Taverns
The Knotting Kirtle
Red and blue stripes are painted on the walls and ceiling.
Menu
- Gazpacho. Cold soup.
- Kobold's Delight. You should probably order something else.
- Roast Beef. It's a bit overcooked.
Characters
- Avery Wrynn. Human Watchman ♀
- Paul Greennose. Halfling Madame ♂
- Fribbington Simpson. Half-Elf Gladiator ⚥
Rumours
- If you touch a glowing rock at The Dandelion Skull, you'll begin to age backward.
- Someone swears they saw a teenage boy flying above the town.
- A mill worker claims he saw a giant worm the other day.
Katja Ironfist's Tavern
The sign is made of stone, and lies on the ground, propped up next to the door.
Menu
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Veal. This dish makes us sad.
Characters
- Avery Rowanfang. Half-Orc Steward ⚥
- Kamal Inferno. Tiefling Paladin ♂
- Vivian Mervor. Elf Innkeeper ♀
Rumours
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
- Last month it rained fish.
- The new tavern has a beholder brewing ale in the basement.
The Guard And Stool
There are ghostly moans and wails coming from the basement of this tavern.
Menu
- Potato Salad. Made with mayo.
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Cheese Omelette. The cheese is perfectly gooey.
Characters
- Marge Hickory. Human Farmer ♀
- Tanis Abbey. Dwarf Blacksmith ♂
- Emily Kensley. Human Paladin ♀
Rumours
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- If you go to Forge of the Parrot, you can be healed.
The Poacher And Stone
There's a large dance floor here, and a band playing at all hours.
Menu
- Egg on Toast. Can't beat this simple breakfast!
- Battered Toast. A breakfast specialty, bread battered in egg and fried.
- Fried Potato Crisps. Like mom used to make.
Characters
- Owen Hogan. Gnome Wheelwright ♂
- Jen Frost. Halfling Scullion ♀
- Oisin Bluepetal. Elf Gunsmith ♂
Rumours
- Yuan-ti have been seen nearby, supposedly.
- One man in town claims he can control insects.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
The Counting Farmer
There are two signs to this tavern, each with a different name.
Menu
- Brown Sugar Glazed Pork. Sweet and salty.
- Sausage Pizza. Sausage and sauce on dough, baked.
- Bang bang Cockatrice Bites. A delicious cockatrice meat treat.
Characters
- Godfrey Ellis. Half-Elf Business Owner ♂
- Dieter Mossrock. Halfling Butcher ♂
- Ashley Rucker. Elf Furniture Maker ♀
Rumours
- A giant bird has been spotted near Christopher's Circle.
- The local innkeep trades illegal goods from his cellar.
- More than one dragon has been seen nearby.
The Licensing Beguine
It's 20 degrees colder in this tavern than it is outside.
Menu
- Rye Bread. You can ask for it toasted.
- Halfling Soup. I think there's freaking acorns in this.
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
Characters
- Dottie Sams. Half-Elf Loan Shark ♀
- Nathalie Quinn. Elf Countess ♀
- Simon Weston. Human Storyteller ♂
Rumours
- A ship was set on fire by the river.
- A nearby town has had rain for the last year and a half, every day.
- There is war brewing to the east.
The Smiling Mind
There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.
Menu
- Ale. A tavern staple.
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Corned Beef in Ginger Ale. Slow roasted in ale.
Characters
- Sahin Ferncloud. Half-Orc Lead Servant ⚥
- Adrian Inferno. Tiefling Swineherd ♂
- River Malfoy. Gnome Bargeman ⚥
Rumours
- No one stays dead in the neighboring town.
- You may summon any elemental at The Thousand Span Tree.
- The water in the nearby lake can heal you.
Marcel Breezehollow's Inn
The bartender collects foreign coins.
Menu
- Ham and Sausage Stuffing. A big serving of baked ham on top of a moun of sausage stuffing.
- Buttermilk Biscuit. A biscuit served with jam.
- Flatbread Pizza. Sauce and fixings on a flatbread.
Characters
- Helen Bowes. Human Minstrel ♀
- Asa Lucas. Gnome Hermit ♂
- Titus Gleeson. Gnome Cultist ♂
Rumours
- The towns dogs have seemingly formed a gang.
- The local tavern owner is thinking about not serving dwarves any longer.
- If you order a light ale the barkeep just pours half the cup out.
The Owning Blacksmith
Pixies flit about, above the patrons heads.
Menu
- Druid Wrap. Veggies on some weird green flat bread.
- Sausage Stuffing. Does anyone know what's in stuffing? This has sausage, that much is for sure.
- Cheese Plate. A bunch of cheeses for the table.
Characters
- Eden Knight. Half-Orc Almoner ⚥
- Jon Broadbent. Half-Elf Minister ♂
- Ashet Zantus. Human Bandit ♀
Rumours
- The tavern owner feeds customers who don't pay to his dogs.
- The royal children are bratty and The King is looking to ship them off to other lands.
- The barkeep is an ogre in disguise.
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