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The Gifted Bowman Tavern

Map of The Gifted Bowman Tavern

The floor is sticky. Ew.

Menu

  • Pumpkin Soup. The pumpkin's rich flavour makes a great soup.
  • Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.

Characters

  • Taylor Skullcrusher. Half-Orc Farmer ⚥
  • Elise Enola. Human Debt Collector ♀
  • Selena Massa. Halfling Burglar ♀

Rumours

  • Werewolves have been seen nearby.
  • A knight came to town last week riding a sphinx.
  • The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.

The Demesne And Centaur

Map of The Demesne And Centaur

Drinks here are served in rudimentary clay mugs.

Menu

  • Sticky caramel. A bowl of warm caramel with chocolate wafers to dip in.
  • Butter Carrots. Baby carrots swimming in butter.
  • Potato Salad. Honestly, it's a bit bland.

Characters

  • Hendricks Arrias. Human Nurse ♂
  • Celina El-Hasan. Dwarf Seamstress ♀
  • Ivor Dunstan. Tiefling Weaver ♂

Rumours

  • The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
  • is willing to buy magic items at a good price.
  • A farmer's wife is pregnant with an orc's child.

The Walking Fangs

Map of The Walking Fangs

The tavern only serves elves.

Menu

  • Bread & Cheese. A tavern staple.
  • Meatballs on rice. Why no spaghetti?
  • Tomato Broth. Tangy tomato broth served with melted cheese on bread.

Characters

  • Fribbington White. Elf Earl ⚥
  • Tami Lord. Half-Orc Painter ♀
  • Qualen Goldbreeze. Half-Elf Chiropractor ♂

Rumours

  • was killed by wolves.
  • A travelling salesman came last night looking to sell stolen goods.
  • Horses from the stable keep winding up dead.

The Nobleman And Pipe

Map of The Nobleman And Pipe

An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.

Menu

  • Elk Meat Sausage. A bit gamey.
  • Sharp Cheese. Perfect pairing with the wine.
  • Blackened Veggies. A mix of veggies on a skewer and cooked over and open flame.

Characters

  • Emily Brown. Gnome Bard ♀
  • Guthrum Mournhell. Dwarf Pawn Shop Owner ♂
  • Doran Shad. Elf Auctioneer ⚥

Rumours

  • The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
  • Adventurers have gone missing at Shiva's Mirrors.
  • A widow has been seen sneaking into the magistrate's home at night.

The Trap And Shilling

Map of The Trap And Shilling

Help is wanted here. They need a new bartender.

Menu

  • Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
  • Navy Bean and Ham Soup. Classic soup, easy to make.
  • Chicken Noodle Soup. Roasted chicken and noodles in a chicken broth.

Characters

  • Lance Dresdain. Dwarf Paladin ♂
  • Roman Miller. Elf Wagoner ♂
  • Keeley Everett. Tiefling Bandit ♀

Rumours

  • The mayor is cheating on his wife.
  • There's a talking turtle out by the pond.
  • The local magistrate is about to raise taxes.

The Carbuncle And Stool

Map of The Carbuncle And Stool

This tavern has a few private eating rooms that can be rented.

Menu

  • Borscht. No one knows what this stuff is.
  • Butternut Squash Soup. it's very, very orange.
  • Caramel Apples. Apple on a stick with caramel topping.

Characters

  • Taylor Mattell. Halfling Astronomer ⚥
  • Daniel Pierre-Dupois. Half-Orc Clerk ♂
  • Kasim Silvervalley. Elf Dean ♂

Rumours

  • A large lizard was seen nearby.
  • Travelers have found a hundred corpses at The Purple Platform.
  • The mayor wants to have a festival.

The Delegating Player

Map of The Delegating Player

There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.

Menu

  • Dish of the Gods. The cook is far from modest. This dish is just okay.
  • Mom's Meatloaf. Who's mom though?
  • Adventurer's Stew. A hearty stew served in a bread bowl.

Characters

  • Dub Whisperwind. Elf Potter ♂
  • Parker Brocksby. Human Tailor ⚥
  • Vitriak Hillard. Tiefling Alcoholic ♂

Rumours

  • One little boy in town was carved from wood and brought to life through magic.
  • Thieves have targeted nearby farms.
  • A dragon was killed at Chains of the Bellows.

The Blacksmith And Bellows

Map of The Blacksmith And Bellows

1 in 100 drinks in this tavern is poisoned.

Menu

  • Veal. This dish makes us sad.
  • Lamb Shanks. Who shanked those poor lambs?
  • Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.

Characters

  • Jaden Freeman. Half-Orc Busker ♂
  • Doran Jayid. Half-Orc Carpenter ⚥
  • Finley Dempsy. Elf Former Adventurer ⚥

Rumours

  • A dragon was killed at Forge of the Frong.
  • The magistrate is having an affair with a harpy.
  • A cow was born nearby with two heads.

The Wide Eyed Water

Map of The Wide Eyed Water

The chairs are padded and musty.

Menu

  • Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
  • Horn of Heimdall. A drinking horn the size of a horse's leg. If you finish it, you get your name carved on the wall of heroes.
  • Ostrich Omelette. it's a big dish.

Characters

  • Jax Weatherby. Half-Elf Journalist ♂
  • Jen Dunstan. Half-Elf Hersir ♀
  • Ricon Todd. Tiefling Monk ♂

Rumours

  • A satyr has taken a room at the local inn.
  • There are mushrooms which grow at Jevon's Ruins that control your mind.
  • That mangy dog everyone keeps seeing is a wizard in disguise.

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