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The Light Sister Tavern

Map of The Light Sister Tavern

The entrance to this tavern is hidden behind a boulder partway through a cavern tunnel.

Menu

  • Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
  • Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
  • Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.

Characters

  • Robert Ironfist. Half-Orc Street Artist ♂
  • Shirley White. Tiefling Notary ♀
  • Andrew Hume. Elf Fire Eater ♂

Rumours

  • A kraken was seen at the coast.
  • One dog in town is actually a polymorphed elf.
  • The drinks in the tavern are watered down.

The Paunchy Tapet Taphouse

Map of The Paunchy Tapet Taphouse

One window of this tavern is shattered.

Menu

  • Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
  • Carrot Cake. Great choice for dessert!
  • Onion Soup. Dark broth with a lot of onion.

Characters

  • Ceri AnaanShan. Tiefling Animal Tamer ♀
  • Stella Mervor. Halfling Cabbie ♀
  • Gavin Weatherby. Half-Elf Baker ♂

Rumours

  • has been having strange dreams about a flesh golem.
  • is on the run from someone.
  • One of the local inns is said to also be a brothel.

The Nervous Scabbard Taphouse

Map of The Nervous Scabbard Taphouse

An illegal fight to the death fighter's tourney is run once a month in the basement.

Menu

  • Honey Glazed Ham. A thick slice of ham covered in a honey glaze.
  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
  • Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.

Characters

  • Riley Selentia. Half-Elf Hofmeister ⚥
  • River Selwyn. Gnome Ringmaster ⚥
  • Trixie Ferrier. Half-Elf Castellan ♀

Rumours

  • Travelers have found a hundred corpses at Pit of the Stone.
  • The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
  • A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.

The Eagle And Gold

Map of The Eagle And Gold

You can win a free drink if you beat the bartender in an arm wrestling match.

Menu

  • Brownbuds. Elves eat this. Some sort of radish, baked.
  • Chef's Choice. We don't know what it's going to be, but it will be good.
  • Pasta Salad. Usually served as a side.

Characters

  • Finley Roderick. Tiefling Commissar ⚥
  • Blake Wrynn. Dwarf Athlete ⚥
  • Brienna Annveg. Dwarf Gravedigger ♀

Rumours

  • Graverobbers have been stealing expensive jewelry buried with the dead.
  • Bandits were chased out of town by the militia.
  • There is an ooze living in the local church.

The Plumer And Mountain

Map of The Plumer And Mountain

Someone started painting the deck out front but the job is only half complete.

Menu

  • Dragon Tail. A skewer of chicken and green vegetables covered in a spicy sauce.
  • Corned Beef and Cabbage. A traditional plate of a traditional dish.
  • Ham and Cheese on Toast. A toasted sandwich. Simple but delicious.

Characters

  • Rebecca Todd. Half-Elf Comedian ♀
  • Don Hogan. Tiefling Madman ♂
  • Keeley Poots. Dwarf Troubadour ♀

Rumours

  • The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
  • The woman who cleans the inn only works at night and has never been seen in the day.
  • More than one dragon has been seen nearby.

The Ladle And Tourney

Map of The Ladle And Tourney

This tavern only appears at night.

Menu

  • Mutton Shank. The mutton is particularly good.
  • Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!

Characters

  • Hailee Barlow. Halfling Veterinarian ♀
  • Avery Deakin. Halfling Pastry Chef ⚥
  • Amy Hamid. Half-Orc Potter ♀

Rumours

  • The magistrate is thinking about arresting the townmaster.
  • A genie lives in a cabin in the woods.
  • There's a vein of gold nearby.

The Shivering Ward

Map of The Shivering Ward

Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.

Menu

  • Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
  • Spicy Pork. Ham, but it's hot!
  • Duck Egg Omelette. The chef stole the eggs himself. Ask him about it.

Characters

  • Jericho Enola. Human Fighter ♂
  • Neil Shadowstripe. Half-Orc Florist ♂
  • Claire Clarke. Half-Elf Chemist ♀

Rumours

  • An adventuring party went to fight a dragon nearby but they never returned.
  • The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
  • Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.

The Lifting Beadle

Map of The Lifting Beadle

You must answer a riddle to enter this watering hole.

Menu

  • Milk. There is parsley on top.
  • Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
  • Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.

Characters

  • Lulu Rana. Human Village Idiot ♀
  • Doran Orsan. Half-Elf Cutpurse ⚥
  • Brittany Zaki. Elf Athlete ♀

Rumours

  • The constable was in a drunken fight.
  • The best breakfast you can get is served at Canyon of the Linen.
  • The brother down the road is said to have tieflings working there.

The Tooth And Guild

Map of The Tooth And Guild

The bartender here likes to invent new drinks.

Menu

  • Venison Pot Roast. A hearty pot roast with venison.
  • Broth. Not a lot of choice here. But, uh, here's some broth.
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.

Characters

  • Gavril Belet. Halfling Watchman ♂
  • Sibylle Laroque. Tiefling Baker ♀
  • Femlin Greene. Elf Merchant ♂

Rumours

  • A young man was seen sinking into the ground.
  • A giant ape is said to live near Island of the Maze.
  • Honey made from the nearby beekeepers is blue.

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