Taverns
Locale
Claudia Marshall's Taphouse
The chairs are padded and musty.
Menu
- Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.
- Bean Salad. Some beans. There's white beans, and red ones, and, um these dark ones.
- Collard Greens. Iron helps us play.
Characters
- Sarab Sams. Tiefling Fortune Teller ⚥
- Nalgar Ironlatch. Dwarf Bear Leader ♂
- Bedelia Fae. Dwarf Admiral ♀
Rumours
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
- Someone in town is a killer hiding from authorities.
The Mangled Vassal
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Gnoll Peanut Soup. When gnolls aren't eating people, they make this.
- Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
Characters
- Altes Michaels. Half-Elf Juggler ♂
- Rebecca Dempsy. Halfling Clerk ♀
- Lacey Korsk. Tiefling Apothecary ♀
Rumours
- A giant bird has been spotted near The Thousand Span Tree.
- It's going to snow.
- The town elder is thought to be a dragon in disguise.
The Mean Woolcomber
There are bookshelves lining the walls here.
Menu
- Big Enough to Share Soup. A big ol' bowl of soup.
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
Characters
- Marion Scott. Human Alcoholic ♀
- Muriel Shadowmourne. Gnome Waiter ♀
- Daisy Alhara. Halfling Hersir ♀
Rumours
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- There's a weird law on the town books that no one may eat between midnight and dawn.
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
The Pesky Cloth Taphouse
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Bread Trencher. A hard loaf of bread with the middle dug out and filled with stew.
- Honey Glazed Ribs. Ribs in a honey glaze.
- Spiced Cider. Alcoholic and non alcoholic versions available.
Characters
- Candice Arrias. Human Oracle ♀
- Isabella Weston. Halfling Constable ♀
- Marion Ironwill. Dwarf Scullion ♀
Rumours
- A giant ape is said to live near The Turquoise Chains.
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- A large egg is near Abdul's Town.
The Shrinking Linen
Magical light floats above the patrons heads here.
Menu
- Steak Burger. A thin burger patty on a toasted bun.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Hush Puppies. Battered and breaded.
Characters
- Bundringo Stonesworn. Tiefling Detective ⚥
- Munir Clarke. Human Thief ♂
- Renee Ali. Dwarf Clerk ♀
Rumours
- A great vampire lord is attempting to merge his world with ours.
- The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.
- A young girl is said to have powers that help her fight monsters.
The Queueing Guild
Famous for its salad bar. Salad and taverns, what a great mix!
Menu
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
- Red Wine. Why no spaghetti?
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
Characters
- Josh Hamlin. Human Watchmaker ♂
- Alendra Mervor. Dwarf Cleric ♀
- Lola Faelyn. Tiefling Scout ♀
Rumours
- The tavern sank into the ground a week ago.
- The members of the hunting lodge are about to leave and hunt down a weretiger.
- A cow was born nearby with two heads.
The Clouted Cry
This tavern has no kitchen.
Menu
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Wren Pot Pie. More popular than you would think.
- Cedar Smoked Salmon. A classic pairing for white wine.
Characters
- Jaden Haggard. Half-Orc Pastry Chef ♂
- Finley Adir. Halfling Mortician ⚥
- Corinna Fae. Gnome Bloodletter ♀
Rumours
- Cultists have come to town.
- The rats in town are becoming more numerous.
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
The Gorget And Tribute
It's uncomfortably warm inside.
Menu
- Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
- Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
- Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.
Characters
- Rose Stonestorm. Half-Orc Waiter ♀
- Finley Wilton. Tiefling Outlander ⚥
- Runar Quicktongue. Halfling Duke ♂
Rumours
- A kraken was seen at the coast.
- There's a vein of gold nearby.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
The Eagle And Monastery
There is a strange inscription above the door.
Menu
- Bourbon Chicken. Chicken covered in a delicious glaze.
- Pork chop. Babe? Babe!
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
Characters
- Zayne Altharia. Half-Orc Museum Curator ♂
- Esmeralda Elonil. Half-Elf Lamplight ♀
- Lacy Shalamayne. Half-Orc Barbarian ♀
Rumours
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
- A group of adventurers are in town, mourning a fallen comrade.
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