It was raining gold pieces last night.
- It's said that bodies taken to Jayson's Island may return to life.
The Compiling Dosser
The text on the sign is written backward.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Minestrone Soup. Classic vegetable soup.
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
Characters
- Sisco Marshall. Human Business Owner ⚥
- Ricon Shadepelt. Half-Orc Seer ♂
- Jaden Pierce. Human Ranger ♂
Rumours
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- There is an ooze living in the local church.
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a new type of ranged weapon which fires iron balls.
The Hanop And Eagle
The tables here are old whiskey barrels.
Menu
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
Characters
- Charlie Wood. Human Fighter ⚥
- Kharda Brightstar. Halfling Busker ♀
- Sigrid Wood. Elf Monk ♀
Rumours
- There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
- The local constable is a vampire.
- It's said that the magistrate's wife is actually well over 200 years old.
The Vivid Nun
You must be blindfolded before entering this tavern.
Menu
- Candied Apples. Apple on a stick with candied topping.
- Cheese Pizza. Sauce and cheese melted on dough.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Bedelia Bryce. Half-Orc Barmaid ♀
- Kamal Ellis. Dwarf Nurse ♂
- Daphne Hickory. Gnome Woolwinder ♀
Rumours
- There's a secret fighting ring below the tavern, where men fight to the death.
- was killed by zombies.
- A town to the north was swallowed up by a sinkhole.
Nick Marshall's Tavern
Only half orcs work at this tavern.
Menu
- Soft Pretzel. It's big and warm and YUMMY.
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
Characters
- Mona Scott. Elf Artisan ♀
- Oliver Reece. Elf Barber ♂
- Bernie Black. Elf Prophet ⚥
Rumours
- has wings that they keep hidden.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.
The Avaricious Griffin Inn
Vines creep up the stone walls. There are so many that the windows are partially covered.
Menu
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Boiled Sausage. A big link of sausage that's bloated from being boiled.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
Characters
- Ember Hale. Dwarf Courtier ♀
- Euphy Freeman. Half-Elf Seamstress ♀
- Ember Boone. Dwarf Auditor ♀
Rumours
- If you want to see a giant dog, you need only go to Gork's Mining Town.
- A new clothing store is going to open soon.
- Three people have gone missing from town.
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