Taverns
Locale
The Tumbling Topaz
This tavern appears to be snoring.
Menu
- Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
- Minotaur Pie. A "meat" pie using a meat substitute. Good for those beings who perhaps share a common ancestor with beef.
- Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.
Characters
- Riley Greenleaf. Elf Monk ⚥
- Duck Lesley. Tiefling Paladin ♂
- Liam Gellar. Human Hayward ♂
Rumours
- The lake nearby vanished five days ago.
- A ghostly castle can be seen nearby on nights with a full moon.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
The Rank Canon Taphouse
There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.
Menu
- Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.
- Burst Onion with Fire Mage Sauce. Deep fried onion. The sauce is SPICY
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
Characters
- Mack Deakin. Human Juggler ♂
- Kyris Payne. Human Chief ♂
- Gawen Dustpelt. Half-Orc Barbarian ♂
Rumours
- Bandits are rumored to be hiding out in a nearby abandoned home.
- The magistrate has been bitten by a wererat.
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
The Wandering Ark
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Zuppa Sword Coast. Potato soup popular on the sword coast.
- Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.
- Boar Meat Sausage. The chef has a special spice blend in the sausage.
Characters
- Daniel Duval. Half-Elf Skomorokh ♂
- Raven Carter. Elf Celebrity ♀
- Helsora Masak. Gnome Cartographer ♀
Rumours
- A large elephant was recently hunted in the woods.
- The trees here are alive.
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
The Detailing Charlatan
The tavern has a fighting pit out back.
Menu
- Roasted Turkey. Served with gravy and mashed potatoes.
- Goose Eggs. Boiled, fried, or scrambled.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
Characters
- Lar Wood. Dwarf Count ♂
- Mary Weston. Gnome Cleric ♀
- Leo Wood. Halfling Sorcerer ♂
Rumours
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- The local cemetery has had various bodies dug up over the last few months.
- The Inn owner's daughter has run away.
The Grain And Axe
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
- Hot Tea. Calming and warming.
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
Characters
- Tiatha Destrier. Halfling Exile ♀
- Dianne Ravage. Tiefling Storyteller ♀
- Blake Banes. Elf Veteran ⚥
Rumours
- A star in the night sky has moved.
- The constable's wife is a hag in disguise.
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
Mary Mazdul's Inn
There is a small bowl of complimentary chocolates on the bar top.
Menu
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
Characters
- Sarab Hale. Human Cook ⚥
- Storm Duval. Tiefling Sommelier ♀
- Bernie Wynne. Half-Elf Bard ⚥
Rumours
- If you want to speak to a god, you should travel to Town of the Guild.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
- That earthquake last week had something to do with giants.
The Alewife And Purse
An unusual aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Egg Battered Bread. French toast for world's that don't contain France.
- Skillet Fried Potatoes. Thinly cut and fried with chopped onions.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
Characters
- Gar Quinn. Dwarf Alchemist ♂
- Bob Hume. Gnome Physicist ♂
- Maz Duval. Tiefling Ranger ⚥
Rumours
- The other day a hunter tried to bring down a deer, but the arrows passed right through the animal.
- One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
- There are mushrooms which grow at Island of the Vassal that control your mind.
Sisco Malfoy's Tavern
The tables here are big boulders.
Menu
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
Characters
- Riley Deakin. Tiefling Tailor ⚥
- Marilyn Norton. Half-Elf Cartographer ♀
- River Boone. Elf Swineherd ⚥
Rumours
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
- A mating pair of Owlbears have built a nest in an abandoned building nearby.
- Drow have been coming into town at night and stealing things.
The Drawing Feather
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
Characters
- Joseph Masak. Elf Cleric ♂
- Valnis Ashfield. Tiefling Oracle ♀
- Sawyer Cruise. Elf Banker ⚥
Rumours
- Titan of the Cutpurse provides a steady supply of peons.
- The local gang has a new leader.
- A stranger came to town, they have feet that look like bird talons.
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