Taverns
Locale
The Spongy Bowman Tavern
A large tree grows through the center of the tavern.
Menu
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
- Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
Characters
- Devlan Windflight. Half-Orc Rogue ♂
- Nathalie Poots. Half-Elf Sculptor ♀
- Caitlin Shalamayne. Human Physician ♀
Rumours
- A tiefling has been seen praying around town.
- A nearby farm is haunted.
- A cat keeps screeching late at night, but no one has ever seen it.
The Logging Carbuncle
This tavern specializes in bread. It smells amazing.
Menu
- Sphinx Brisket. Beef and pork cooked together.
- Spiced Chicken Thigh. Well seasoned, and served with coleslaw.
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
Characters
- Fribbington Darkwood. Halfling Senator ⚥
- Maxwell Ashbringer. Human Elder ♂
- Godfrey Lucas. Dwarf Seer ♂
Rumours
- The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
- A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
- A man new to town is selling magical weapons.
The Horrifying Minstrel
The only chairs here are big cushions on the ground.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
Characters
- Caroc Deakin. Halfling Book Binder ♂
- Athol Grail. Human Potter ♀
- Blake Freeman. Gnome Hayward ⚥
Rumours
- It hasn't stopped raining in weeks because someone angered the gods.
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- Over half of the town has gotten a strange pox.
Jonas Autumn's Taphouse
Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.
Menu
- Sausage Ball. It's sausage, but in a ball.
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Cockatrice Soup. Tastes like evil chicken.
Characters
- Mary Lachlan. Tiefling Bard ♀
- Liara Marshall. Halfling Cutpurse ♀
- Gwen Spring. Tiefling Chancellor ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
The Upgrading Mage
No one may talk in this tavern.
Menu
- Chicken Surprise. It's fish.
- Hot Coffee. Warm you up and give you a kick in the pants.
- Bangers and Mash. Sausages and mashed potatoes.
Characters
- Bundringo Bryce. Tiefling Witch ⚥
- Tanis Ali. Human Cartographer ♂
- Natalia Ruin. Tiefling Gardener ♀
Rumours
- The prince's betrothal was not blessed by the king.
- A local girl has gone missing.
- The townmaster is looking for adventurers for some quest.
The Moat And Judge
A heavenly aroma emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Egg Drop Soup. Go to a place where the cook doesn't just drop an egg in soup.
- Lizard Gruel. Yup. Just what it sounds like.
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
Characters
- Ruth Carnage. Tiefling Tanner ♀
- Omar Joygrove. Gnome Detective ♂
- Euphy Rana. Human Archaeologist ♀
Rumours
- The water in the nearby lake can poison you.
- Last week someone caught a fish with a human face in the pond.
- A portal to the afterlife has opened up in the center of town.
The Limping Dancer
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Mutton. Meat? We think.
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Red Wine. The wine is perfectly aged.
Characters
- Jasper Roderick. Halfling Sculptor ♂
- Fribbington Briggs. Tiefling Crime Boss ⚥
- Janette Anwen. Dwarf Clown ♀
Rumours
- A man named Cyrus killed another man's wife and children.
- It's going to snow.
- A strange clockwork machine has been seen in town at night.
The Mapping Meal
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
- Sloppy Ugnar. Chopped meat in a bun.
Characters
- Laurie Brocksby. Tiefling Apothecary ♀
- Eden Sams. Dwarf Storyteller ⚥
- Deimos Moran. Tiefling Hatter ♂
Rumours
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- Winter is going to be exceptionally rough this year.
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
The Ward And Harpy
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
- Creamy Chicken Soup. Soup made with a cream base.
- Dwarven Stout. Addictive!
Characters
- Roan Shadowmourne. Tiefling Messenger ♂
- Charlotte Rana. Halfling Bear Leader ♀
- Elevrir Clarke. Gnome Host ♂
Rumours
- The King is looking to give aid to the poorest in the kingdom.
- Trolls inhabit the nearby mountain range.
- That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.
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