Taverns
Locale
The Mealy Innkeeper Taphouse
The sign above the door is brand new.
Menu
- Black Pudding. It's better if you don't ask.
- Worm Skewers. Please don't order this.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
Characters
- Rebecca Todd. Half-Elf Page ♀
- Max Summer. Elf Cultist ⚥
- Alex Pegg. Gnome Fletcher ♂
Rumours
- There's a lighthouse on the coast said to be overrun with giant spiders.
- The local general goods shop was burned down. Something it was arson.
- The town council answers to an evil god.
The Froward Gauntlet Inn
An aroma of sulfur and rot emanates from the kitchen.
Menu
- Pickled Beans. Great crunch and acidity.
- Water. For boring people.
- Beef and Barley Soup. Beef broth with chunks of meat and veggies.
Characters
- Sisco Enola. Halfling Bard ⚥
- Dianne Massa. Halfling Cultist ♀
- Sawyer Autumn. Halfling Chimney Sweeper ⚥
Rumours
- Supposedly there's a treasure map hidden underneath the tavern.
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- The local tavern says their steak is beef, but it's not.
The Pope And Fishmonger
There's a five foot tall statue of a dragon carved out of stone just outside the door.
Menu
- Egg Roll. Delicious food from another land.
- Chicken Cutlets. Thin strips of chicken fried.
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
Characters
- Reuben Duffield. Halfling Judge ♂
- Cassie Lord. Half-Orc Constable ♀
- Doran Carson. Human Tax Collector ⚥
Rumours
- An inventor in town has claimed to have invented a flying machine.
- That big abandoned farmhouse has weird sounds coming from it at night.
- Someone in the inn is trying to hit passersby with the contents of his chamber pot.
The Fragrant Quack Tavern
Gilded eavestroughs make this tavern stand out in the crowded street.
Menu
- Steak and Blue Cheese. It's exactly what it sounds like.
- Pepper Topped Flatbread. The red peppers on the flatbread are roasted.
- Pan Cake. A thin cake made in a pan. Is it breakfast, is it dessert? Why not both!
Characters
- Luna Fallow. Gnome Barbarian ♀
- Doran Marid. Elf Host ⚥
- Cora Massa. Half-Elf Wrestler ♀
Rumours
- There is a sword lost in the forest which is said to have power against dragons.
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
- A local man swears he found the bones of a kraken deep in the forest.
The Scribe And Bodkin
Thick bands of wood frame the outside walls. They are painted a unique teal colour.
Menu
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Flatbread. A classic staple.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Ivana Proudfoot. Halfling Shepherd ♀
- Doran Laroque. Tiefling Auditor ⚥
- Maverick Banes. Half-Elf Physicist ♂
Rumours
- A pack of wolves have been prowling about at night.
- A giant rock fell from the sky the other day, a few miles from town.
- Orcs carried off several townsfolk.
The Vulture And Ryal
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Roasted Stag. Big ol deer guy. Roasted.
- Bacon Lettuce and Tomato sandwich. A BLT. Duh.
Characters
- Parker Loch. Tiefling Witchdoctor ⚥
- Eve Reece. Half-Orc Former Adventurer ♀
- Liliana Enola. Halfling Diviner ♀
Rumours
- An old woman in town is said to have once loved a king.
- The innkeeper lost the keys to each and every room.
- The magistrate is going to arrest beggars.
The Lustrous Knife Taphouse
Only women work at this tavern.
Menu
- Nachos. Chips with cheese and other stuff on em.
- Fried Trout. Sometimes the locals eat this off a stick.
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
Characters
- Ben Mervor. Elf Gentleman ♂
- Kali Lachlan. Dwarf Barmaid ♀
- Clementine Lord. Elf Messenger ♀
Rumours
- The mayor is said to be a skin changer.
- A travelling potion salesman is staying at the inn for a few weeks.
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
The Waking Pipe
There is a large polished silver hanging behind the bar.
Menu
- Raw Veggies. Perfect if you're trying to stay healthy, or just hate yourself!
- Smoked Sausage. Extra smoke is extra great.
- Oatmeal. The steel cut oats retain maximum flavour potential.
Characters
- John Malfoy. Tiefling Baker ♂
- Karth Arrias. Gnome Spice Merchant ♂
- Nicholas Ironbrow. Dwarf Glassblower ♂
Rumours
- Bandits are waiting to pounce on unsuspecting travellers outside of town.
- The King is rumored to have died, but the people have not been told.
- There's a mirror in one room at the inn which is actually a doorway to another world.
The Fire And Meal
The ceiling to this tavern is only five feet high.
Menu
- Halfling Pretzels. Pretzels, but tiny.
- Mashed Cauliflower. I mean, I don't know who would order this. An elf probably.
- Fruit Blend. Banana, apple, pineapple, and cherries mixed together.
Characters
- Penelope Selentia. Human Soothsayer ♀
- Cassius Quaresh. Gnome Bartender ♂
- Alexis Alard. Half-Elf Fighter ♀
Rumours
- The townskeeper is considering hiring adventurers for protection.
- The town council answers to an evil god.
- A new weapons store is going to open soon.
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