Taverns
Locale
The Penny And Cardinal
This tavern rocks back and forth, as though it's on a boat. It is not.
Menu
- Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
Characters
- Joey Potter. Tiefling Wrestler ♂
- Dwyer Brightstar. Elf Accountant ♂
- Lois Wilbur. Half-Elf Event Planner ♀
Rumours
- The local inn is going out of business.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
The Currish Bull
You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.
Menu
- Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.
Characters
- Avery Anwen. Half-Orc Ringmaster ⚥
- Cassius Hillard. Elf Paladin ♂
- Jessica Erwin. Human Jeweler ♀
Rumours
- It's going to snow.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
- A travelling salesman is coming to town.
The Spicy Scribe
Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.
Menu
- Goat Stew. Hearty stew with stringy goat meat.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Mushroom Steak. Thick cut of beef with mushroom gravy atop.
Characters
- Euphy Duval. Elf Pauper ♀
- Landon Pegg. Halfling Chief ♂
- Jonas Ali. Dwarf Hofmeister ♂
Rumours
- If you touch a glowing rock at The Cerulean Titan, you'll begin to age backward.
- It's almost time to pay taxes.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
The Puny Fiddler
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Chicken Tortilla Soup. Fried corn tortillas in a spicy soup.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Dwarven Stout. Addictive!
Characters
- Dianne Ferrier. Elf Scout ♀
- Baasim Enola. Human Veteran ♂
- Petter Grail. Human Castellan ♂
Rumours
- The mayor wants to have a festival.
- Demon worshiping cultists have set up a shrine nearby.
- You may summon any elemental at Lar's Bridge.
The Stringer And Sparrow
The back room houses a small weapons shop.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Giant Spider Legs. Giants eat them, why not us? Cooked over flame.
- Porridge. Hot mush for breakfast!
Characters
- Don Pegg. Elf Grocer ♂
- Winona Shadowmourne. Halfling Therapist ♀
- Arish Alhara. Half-Orc Villein ♂
Rumours
- There are no animals in the forest anymore.
- Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Cave of the Waferer.
- was killed by zombies.
Liberty Mervor's Inn
There is a drinking contest in this tavern every night at midnight.
Menu
- Creamy Mushroom Stew. A thick stew made with a secret spice.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Potato Leek Soup. Creamy soup that's filling.
Characters
- Sigrid Lucas. Half-Elf Comedian ♀
- Riley Roderick. Half-Elf Storyteller ⚥
- Ned Spall. Tiefling Sergeant ♂
Rumours
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
- The butcher uses humanoid meat.
- Walking skeletons have been spotted at night.
The Balancing Targe
This tavern is currently out of ale.
Menu
- Beef Cheeks in Red Wine. We're not telling you which cheeks.
- Kappa Legs. Kappa are humanoid river dwellers. Apparently you can eat them.
- Baked Eggplant. It's a vegetable, not an egg! I know eggs aren't even purple!
Characters
- Sawyer Hadwell. Tiefling Bailiff ♂
- Manuel Enola. Elf Auctioneer ♂
- Calla Wrynn. Halfling Warlock ♀
Rumours
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- A clan of orcs set up camp nearby.
- Two kids went missing last week. This morning, they showed up in the middle of town, five years older.
The Summoner And Spider
The upstairs is a bakery.
Menu
- Spiced Cherries. Unique to this region.
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Egg and Sausage on Toast. A sandwich for breakfast.
Characters
- Melissa Hillard. Tiefling Seer ♀
- Dolan Blueflower. Elf Cotter ♂
- Fiona Harber. Tiefling Street Performer ♀
Rumours
- Two orcs fought for dominance at Gladiator's Fall.
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
- Humans and elves are on the brink of a war.
The Serene Siren Tavern
The skull of a wolf hangs over the bar.
Menu
- Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Maple Brown Sugar Pecans. Snack while you drink.
Characters
- Tarc Poots. Halfling Prisoner ♂
- Lacey Watson. Human Lecturer ♀
- Ricon Deakin. Half-Orc Refugee ♂
Rumours
- At midnight the dead can rise for one hour.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- Last week it rained frogs.
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