Taverns
Arish Wilbur's Taphouse
Water runs continuously down the walls. No one knows where it comes from.
Menu
- Chef Salad. Lettuce, some meat, some... what is that thing? It's good, whatever it is!
- Roasted Duck. A cute little duck. Roasted.
- Roasted Lizard. A little lizard roasted on a spit.
Characters
- Isabella Mattell. Dwarf Missionary ♀
- Ragnar Mehmed. Tiefling Butler ♂
- Dustin Dalton. Elf Seer ♂
Rumours
- The local tavern is going out of business.
- An elf named Cameron lost his wife recently.
- A nearby town wants to join forces and overthrow the King.
Nathaniel Zaki's Tavern
The signature dish here is called Harpies Stew
Menu
- Garlic Bread. Bread that's garlicy.
- Flame Roasted Pepper. A red pepper roasted over, duh, flame.
- Bread Soup. Hope you like bread!
Characters
- Luce Joygrove. Gnome Oracle ♀
- Teyr Mowbry. Half-Orc Pupil ♀
- Marilyn Barrow. Elf Necromancer ♀
Rumours
- The drinks in the tavern are watered down.
- An old wizard came to town claiming he had a magic book that can make stories become true.
- An iron golem protects the town from enemies, though no one has ever seen him.
The Tripping Poulter
You must crawl through a two foot tall door to enter this tavern.
Menu
- Tortellini. A pasta dish with tomato sauce.
- Orc Mash. A mash made for orcs, not from orc. Whatever meat, veggies, etc is laying around.
- Dumplings. Served in chicken broth.
Characters
- Indra Duval. Dwarf Butcher ♀
- Shangela Wright. Elf Therapist ♀
- Paddy Ali. Elf Doctor ♂
Rumours
- The Inn has a secret room somewhere.
- Someone found a note written in a strange language and signed Malfurian.
- is on the run from someone.
The Notable Guild
There's an underground pond underneath this tavern. The owner allows patrons to swim.
Menu
- Fried Quail Egg. A delicate egg fried in a pan. Served with bacon.
- Chaotic Evil Dip. It's hot. Served with chunks of bread.
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
Characters
- Hendricks Treespeaker. Gnome Duke ♂
- Safia Wolfbrother. Half-Orc Lecturer ♀
- Kimberly Ferrier. Half-Orc Sailmaker ♀
Rumours
- One man claims dragons don't, and never have, existed.
- The bees here make the best honey.
- A local girl has gone missing.
The Smoking Friar
There are bowls of nuts on each table, and spaced out down the length of the bar.
Menu
- Salted Lizard Eyes. Sometimes orcs order this.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Cockatrice Wings. Fried in oil.
Characters
- Walter Wilton. Human Therapist ♂
- Matteus Ironwill. Dwarf Student ♂
- Fribbington Moonstone. Half-Elf Monk ⚥
Rumours
- Giants have been spotted prowling along the countryside.
- The best breakfast you can get is served at Cursed Cave of the Necromancers.
- The town constable is cheating on his wife.
Sandra Wrynn's Tavern
Drinks here are served in fine crafted mugs.
Menu
- Rose Apple Pie. Very mild apple pie.
- Hand Pies. A pie you can take on the road! Apple, Blueberry, or Cherry.
- Broiled Catfish. Caught fresh from the nearby river.
Characters
- Paddy Ironbar. Dwarf Cult Leader ♂
- Sahin Freeman. Dwarf Glassblower ⚥
- Sisco Summer. Elf Sailmaker ⚥
Rumours
- The blacksmith used to be a wizard.
- The trees in the nearby woods have been moving around.
- The innkeeper is refusing to rent rooms to tieflings.
The Lightening Sable
The door to this tavern is never in the same place the next time you go.
Menu
- Ploughman's Lunch. Hard boiled egg, shaved meat, cheese, bread, and preserves.
- Beggar's Pie. Cheap meat in a pie.
- Hogs in Blankets. Mini sausages wrapped up in dough and baked.
Characters
- Simon Jones. Dwarf Teacher ♂
- Malak Scott. Gnome Beggar ♀
- Indra Bozier. Human Illuminator ♀
Rumours
- A yeti has been seen nearby.
- There's a magical ring laying at the bottom of the lake.
- is on the run from someone.
The Spoon And God
The door seems to open from the bottom up.
Menu
- Potato Skins. Cheese and bacon baked in potato skins.
- Mushroom Meat Skewer. Savoury steak and mushrooms, stabbed by a stick.
- Frozen Berries. These are good.
Characters
- Lar Ghani. Half-Elf Congressman ♂
- Conn Watson. Elf Mason ♂
- Jim Arrias. Dwarf Rogue ♂
Rumours
- Cultists have come to town.
- The Queen has a number of male companions that the king knows nothing about.
- Purple worms are heading straight for the town.
The Mummer And Lance
One window of this tavern is shattered.
Menu
- BLT Roc Egg. Bacon, lettuce and tomato served in between a sliced hard boiled Roc egg.
- Cheddar Frittata. There is parsley on top.
- Fried Apples. Absolutely the best way to eat apples.
Characters
- Jayson Vassan. Gnome Chimney Sweeper ♂
- Teyr Huon. Human Former Adventurer ♀
- Sylvie Clarke. Half-Orc Fighter ♀
Rumours
- A writer is interviewing local people for some book.
- A woman says her husband was carried off by a large bat.
- The cook at the tavern will kill someone for the right price.
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